Category Archives: Wide, Wide World
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mekong2-1038x576.jpg "Riding a rowing boat through the Mekong delta")
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hoian08-1038x576.jpg "Hoi An lanterns")
Good Morning, Vietnam
For the first time, I visited Southeast Asia: I spent three weeks in Vietnam, travelling through the whole country from South to North.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/P3150931.jpg "Propaganda poster")
Vietnam for Dummies
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/P3221317-1038x576.jpg "Truc Bach Lake")
Farewell to Hanoi
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
![[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