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Halong Bay: When Tourism Goes Wrong
Blog: WildJunket - 8 May 2012
n Northern Vietnam, thousands of grottos and limestone cliffs dot the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Junk boats ply its water, against the natural backdrop of dark green rock formations shrouded in mist.
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Picture Perfect: Misty, moody Halong Bay
Blog: The Art of Slow Travel - 11 April 2012
This post is part of an ongoing series entitled ‘Picture Perfect’, published because of my wish to showcase some beautiful travel shots from around the world which didn’t quite make it into regular blog posts or which tell a story on their own and need few words, if any, to describe them. Who said you [...]
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How to make friends in Halong Bay
Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 13 February 2012
What was originally planned as a picturesque and relaxing boat ride through the limestone cliffs of Halong Bay to escape Hanoi's hustle ended up being a 72-hour, sleepless, raging good time that has claimed at least 5 years of my life that I will never get back.
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Do Not Support the Boat Ladies of Halong Bay, Vietnam
Blog: Living the Dream: RTW - 10 January 2012
The beautiful sights of Halong Bay are one of the most sought after destinations in all of Vietnam. Resulting from this, hundreds of tourists visit every single day and stay overnight on the water in one of the many number of junk boats.
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6 Southeast Asia Water Adventures
Blog: Vagobond.com - 3 January 2012
Tweet Exclusive for Vagobond by Melissa Ruttanai Photos by Neil Friedman. In mainland Southeast Asia, adrenaline junkies and nature lovers will discover full-throttle water sport adventures. Without... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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The Mixed Scene of a Tour to Halong Bay
Blog: GoBackpacking - 3 October 2011
The process of booking a tour to Halong Bay from Hanoi can be confusing. --------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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Halong Bay in Vietnam Picture
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 17 September 2011
Halong Bay in Vietnam is my Picture of the Week. This is one of the must-visit places on earth where most round the world travelers would make a stop here. The most prominent thing to do here at Ha Long Bay is to take the overnight junk boat cruise. I was fortunate enough to try both, day cruise and the overnight cruise here back in 2010.
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A floating water village in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 2 September 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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Postcard from... Halong Bay
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 13 June 2011
{ Halong Bay, Vietnam in Dec 2008 } Watching the limestone islands rising above from the water, amidst cool air from the deck of a boat, Halong Bay is magical. Words would not be enough to describe it, nor would the photo above.
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Bai Chay Tourist Wharf in Halong Bay
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 23 April 2011
Bai Chay Tourist Wharf in Halong Bay is your gateway to the famous UNESCO world heritage site in Vietnam. It is here that you will embark on your amazing Halong Bay Cruise and this article shares with you the details that I experienced while I explored this stunning place in 2010. As I had a good nine days to spend in Northern Vietnam, I decided to fully utilize my time here at Ha Long.
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Morning Star rising
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 18 April 2011
Prising apart the soft pink flesh with my fingertips as I pressed it close against my lips, the dragonfruit burst suddenly revealing its secret inner fleshiness. Juices spilled freely down over my chin and neck staining my shirt. Few things were as evocative of the mysterious Asian southeast as its bountiful bizarre and utterly exotic [...]
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The Vietnam Conclusion
Blog: The Travel Project - 31 March 2011
A journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City that so many dream off and a journey that will remain with me for the rest of my life.
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The Pirates of Halong Bay
Blog: The Travel Project - 29 March 2011
The adventures of sailing the World Heritage listed Halong Bay in Vietnam aboard an opulent oriental teak Junk.
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In the city of tailors
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 21 March 2011
I take the early morning bus to Hoi An, a city famed for its tailoring industry. Having been fitted for a nice cashmere suit I became dimly aware and somewhat troubled by the fact that it would almost certainly not fit me once I returned from traveling. I found it strange that despite the fact [...]
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Cat Ba Island/ The woman who spoke to goats
Blog: Nilikuta Shani - 12 February 2011
Cat Ba town: where the ridiculously kitsch and every genus of fish comes to die (and I’m not speaking figuratively). It was where I came (though I didn’t yet know it on arrival) to sweat it out on an epic … Continue reading →Cat Ba Island/ The woman who spoke to goats is a post from: Nilikuta Shani
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Ha Long Bay does not take kindly to pirates
Blog: Nilikuta Shani - 12 February 2011
Ha Long Bay is a world heritage site and there aren’t enough words in the English language to justly describe the unique and spectacular beauty of this place. Seeing it for yourself, however, is often the cause of many headaches … Continue reading →Ha Long Bay does not take kindly to pirates is a post from: Nilikuta Shani
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Winter Vacay Part III--Northern Vietnam
Blog: Thiessen Twosome Does Japan - 21 January 2011
To catch up on part I of my Vietnam adventure, head here. Part II can be found here.
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Halong Bay Cruise Boat Picture of the Week
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 15 January 2011
Halong Bay Cruise Boat is my Picture of the Week. I took this picture while I was on board another Vietnamese Junk Boat doing the day cruise around Halong Bay. During my trip there in April 2010, I went for both cruises - the Halong Bay Day Cruise and Halong Bay Overnight Cruise. The reason for this was that I wanted to fully experience the entire UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was something
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Fellow Travelers
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 2 January 2011
Finally I reached breaking point, the absurdity of the situation had become intolerable, I cracked first. “Ok, so what part of Ireland are you from then?” I had been talking to two Irish girls on the deck of the boat for the past ten minutes without either of us mentioning the big green elephant in [...]
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Sailing the Dragon Bay
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 26 December 2010
20th Nov “So…… did you watch the footie last night?”, it was phrase dropped in conversation with all the effect of some casually tossed hand-grenade. Even after all these years I winced like some traumatized war veteran at a twenty one gun salute. Can there be any greater shame than being young, male and having [...]
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Vietnam Getaway – Christmas in Halong Bay
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 11 December 2010
24 December 2009. In our attempt to escape a dull Christmas, we book ourself for an overnight trip to Halong Bay. We feel that spending the Christmas Eve on board of traditional Vietnamese Junk would be much better than staying in the capital. What we get is much more than simply tranquil Christmas, it is [...]
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Vietnam Pictorial
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 3 December 2010
Quite literally some of the fastest moving people on the planet, it is a miracle that I could get anyone to stand still long enough to capture them on film. That said, the chaotic frenzy known as Vietnam also has a serene side. Both extremes work to create a photographer’s paradise – check out our [...]
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Northern Vietnam
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 28 November 2010
Our amazing time in Vietnam is slowly coming to an end. From the traditional hill tribes of Bac Ha and Can Cau to hip Hanoi to magnificent Halong Bay, the North is just as impressive as South and Central Vietnam. Although we are sad to leave, we are more than happy to have explored this [...]
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Halong Bay Cruise
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 17 November 2010
A cruise through Halong Bay is certainly the highlight of any visit to northern Vietnam. The phenomenal string of jungle-covered karst islands rivals the surreal beauty of similar landscapes in Thailand, Laos, China and the Philippines. To the south of Halong, stunning Cat Ba Island beckons travelers with limitless possibilities for kayaking, hiking, or lounging [...]
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Majestic Halong Bay Photo Essay
Blog: Living the Dream: RTW - 23 October 2010
The majestic and karst peaks of Halong Bay are an icon, not just because of its natural beauty, but because of its unique representation of the country of Vietnam. So it is no surprise that the beautiful bay is oftentimes the number one tourist draw to the country, with hoards of people visi
