VIETNAM

I first traveled to Vietnam almost a decade ago to visit my sister who was living there while teaching English. The juxtaposition of the bustling city of Hanoi and the serene coasts of Ha Long Bay comes to life in the images.

A rocky island shaped like a steep mountain with lush green trees, topped with a small traditional pavilion, surrounded by water and distant mountains in the background.
A train is parked next to a lively street scene with restaurant seating and a woman standing outside a shop. The setting appears festive with hanging lanterns and colorful decor.
Colorful paper lanterns and flags hanging across an outdoor space, with cloudy sky and trees in the background.
View of a train track with buildings and shops beside it; some artwork on the wall includes a red train and steam effects, with posters and flags hanging above.
Landscape of a large body of water with numerous small islands covered in greenery and mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Street scene in Hanoi, Vietnam with buildings, parked motorbikes, and various signs including a large blue advertising board and a traffic sign indicating a one-way street. There are trees, street lights, and bunches of small Vietnamese flags hanging
A person on a small boat selling various goods on a calm body of water.
Street scene with old, weathered apartment buildings, parked motorcycles, and storefronts with orange decorations, in an urban area with trees and street signs.
Boats anchored in a bay with limestone karst formations and greenery, clear blue sky.
A person wearing a traditional Asian conical hat riding a bicycle loaded with baskets of fresh fruits including apples, oranges, garlic, and grapes.
Two boats floating on a body of water under a cloudy sky, one boat has a flag and seating area.

Vietnam - a decade ago