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From Ban Ho to Ta Phin to Sapa
The trek ended in a Red Dzao Homestay in Ta Phin where we were able to get a prime herbal bath. The tribe people would collect the herbs in the rain forest surrounding the property and cook it in a giant copper bowl over an open fire for hours. The extract would then be poured…
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Railroad Street
You can find a street in Hanoi that has train tracks in the middle of it. People just live next door to the tracks and I guess the train ain’t coming often.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum holds the enshrined body of the communist revolutionary leader. Unfortunately we missed the opening hours in the morning so we didn’t get the full experience. The place feels distant and one can imagine how much more estranged the places in Pyongyang must look like. I should definitely investigate those socialist…
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Hanoi Scooters
This city runs on scooters. A larger percentage of the traffic consists of scooters in all different shapes and conditions. You’d see a whole family with 2 kids on it as well as the local farmer carrying chickens to the market. Crossing the road means ignoring all European precautions and walking slowly but surely across…
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Morning at Long Bien Market
I couldn’t get up as early as I wanted to. The Long Bien market starts at 23:00 and runs until the sun rises the next morning at 05:30. Due to the lack of sleep and the night time foolery I had to rest myself. But when I headed out, my stroll took me to the…
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Go with the Pho
After a fun night out with a lot of laughter and some drinks involved I hit the streets of Hanoi for another walk. The city provides so many good options for food and I had the chance to find some real good Pho soup out on the street. The vibe of the City is different.…
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Bangkok x Hanoi
Just arrived to Hanoi this morning. Vietnam is in front of the door and I’m looking forward to get some new impressions from the country. The visa which will expire on 15/05/2017. So there’s plenty of time for exploration…