Northern Vietnam Travel

There are people who describe Sapa and Fansipan like this: “I took the cable car up, took some pictures, and came back down.” That’s not wrong. You can actually do just that. The cable car is fast, the summit is high, and the photos turn out well. And then you go home and say, “I’ve been to Fansipan.” The highest peak in Indochina, 3,143 meters above sea level. “I’ve been there.” But something remains. I have been guiding this path for years. Hanoi [… ]

The feeling of first landing in Hanoi varies depending on the season. If you arrive in the summer, the air rushes in even before the airplane door opens. It is heavy and humid. It feels as if hot steam is entering your lungs directly. If you land in the winter, it is the opposite. Those who underestimated Southeast Asia and faced January in Hanoi wearing only a thin layer of clothing know this. They know there is a damp chill that penetrates to the bone. Spring and autumn are different yet again. Drizzle falling like fog, and a smell.