Trekkers and cloud chasers rejoice! Ta Xua, a mountainous commune of Bac Yen district, in Son La province, is a must to add to your “to do while in Vietnam” list. Otherwise referred to as the Dinosaur’s Backbone or Dragon’s Back (Sống Khủng Long ), this paradise of clouds bordering the provinces of Yen Bai…

Trekkers and cloud chasers rejoice! Ta Xua, a mountainous commune of Bac Yen district, in Son La province, is a must to add to your “to do while in Vietnam” list. Otherwise referred to as the Dinosaur’s Backbone or Dragon’s Back (Sống Khủng Long ), this paradise of clouds bordering the provinces of Yen Bai…

The Vietnamese love their coffee. And some of the best is found off the beaten path in Hanoi, on busy local streets or down hidden lanes or on the edge of a lake, brewed in hip or quirky cafes, often with stories to tell, places locals have been gathering for many years. Some are tiny…

Cao Bang is a remote, mountainous and amazingly beautiful province on the north-eastern Vietnam-China border, about 6 hours drive north of Hanoi. Few western travelers have heard of it, which is a pity because it has so much to offer — especially the recently announced Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark.  Recognized by the UN in…