I decided to return to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay and had an amazing time! I previously visited these cities before with my family but wanted to re-experience them as an adult and connect with my roots. It was an incredible experience to immerse myself in the culture and process my identity, especially since I'm usually a minority in the US. I miss Vietnam's amazing food, chaotic environment, and beautiful nature. The more time I spend in Vietnam, the homier it feels.
Day 1 (Ha Noi) - 0:00
- Hanoi Train Street
Day 2 (Ha Noi) - 1:26
- Temple of Literature
- Cafe Giang
- Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
Day 3 (Ha Noi) - 2:53
- Hanoi Opera House
- Vietnamese Women's Museum
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- 1900 Le Théâtre
Day 4 (Ninh Binh) - 4:39
- Hoa Lu Temple
- Tam Coc
- Mua Caves
Day 5 (Ha Long Bay) - 5:54
- Cruise
Day 6 (Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba) - 6:28
- Cruise
- Cat Ba beaches
Day 7 (Quang Ninh) - 7:35
- Wedding in rural Vietnam