Taking a stroll in the French quarters of Hanoi, watching the sunset unfold over limestone islands from the deck of a traditional junk in Halong bay, enjoying the gastronomic delights in Hoi An, cycling in the paddy fields beyond this charming town, diving near the coast of the remote Con Dao islands, going down in one of the cu chi tunnels – my trip to Vietnam seems like a series of unforgettable experiences.