Yesterday we went on a motorbike tour of Ho Chi Minh City and it was so much fun! It was a combination tour that included sightseeing and street food. We rode through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a motorbike, taking in the sites of this vast metropolis. We…
Category: Vietnam
Vietnam Vibes: Skyscrapers, River Views, and Amazing Food
Our first few days in Vietnam have been phenomenal and we have all quickly fallen in love with this country. I’m sure that having just stepped out of the perfect storm in Manila is a contributing factor in that. Regardless, it feels like Vietnam is nourishing both our bodies and our minds. We’re all sleeping…
The Halfway Mark: Six Months of Adventure
We have officially reached the halfway mark in our family gap year journey. The surreal feeling of “wow, we are actually doing this” has faded, but still sneaks up on me from time to time. It usually happens during unexpected moments of adventure, like an almost secluded beach on Guam, or riding home in a…
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Xin Chào (hello) and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! We arrived in the most populated city in Vietnam last night. The lights as we descended, as well as during our ride through the city, were spectacular. Ho Chi Minh City is still commonly known as Saigon, but was renamed Ho Chi Minh after…