Mui Yen Cape, situated in Hoa Thang Commune within Bac Binh District of Binh Thuan Province, is 4 kilometers away from the Bau Trang sand dune. Unlike the lively Bau Trang with lots of tourists and colorful Jeeps, Muy Yen Cape remains untamed, with limited tourism amenities. The pathway, meandering through white sand dunes, guides visitors to Mui Yen, where hills reach out to the Hoa Thang Sea. With its gentle landscape, Mui Yen is an ideal coastal camping spot for wanderers who seek to embrace unspoiled nature. On the road trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Yen, visitors can witness lush dragon fruit orchards. In late August, a group of travelers from Ho Chi Minh City set off on a weekend camping trip to Mui Yen. They traveled about 240 kilometers, mainly using the Ho Chi Minh City - Dau Giay - Phan Thiet Expressway. Opting for a leisurely pace, they took their time, enjoying the picturesque views en route. … [Read more...] about Coastal camping adventure: a weekend getaway at Mui Yen
Outdoor adventures for adults
5 high-end camping destinations near Hanoi for holiday escape
Located in Dai Tu District of Thai Nguyen Province, about 80 kilometers from Hanoi, MoJen's Camp & Retreat has 11 tents that can accommodate four people each, all set up in a grove on the edge of a small stream. The tents are always kept clean to prevent mosquitoes and other insects from disturbing the guests. For glamping (glamorous camping) service, the campsite provides ready-made tents with all necessary items such as blankets, pillows, electricity, fans, lights, storage boxes, BBQ dinner and breakfast. The cost of booking an overnight tent for adults at Mojen ranges from VND400,000 to 1.2 million (US$17-50). Apart from the 11 tents, there are several areas for families and groups of friends who want to camp with their own tents. Around 80 kilometers from Hanoi, Tron Glamping – The Retreat Space covers an area of about 5,000 square meters next to a lake surrounded by green trees. The campsite currently has nine tents. The largest … [Read more...] about 5 high-end camping destinations near Hanoi for holiday escape
Where to go if you’re in Hanoi for the first time?
As Vietnam settles into the new visa regulations it launched in mid-August, many younger travelers are visiting the country to experience the coupling of modern Vietnam and its traditional beauty. Matthew Kuschert is one such tourist hoping to take advantage of the new visa regulations in order to explore Hanoi for the first time. Matthew is from Australia and is also my son. With the new visa system in place, he decided to pay me a visit, which we used as an opportunity to explore the north of the country for the first time. Hanoi was to be our focus along with one day in Ha Long Bay and a short stop in Vinh City on our way to run in a half-marathon. The first stop in Matthew’s adventure was Vinh City in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam. “I was surprised at how quiet this city was compared to the other major cities across the country,” he said about Vinh, the capital city of Nghe An Province. Matthew Kuschert (right) and his father pose in this supplied … [Read more...] about Where to go if you’re in Hanoi for the first time?