Travelling north east

Two trips coming up! Seems like the wind has a change of direction, this time I am heading over the other side of the world.

In about a month's time, I shall set off for another solo sojourn in Hanoi and hopefully, Sapa. My Vietnamese friend happens to be out of town, but it's fine as I have already planned the trip without him. I have nothing booked except my flight I got many many months ago. As the date is nearing, my panic button still hasn't activated. Two of my friends have travelled solo to Hanoi, another one went recently... They somehow are a kind of reassurance to me, I am sure it's going to be okay! It's not my first solo holiday anyway. My only concern is getting a Sapa tour; I will not be in a junk on Halong Bay that's for sure... maybe sitting in a nice cafe reading my book??

A virgin trip to America in May. Joy's getting hitched, I am excited more for her than for my trip. So much so almost all my buddies are getting their flights booked, I'm still loitering around. Soon soon. I am getting a bit of the travel itch, but a lazy one. I can't be bothered to look up places now, I just want to be there and relax. My idea of seeing America for the first time is cities hopping... I am hoping to see a few places besides LA. Maybe SF, NYC and how about Quebec? My friend recommended me Vancouver but somehow I am not very keen on that side of Canada. We shall see... Any suggestions welcome!