From North to South, VN measures 1,650 km (1,025 mi). California extends 1,260 km (780 mi). At its narrowest, Vietnam is only 50 km (31 mi) across.

I grew up in Ho Chi Minh city (formally Saigon). In the summer, we stayed at our vacation homes in Dalat and Vung Tau. My parents came from Hue; I am, therefore, entitled to the gai’ Hue reputation :)

Wonder if I will make it to Sapa? Overnight train to and from. 4 hours of trekking …