I’m lucky to spend as much time as I do in Vietnam, going back every year, at different times of the year. This year my trip was in September- the moth that sees the most rainfall- and I was thrilled. Most travelers try to avoid the heaviest rain months, but to me, September was the most desirable time of the year to visit Northern Vietnam because the full lush terraced rice paddy fields far outweighed the afternoon showers. Here’s a glimpse into this region during the “worst month to visit Vietnam:”
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Scenes from Hanoi
Some scenes from my most recent stint in Hanoi, Vietnam. Cities usually don’t do all that much for me- usually, the more remote I am, the happier I am. Hanoi is an exception to this rule, though- it’s a charming city with all kinds of organized chaos, creative pockets, and warm, smiling faces.
Phong Nha, Vietnam
On my most recent research trip in Vietnam, I spent an unintentionally long period of time in Phong Nha Khe Bang National Park in Central Vietnam after getting trapped in some storms. I was meant to go on a 3-day Hang En caving expedition through Oxalis, but some pretty wild flooding cut the trip short. After a day of trekking through the jungle in the pouring rain, arriving at camp, getting warm dry clothes on, and eating dinner, several men came running through the jungle to tell us we needed to evacuate. We needed to hike back out through the night, swimming across rivers we waded through on the way over, all in the pitch black. Below are some photos both from the expedition and the subsequent days I had meandering around the town:
