We’re on our way to Ha Long Bay, heading east on the Hanoi-Haiphong Expressway. We were cruising along when we passed a government billboard expressing a “Rah Rah!” message in classic propagandist style. Until I saw that billboard, I had almost forgotten – we’re in a communist country. But in today’s Vietnam, what does that even mean? Thanks to a policy known as “Doi Moi,” it’s not an easy question to answer. Continue reading “Doi Moi on the Way to Ha Long Bay”
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On Our Way to Ha Long Bay
We’re on our way to Ha Long Bay. We signed up for a tour that includes transportation there and back from Hanoi, all in one day. Not the optimal plan, perhaps, but according to the guide books, it’s doable.
Ha Long Bay is Vietnam’s number one tourist attraction. You’ve probably seen pictures of it, although you may not have known where the picture was taken. The sight of those giant rocks rising up out of the mist is pretty special. Our itinerary didn’t allow much time, but we didn’t want to be this close to Ha Long Bay without getting a chance to see it. Continue reading “On Our Way to Ha Long Bay”
