Cycling the Ho Chi Minh Road – Dong Hoi to Dong Ha
Not so far from the land of caves and jungles I found myself in the land of cafes, whiling away a day in Dong Hoi. From there I tackle another…
Finding Phong Nha the hard way
I make my way over a steep mountain pass through one of the most beautiful national parks in Vietnam; meanwhile a cancelled ferry makes for a long, wet and winding…
Film makers tell a fascinating story
A second day cycling along the Ho Chi Minh Road brings fabulous scenery, banh mi madness and a chance encounter with a film crew. The day started with what can…
Showered with fruit on the Ho Chi Minh road
I leave the coast and strike inland, starting an amazing three-days on a scenic part of the Ho Chi Minh Road. A local bus journey is more challenging than I…