Hanoi in the Rain & Ha Long Bay Dreams: My First Taste of Vietnam
From dragging my suitcase through Hanoi’s rain-soaked, motorbike-filled streets to sailing through the misty limestone giants of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam wasted no time pulling me into its rhythm. In just a few days, I tasted bold, history-rich cuisine (yes, even balut), explored ancient pagodas, stood before the preserved legacy at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and found unexpected connections between Vietnamese traditions and my own Igbo roots.
It was chaotic, beautiful, uncomfortable at times and completely unforgettable.