Tiger Arena, Hue, Vietnam
11. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We took a leisurely stroll along the riverside, not expecting a local dog to join us for our morning walk, which was a lovely surprise! When we had to divert towards the roads we managed to part waysWeiterlesen
Dong Hoi, Vietnam
12.–14. Dez. 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A quick stop off at Dong Hoi led to a day of exploring for us, seeing a citadel gate, bombed out church, museum, and the beach before we carried on our journey up north.
Endangered Primate Rescue Centre,Vietnam
16. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
We visited the Endangered Primate Rescue Center while on a trip to Cuc Phuong National Park and got to see lots of gibbons and langurs (unfortunately all the loris's were fast asleep!) which are partWeiterlesen
Prehistoric Cave, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
16. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Massive cave that was home to Prehistoric man, we went so far into this cave that we turned off all the lights to experience absolute darkness for a few minutes!
Cuc Phough National Park, Vietnam
16. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Despite the rain coming down we trekked through the jungle to a 1000 year old tree which was huge! We unknowingly had an encounter with some leeches, giving at least one a trip back to Ninh Binh and aWeiterlesen
Mua Caves, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
17. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
An absolute trek up around 500 steps to the top of Mua Caves, but what a view! We were glad that there was a cold snap in the weather so we could make it up reasonably comfortably, and were luckyWeiterlesen
Bich Dong Pagoda, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
17. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Another fantastically located Pagoda, this one set on the side of a mountain that you had to climb through gaps and a cave to get to the top!
Den Thai Bi temple, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
18. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A lovely secluded temple, a wander away from the town. Lovely views of the surrounding area, we sat outside and enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere for a while.
Trang An, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
19. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We had an absolutely stunning boat ride around Trang An, the weather was still a bit rainy which added to the atmosphere - plus we were very happy to not have the sun beating down on us forWeiterlesen
Sapa, Vietnam
20.–23. Dez. 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
The coldest weather we have experienced in a while, it started to feel like Christmas when we visited Sapa! An unusual mix of foggy streets, bright lights, and colonial buildings - there was certainlyWeiterlesen
Ham Rong Mountain, Sapa, Vietnam
22. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
We had a wander up Ham Rong Mountain to see the beautiful view down to Sapa, wasn't expecting to met some odd looking statues along the way!
Terraced Rice Fields trek, Sapa, Vietnam
23. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
We were so grateful to get to trek among the stunning terraced rice fields in Sapa, the weather had improved so it was a perfect day for our walk. Our guide, fellow trekkers, and local women helpingWeiterlesen
Cat Ba, Vietnam
24.–30. Dez. 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After a cold few days we headed to Cat Ba island for some sun, sea, sand, and warmer weather. We weren't disappointed as the island was jaw droppingly beautiful, with a relax island vibe that weWeiterlesen
Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
27. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Sat next to Halong Bay is Lan Ha Bay, the less touristy, quieter cousin to the famous bay that we decided to visit. As we stayed on an island close by we organised with a local fisherman for a privateWeiterlesen
Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hanoi, Vietnam
31. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We visited Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum first, almost marched in a giant queue around the area till we entered the building. It got darker and quieter the further towards the centre, until we finallyWeiterlesen
Hoa Lo Prison Musuem, Hanoi Vietnam
31. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
No photos as it seemed disrespectful, only a small part of the prison currently left but we were shown the rooms prisoner's were kept in, as well as the awful conditions suffered by the VietnameseWeiterlesen
Train Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
31. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
We tried to see a train earlier in the day, basically being ambushed by a lady while we were walking who led us to her cafe on the side of the road. Unfortunately the train never arrived, and while itWeiterlesen
Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi, Vietnam
31. Dezember 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Really cute temple in the middle of a lake, we visited in the evening when it was lit up beautifully. They had the preserved bodies of two large turtles on display as well, these lived in the lake andWeiterlesen
Opera House, Hanoi Vietnam
1. Januar 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Very quick fly by to see the Opera House, lovely architecture with a busy roundabout in front!
Frog Statue, Hanoi, Vietnam
1. Januar 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Unusual frog statue in the French Quarter, lovely park surrounding it. Found through Atlas Obscura, not much information at the site in English. It is also the tomb of a French governor-general fromWeiterlesen
Street Murals, Hanoi, Vietnam
1. Januar 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Amazing street murals in old archways under the train tracks. Each piece had a description by the artist with their intention which was interesting. Really fun to photograph!
Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi, Vietnam
1. Januar 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Another perfectly placed Pagoda! Although we had to wander a while to get here but it was well worth the walk. Fantastic views out to the lake, and beautiful buildings to see.
B52 Wreckage in lake, Hanoi, Vietnam
2. Januar 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
"On December 27, 1972, during a U.S. aerial bombing campaign targeting Hanoi and Hai Phong, a B-52 bomber was hit by a surface-to-air missile while flying over Hanoi. The missile caused severe damageWeiterlesen
Imperial Citadel, Hanoi, Vietnam
2. Januar 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The Imperial citadel site was huge, with so many levels of history. Within the musuem we looked at archaeological remains of sculptures and pottery, then ambled around ancient buildings, and finallyWeiterlesen
Lenin Statue, Hanoi, Vietnam
2. Januar 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We passed Lenin a few times on our wanders around the city, amusingly during the holiday celebrations most of the time we saw the stoic figure he was looking over a park filled with children racingWeiterlesen