Because tours are for losers. When you arrive at your hostel or hotel in Hoi An, odds are you’ll be greeted by tons of flyers advertising things for you to do. Places to get a customized leather jacket, do some pottery- or, go on a day trip to Cham Island. There’s certainly nothing wrong with […]
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Gotta love Vietnam. What’s not to like? Bustling, chaotic and history-rich cities; towering mountains with winding roads; sheer cliffs sticking out of the sea; massive caves; and beaches with clear blue water. Vietnam truly has it all! This month long itinerary will take you through all the best spots Vietnam has to offer. Let’s get
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If you’ve ever dreamed of kayaking through dramatic limestone cliffs, far from the crowds, without being herded around like some tourist cow, Cát Bà delivers- if you know where to go. Turns out that you don’t need an expensive tour or a group of people in matching oversized life jackets. In simple terms, what I’m
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Sapa is one of- if not the- highlight of Northern Vietnam. Along with the famous Ha Giang Loop, it’s the largest attractor of travelers to the region. Sapa is best known for its incredible rice fields. But most tourists miss out on some of the other best things Sapa has to offer. Luckily, our hostel
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The best hike in Sapa is a bit of a secret. As we like it, of course. Less of those loser tourists to deal with. The Sapa area is home to the tallest mountains in all of Vietnam. The tallest and most popular of these is Fansipan, standing at 3,143 meters. But many trail not
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Phong Nha is a town of increasing popularity in central Vietnam, known for its lush green environment and its vast, impressive array of caves in the surrounding region. The national park situated mere minutes from Phong Nha town sports the first and third largest caves in the world (that we know of), as well as
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Phong Nha is a town of increasing popularity in central Vietnam, known for its lush green environment and its vast and immensely impressive array of caves in the surrounding region. The national park situated mere minutes from Phong Nha town sports the first and third largest caves in the world (that we know of), as
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