Letters from Indochina (Part 23)
This morning at 5 a.m., I rolled into Ninh Binh — a small city in northern Vietnam. While the city itself is fairly unremarkable,...
Letters from Indochina (Part 22)
This morning we made the ascent deeper into Hang En. It’s about a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) trek. It doesn’t sound long, but the trail includes...
Letters from Indochina (Part 21)
I made the long trek into Hang En today. To book this cave tour, the sales consultant asked me a whole series of questions...
Letters from Indochina (Part 20)
Phong Nha is a small, laid-back town in north-central Vietnam, famous for its dramatic limestone mountains, winding rivers, and, most of all, its incredible...
Letters from Indochina (Part 19)
Today I rode from Khe Sanh to Phong Nha. This stretch is often described as the most beautiful segment of the Ho Chi Minh...
Letters from Indochina (Part 18)
This morning I departed A Luoi. It’s a neat little town and definitely a place I’d like to revisit. There were several landmarks I...
Letters from Indochina (Part 17)
Greetings from the Ho Chi Minh Road! The original Ho Chi Minh Trail was a vast network of hidden supply routes used by the North...
Letters from Indochina (Part 16)
This morning I visited the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Hoi An. These cemeteries are common throughout Vietnam and serve as memorial grounds for those who...
Letters from Indochina (Part 15)
I made my way back to Hoi An, a historic town located in Central Vietnam. Known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, lantern-lit streets, and...
Letters from Indochina (Part 14)
Da Lat is a city in Vietnam’s Central Highlands known for its cool climate, pine forests, and hilly terrain. Originally established by the French...