There are several ways to get from the Vietnamese capital to one of the most breathtaking parts of the country. Although the commute is short, the two locations could not be more different. Hanoi is one of the busiest cities in this region, whilst Ha Long Bay is a tranquil, otherworldly destination. Hanoi is a … More Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
For photographs and a breakdown of our visit to Ha Long Bay, click here Cost We paid £38 per night for two nights in a Suite. We typically wouldn’t have paid this much for a hotel in Vietnam, but because of where we were visiting and the perks that came with booking the suite we decided … More Royal Hotel (Ha Long Bay, Vietnam)
In a hungover stupor we slept in too late to catch the last bus from Hanoi, meaning we had to get the train from there to Haiphong. The train cost only £2 each and had exceptional views of the countryside. Paddies followed by paddies followed by paddies. It was such a beautiful, unintended way of … More Ha Long Bay, Vietnam