Discover the beauty of Vietnam
From Long An to Ninh Thuan, the young girl roamed alone, along the sea route of Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen, Binh Dinh and then turned to the Central Highlands provinces. Phuong Thanh explores Quang Binh with magnificent landscapes and caves; Going through the dangerous and beautiful roads of the East - Northwest of the country including Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Son La..., and finally returning to the delta to visit Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong...
Phuong Thanh shared: “I have traveled to many places, discovered many cultures of different countries around the world. But this time, I chose the journey through Vietnam with the desire to experience a simple life, encapsulating the whole world in a suitcase and backpack.
When talking with international friends, listening to them tell me that I have traveled to many destinations in Vietnam, knowing better than I about the S-shaped strip of land, I feel ashamed so I resolutely return to my homeland and make a trip across Vietnam once in my life.
Choose the time to travel through Vietnam from mid-March to early May, when the weather is still cool, not too hot, the luggage that Phuong Thanh brings is minimalist, comes with a laptop.
Every day, she spends 2-3 hours writing her graduation thesis and working remotely for an NGO. It is also the main source of income that helps Phuong Thanh cover the toll of more than 40 million dong for the trip.
The journey to discover Vietnam has never been boring and monotonous with Phuong Thanh. Everywhere she goes, she finds things that make her interesting and impressive. It is majestic mountain scenery, straight fields with storks flying in the North, winding roads, beautiful beaches that are world-famous throughout the Central region, or gentle, hospitable people and attractive cuisine in the Southwest region.
Phuong Thanh said, during the journey, she was especially impressed with the cave system in Phong Nha (Quang Binh). She decided to stop and spend 9 days here to participate in trekking trips, exploring deep forests and caves. She joined the Hung Thoong cave trekking tour with a distance of 17 km, discovering 3 famous caves, Thung cave, Hung cave and Tron cave with high difficulty (level 5).
“Three days and two nights without phone signal to experience nature, bathe in the cool green water in the cave, breathe in the fresh forest air, enjoy the food prepared by the chefs of Quang Binh, is truly a wonderful experience. memorable experience” – Phuong Thanh said.
During the trekking trip, Phuong Thanh was able to see firsthand the wild scenery, deep caves, magical stalactites with different shapes and sizes... In particular, she also listened to amazing stories. marvel at the process of exploring the cave system in Phong Nha, through the authentic perspective of local people.
From Quang Binh to Hue, Phuong Thanh enjoyed participating in the party of a local family. Here, she can experience bathing in the Perfume River, visit the graves of the deceased or enjoy many delicious dishes typical of Hue ..., enjoy life like a child of the true ancient capital.
Phuong Thanh said that dishes in the Central region are cheaper than the South where she lives. At the same time, she is always touched by the friendliness and enthusiasm of the local people, always ready to help when she has problems on the road.
“The journey through Vietnam made me clearly see the difference between the regions of Vietnam and there, I learned many valuable lessons. I highly appreciate the country's landscape, culture, cuisine and people, and wish to preserve the traditional beauty for generations," said Phuong Thanh.
Safety rules
Traveling alone by motorbike of a young girl is not immune to incidents, sometimes dangerous. During the journey, she had a punctured tire, traveled alone on the road in the middle of the night or even was a victim of harassment… Her experiences have made her gain many useful experiences on each stage. of the journey.
According to Phuong Thanh, tourists - especially women, should not go alone in the evening. When it gets dark, you should find yourself a safe place to rest, avoid being out when it's too late.
“My landlord is usually a female or a couple for safety. I really enjoy staying in places where I can live like a local, learn the customs and immerse myself in the activities in their daily life "- Phuong Thanh said.
For trekking trips, exploring nature, Phuong Thanh often chooses a group tour with as many people as possible. According to her, this is both safe and helps her have more relationships, the trip also becomes more fun and exciting.
In addition, Phuong Thanh recommends that visitors bring basic car repair tools to use when having problems on the road. For girls who don't know how to fix cars, just prepare a bottle of gas to prevent long distances and passes where the population density is sparse.
The nearly two-month journey along Vietnam left Phuong Thanh with many joys and memorable experiences. She shared: “The last trip made me love Vietnam even more, looking forward to introducing the S-shaped strip of land to friends around the world. At the same time, I also want to continue to pack my bags and go, explore the lands that I have never set foot in, and enrich my experience and capital."
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