I spent a week in Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Sa Pa and Halong Bay) traveling with a guide from HandSpan and checking out the area for a potential tour. The beginning of my trip was an overnight train to to the SaPa region. The train journeys itself was an experience. Fortunately I was moved to the new Tulico Carriage and avoided sharing a small train cabin with 3 men. I guess I'm getting a bit spoiled and prefer… read more »

03.26.08 | A visit to Sa Pa (Sapa), in Northwest Vietnam 03.21.08 | Kilimanjaro Birthday Trek 11.01.07 | Loving Laos 08.27.06 | Contourwear AnyWear Convertible Skirt 08.21.06 | Justifying Your Escape

Gore Alp-X Zip-Off Jacket Sunday, November 16, 2008 At first glance: I was unsure of the underarm zips of this non-traditional biking jacket. The weight is heavier than my other gore jackets and the slim fit and slightly lower back (bike back) covers more than traditional hiking jackets Details: … read more »

What effect is the current economic situation having on your travel plans for 2009? None Traveling closer to home Taking less trips than usual Shortening planned trips Downgrading accommodations Looking for "deals" None: 6.25% Traveling closer to home: 12.50% Taking less trips than usual: 18.75% Shortening planned trips: 12.50% Downgrading accommodations: 12.50% Looking for "deals": 6.25% Total : 16

10.23.05 | Tell Us About Cool Events: weekly runs/bikes, fundraising races, meetings etc 05.15.08 | Farmers Market 10.29.05 | Sustainable Tourism Networking Evening

Moblog Entry Friday, January 05, 2007 snow day at Chautauqua — Kathy Dragon Traveler       read more »