Ninh Binh: limestone, riverboats and a cool town

Handpicked photos and practical tips from my early 2026 visit, drawn from a fuller destination guide I’m developing.

Nov 1

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October 2026

Phong Nha: go for the caves, stay for a bit of jungle

Handpicked photos and practical tips from my early 2026 visit, drawn from a fuller destination guide I’m developing.

Oct 25

1

Ha Long Bay: spectacular scenery and peace of mind as a Hanoi overnight trip

Handpicked photos and practical tips from my early 2026 visit, drawn from a fuller destination guide I’m developing.

Oct 18

1

Hanoi: the traditional North’s amazing food & vibe

Handpicked photos and a practical tips from my January 2026 visit, drawn from a fuller city guide (to be released soon).

Oct 11

2

Death and Life in the Rhodopes

Had a full day in the Rhodopes today*.

Oct 4

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April 2026

Asia Trip Questions - Answered

Before I left on my Asia trip, I posed to myself a bunch of questions. Here they are answered.

Apr 10

2

March 2026

A Top 10 ranking of Tourists visiting Southeast Asia (in descending order from best to worst)

Disclaimer: I can't differentiate Korean visitors from Chinese ones, so I’ve lumped them all in as Chinese. Same for ex-Khmer empire folks - I wouldn’t…

Mar 28

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Drop Whatever You Are Doing And Go To Southeast Asia (Particularly Vietnam) NOW!!!

If you want to eat a bowl of tender noodles and protein in a broth as rich and flavorful as the plasma that created Life Itself for THREE dollars…

Mar 27

3

February 2026

Vietnam So Far (Intermediate Snapshot) - Part 2

The Good

Feb 1

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Vietnam So Far (Intermediate Snapshot) - Part 1

The Bad

Feb 1

6

January 2026

Headspace (A Topic Detour)

(I'm holding off on posting about trip topics as I want to generate a more complete impression of my surroundings. But here's a little detour.)

Jan 28

3

Traffic

When you go to Vietnam, the first adjustment you’ll need to make is to the traffic.

Jan 22

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