How do you end months of traveling around Viet Nam? This country that I scarcely knew before arriving that now is so much a part of me. I've done lot's of traveling on this trip in all types of vehicles. I've been up and down the country from … [Read more...]
Mountain clouds
These past few days, I have been in the clouds, literally. The elevation where I am currently staying is so high that I can watch clouds pass through the valley opposite of my hostel window. This week I am exploring Sapa, a mountainous region an hour … [Read more...]
Traveling Companions
If we are going to take a trip, how about some friends to travel along with us? Share the information about Rachel's Journey with others. Share the information in this post directly or download and print flyers below. Join us for an awesome … [Read more...]
Rachel’s Journey
Hi, I'm Rachel! My two absolute favorite things in the world are missions and photography. I've taught English in China, organized summer camps in Russia, and done village work in India. On all of my trips, my camera is constantly with me, … [Read more...]
Traveling Viet Nam
Nice travel cheat sheet from the folks at WanderShare. … [Read more...]
Health Info for Travelers to Viet Nam
Have plans to travel to Viet Nam? The CDC maintains good information on recommended vaccines or other health concerns based on where you will be traveling and what activity you will be involved in. See their Viet Nam specific page here. … [Read more...]
Dia Diem
Looking for an address in Vietnam? Want directions to a spot in Hanoi? Da Nang? Dia Diem is a great site for directions tied into Google Maps and Google Earth. Dia Diem (meaning address / site) is the place to go when you want to go. See it … [Read more...]
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The website for the Vietnam embassy in Washington, D.C. contains various pages of basic information about the culture and history of Vietnam as well as information on travel, visas and doing business in Vietnam. Vietnam Embassy Website … [Read more...]
Vietnam Visa Online
Vietnam offers visas “on arrival” but this requires advance preparation. You must apply for the visa in advance and pay for the service after which you will receive an official approval letter. This letter is shown to the immigration officers on … [Read more...]
