HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM

One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, located within the Quảng Ninh Province of Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. A bit of a pain-in-the ass to get to, you must fly into Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, and either take a 4 hour bus ride or rent a car with driver (I’ll do that) to get there. There are several 1, 2 or 3 night, all-inclusive, converted junk boat cruises available to sail throughout the incredible limestone formations, where they will loan you a kayak so that you may explore the region’s breathtaking grottos and caves and take you to the local floating fishing villages to sample the freshest catches of the day. I seriously CAN’T WAIT to go!