![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/P3221317-1038x576.jpg "Truc Bach Lake")
I spent my last day in Vietnam back in Hanoi. I made it a rather relaxing day by exploring some of the lakes in the city, which can be reasonably quiet. Continue reading Farewell to Hanoi
Monthly Archives: March 2019
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sapa1-1038x576.jpg "The mountains of Sapa")
Hiking with the Black Hmong
My Vietnam vacation is slowly coming to an end. My last excursion led me to Sapa, where I explored the mountains with their rice fields on a hike guided by a member of the local community, the Black Hmong. I really enjoyed this area, and it was a fitting end to my Vietnam trip. Continue reading Hiking with the Black Hmong
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/10-hoan-kiem-lake-by-night-1038x576.jpg "Hoan Kiem Lake by night")
Back to Hanoi
As far as the weather is concerned, this week has started as the last one has ended: cloudy with light drizzle. Therefore, I spent the last two days in Hanoi, exploring some museums (and taking advantage of the dry spells for some exploration of the city streets). Continue reading Back to Hanoi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02-halong-bay-1038x576.jpg "Halong Bay")
The Misty Mountains of Halong Bay
For my two-day tour in Halong Bay, I had bad luck with the weather: very cloudy, and sometimes a light drizzle. That way, Halong Bay could not show its full beauty. Continue reading The Misty Mountains of Halong Bay
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/01-hoan-kiem-lake-1038x576.jpg "Hoan Kiem Lake")
First time in Hanoi
After a (slightly shaky, but comfortable) night train ride, I arrived in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Before exploring Halong Bay, I spent one day in the city. Continue reading First time in Hanoi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/00-phong-nga-1038x576.jpg "Son River")
Awed in Phong Nha
As I have heard a lot of good things about Phong Nha, I had high expectations — and even those were surpassed. The landscape alone is very beautiful, and the enormous caves in the area are just stunning. Continue reading Awed in Phong Nha
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hue1-1038x576.jpg "Outer wall")
Visiting the Vietnamese Emperor
Hue is the former capital of the old Vietnamese monarchy. Therefore, visiting the Imperial City is basically a must. Continue reading Visiting the Vietnamese Emperor
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hoi-van-pass-1038x576.jpg "Hoi Van Pass")
Over the mountains of Central Vietnam
Today, I continued on with my trip up North. I stopped several times along the way, for example at the Marble Mountains and at Hoi Van Pass. Continue reading Over the mountains of Central Vietnam
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/myson5-1038x576.jpg "My Son")
The lost ruins of My Son
From Hoi An, I visited the ruins of My Son today. These relics of the ancient Cham culture have suffered a lot during the Vietnam war, but are still a charming sight. Continue reading The lost ruins of My Son
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hoian08-1038x576.jpg "Hoi An lanterns")
City of (Lantern) Lights
I am not quite sure whether I like Hoi An: It has without doubt a very pretty old town – but it is also sooo touristy. Continue reading City of (Lantern) Lights