{"id":2173,"date":"2023-12-31T03:41:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T03:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/?p=2173"},"modified":"2025-02-18T21:33:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T21:33:01","slug":"ha-long-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/31\/ha-long-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Ha Long Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ha Long Bay&#8217;s breathtaking beauty lies in its enchanting blend of emerald waters, towering limestone karsts, and lush greenery. The ethereal landscape creates a mesmerizing harmony that captivates visitors, offering a unique and serene escape into nature&#8217;s grandeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2336-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2336-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2336-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2336-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2336-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2336.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2322-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2175\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2322-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2322-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2322-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2322-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2322.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2331-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2179\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2331-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2331-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2331-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2331-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2331.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2339-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2182\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2339-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2339-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2339-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2339-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2339.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2355-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2178\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2355-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2355-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2355-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2355-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2355.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flight Sightseeing Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our only excursion was a sightseeing plane trip around Ha Long Bay. From take off to landing we received a whole new perspective of this natural masterpiece. From the vantage point of the sky, we witnessed the majestic karst formations rising dramatically from the turquoise waters, painting a surreal panorama that words struggle to capture. Every turn revealed a new facet of Ha Long&#8217;s unparalleled beauty, leaving us with an indelible imprint of this UNESCO World Heritage site from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, we took all of these pictures and videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='604' height='340' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/X727nmCn?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=0&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=0&amp;muted=0&amp;persistVolume=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1739540970'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a bit ahead of everyone else this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2357-1-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2185\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2357-1-1024x660.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2357-1-300x193.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2357-1-768x495.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2357-1.jpg 1141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From Jonathan, Mathieu &amp; Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2617-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2196\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2617-1024x686.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2617-300x201.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2617-768x515.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2617-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2617.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2632-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2197\" srcset=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2632-1024x639.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2632-300x187.jpg 300w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2632-768x479.jpg 768w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2632-1536x958.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/img_2632.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ha Long Bay&#8217;s breathtaking beauty lies in its enchanting blend of emerald waters, towering limestone karsts, and lush greenery. The ethereal landscape creates a mesmerizing harmony that captivates visitors, offering a unique and serene escape into nature&#8217;s grandeur. The Arrival Flight Sightseeing Tour Our only excursion was a sightseeing plane trip around Ha Long Bay. &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/31\/ha-long-bay\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Ha Long Bay<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4jlNd-z3","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2809,"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173\/revisions\/2809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/personal.rmprojects.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}