Sa Pa
Sa Pa is a very popular tourist destination with trekkers and photographers. It covers quite a large area and for landscape photographers it is best to stay anywhere BUT Sa Pa city which is a…
Phong Nam
Phong Nam is an amazing valley with a winding river and limestone Karst mountains. Foreigners are required to get a special permit to stay overnight. These are easily sourced, same day, in Cao Bang city.…
Phong Nha
Phong Nha is the spelunking capital of Vietnam — perhaps the world. It has the largest cave system known in Son Doong. But for those who can not afford the $3000+ fee and years long…
Ke Ga
A small fishing community on the South Central Coast. Ke Ga is 1 hr. south of Phan Thiet and 1.5 north of Vung Tau. It is most famous for the lighthouse and the many dragon…
Hoang Su Phi
This is the most rugged area in Ha Giang province. The roads are not as well maintained, the grades steeper. But in September and October during the rice harvest it is amazing. A tie with…
Countryside Cao Bang
An under appreciated mountainous province in the northeast. Some of the most pastoral views can be found in the countryside. Many come to Cao Bang, go to the Ban Gioc falls, then leave. A night…
Yen Bai
Yen Bai is both a province and city name. A rural area in the Northwest best known for the rice fields in Mu Cang Chai. The city area can be a good halfway point for…
Bui Vien
Bui Vien is sometimes called walking street. It is the entertainment center, the backpacker area and at least in parts, a red-light district. Drugs are not much of a problem though you will see “balloons”…
Can Tho Floating Market
SInce Covid, the floating market in Can Tho is quite a bit less active. Still a worthwhile early morning photo opportunity. The canals around the market also have some good environmental portrait opportunities.
Sa Ky Port
To catch the ferry to Ly Son island you go to the Sa Ky port. If you arrive late and need an overnight stay there is a lovely beach area with hotels and restaurants across…