Vietnam and Cambodia Tour: Angkor Wat, Hanoi, Hue, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Minh Mang

We loved being introduced to a new culture. Vietnam as well as Cambodia are so different from what we normally experience. The people could not have been lovelier and their appreciation of their elders as well as ancestors is something that we rarely experience in the states. Crossing the streets in Ha Noi was memorable and definitely part of the experience. There is so much traffic coming from all directions. We couldn't believe that anyone could drive in the area no less walk across the street! Hue was a charming, riverside town with wonderful pagodas to visit.  The Royal Tombs of Emperor Minh Mang were wonderful. Spending the night on a boat on Ha Long Bay was terrific.  It's such an amazing area filled with limestone mountains popping out of the sea. We also loved traveling on the Me Kong Delta and seeing how the people live.  Tasting Elephant Ear Soup was another novel yet delicious experience.  One experience that is off the beaten tourist path is visiting the City of Tombs or Ghosts. We really enjoyed this.

Naturally, visiting Angkor Wat was another memorable experience...not to be missed!