Despite the problems mentioned in our post, Sapa is undeniably beautiful. In this 3 minute episode of BTBtv, we check out the natural scenery, complete with background noise - from waterfalls, to birds chirping, to truck horns. Enjoy!

Knowing that Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was actually smaller than Vietnam, made me think that it would somehow be a little less crazy. I foolishly believed life would move at a slower pace, people wouldn’t incessantly blow their horns, and the old quarter would be be full of relaxing cafes and charming French architecture. more»

If you took one look at a picture of Ha Long Bay, you’d probably think, “I have to go there.” At least that’s what I thought. The place is unbelievably gorgeous and photogenic. more»

Sapa is one of the more popular places to visit in northern Vietnam. When trying to decide how to spend our time in the country, we looked at the map and some google images and decided it was right up our alley. With limited time in Southeast Asia, it made sense to visit a landscape we hadn’t seen since Nepal. more»

Saigon. Just the name alone conjures up a flurry of images, even for someone who wasn’t alive during the sixties and seventies. For better or worse, movies and television have taken care of the lack of any actual memories of the history of the place. Hollywood and archival news footage-induced notions aside, I was very excited to check out Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, or whatever you want to call it. more»