2025-04-22

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,...

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2025-04-21

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...

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2025-04-20

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...

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2025-04-19

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...

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2025-04-18

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...

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2025-04-17

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...

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2025-04-16

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...

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2025-04-15

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...

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2025-04-14

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...

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2025-04-13

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...

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