Leaving behind the noise and the dust of the city, we escaped to Cuc Phuong National Park – the place of Vietnam’s capital in the 10th century – to immerse ourselves in nature and breathe in the fresh air of the vast, green forest. Cuc Phuong National Park, 120km south of Hanoi, is located in [...]

I was picked up by the hotel mini-van at 8am, then transfered 110 km on fairly good road to Ninh Binh, south of Hanoi.  After about 2.5 hours, we finally arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park.  It was a clear day with full sun and a nice breeze.  There were millions of butterflies fluttering around.  [...]