One of the best things about returning from Sapa on the overnight train was that I was awake early enough to catch the Hanoi Flower Market. We arrived in Hanoi around 5:00 am and took advantage of the opportunity and headed straight to the flower market. This is primarily a commercial market, supplying all the […]
Sapa
Framing Travel Art for Your Globally Chic Home
Everyone can have a globally chic home by framing travel art purchases once they get back. While I am out wandering the globe, I keep my eyes open for artwork that represents the area I’m visiting. Bringing artistic creations back with you is usually pretty easy and the rewards are that you will be decorating […]
Trekking and Shopping in Sapa, Vietnam
One of my favorite things about visiting southeast Asia is the chance to learn more about the indigenous people and their culture. In Vietnam alone, there are at least 54 different ethnic groups around the country. Each has its own traditions and identifying clothing. Last March, I stayed for a few days in the Sapa, […]