The adventure of all adventures!!! We left Hoi An to go to the airport in Danang to fly to Laos. Once we got there had a beer and went to the gate as you do to only find out the flight has been delayed, which is a very uncommon occurrence in Vietnam. We went to get help, because now we were going to miss our connecting flight in Hanoi. (Yes this is all just routine when you travel, but it does get better) when we found out we would have to waste a day waiting for the next fl

As we are about to leave Vietnam, I must tell you the tour company, Explore Indochina, who set up and conducted our 3 wheeled adventure was AMAZING!!! We saw things we would have never seen on our own, had meals we would have never thought of or known to order, and experienced Vietnam in a way that most travelers never get to see it. I would strongly suggest Explore Indochina wether you ride a motorcycle or you ride in a jeep and see the countryside. You must have an adventur

Our guide and new friend heard me talk about my love for baskets and told me about how the women in his small farming village make beautiful baskets. He had some delivered to Hanoi for me to see, and they are beautiful. I have shipped most of them home but kept this one to use as my carry on. I would love to sell these to help the women in his village and to bring more handcrafted beautiful things into our daily lives. I have posted some photos of baskets from the market but

When you come to Vietnam and find yourself in Hanoi or Hoi An we would love to recommend 2 places to stay. When you are in Hanoi the Golden Lotus is lovely with a warm and friendly staff. It is right in the heart of the Old Quarter and close to everything. When you are in Hoi An we loved the Ving Hung Riverside Resort. It is a tropical paradise with a sweet and charming staff. The view of the river, and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. It has a spa and very close to the

Here are some photos and video of the factory… http://sassqueen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120305-132630.mov #Vietnam

After leaving the cold of the north and the frenetic of Hanoi we headed to Hoi An, a sweet little tourist town between the river and the beach that is a tropical paradise. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as there is so much history here. It is also the home of hundreds of tailors and cobblers that will make custom clothes and shoes for at a fraction of the price you can get at home. It is just a crap shoot if it will be good quality or not. Lastly, Hoi An is the hom

Really, really insane!!!!!http://sassqueen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120304-174614.mov #Vietnam

From day 6, here is an example of what the roads were like… #Vietnam

After Mr. Rooster woke me up at 3am, I was a little grumpy so the amazing banana pancakes (from the bananas in the yard) with bacon was an exciting sight! After breakfast, off we went to head back to Hanoi, the dirtiest, most smog filled, exciting city I have ever been to. The thick layer of smog hangs over the city making look like is fixin to rain all the time, but it’s not. I have to say that after spending all the time that we did in the countryside I really prefer it the

I posted the pictures a few days ago but we have been going so hard that I have not had time to write. As you can see Day 6 was quite an adventure! We woke up in the muddiest town ever, got our stuff together and went and met Cuong for Phó and a Coke.. So good! And the off to see the Market. We were lucky to be there that day as the Vietnamese market is something else. From beautiful baskets that I am thinking of importing, to piglets, butchered cows and every vegetable imagi

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An incredible, incredible day! #Vietnam

Here are a few photos from our day. At breakfast…Local people checking out the bike…Local man lifting 2 little pigs in baskets…doing shots of Ginseng moonshine with the locals #Vietnam

Here are a few photos from day 4… #Vietnam

Day 4 was amazing! Climbing mountains on rocky roads, having to move rocks from a dynamite explosion so we could get through, Adam almost hit 2 chickens riding down the road, went to the cave where Ho Chi Minh lived for a week when he came back from China, I drove the bike through a sugarcane field which was a huge high for me (actually the day before, but i am losing track of time here in Asia) and enjoying some of the best food we have ever had. Day 4 on the bike was incred

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From the lovely family we stayed with. #Vietnam

Meeting folks along the way…. #Vietnam

We are now in Cao Bang (at least that is where I think we are!.) The last 2 days have been amazing!!! We have driven over ROUGH roads, lots of mud, dodged water buffalo, pigs, dogs and chickens in the road. We have waved at countless beautiful, smiling Vietnamese kids. Each one saying Hello! in English and so happy to see us!! Adam has given away lots of superballs- and each time he does the children light up with excitement and appreciation. We have waved to Chinese people

Here are some more photos #Vietnam