
After three days exploring the Ha Giang Loop, the return journey featured stunning green landscapes and a secret waterfall. The trip was marked by vibrant experiences, deep connections, and memorable moments with fellow travelers, highlighting not just the beauty of Vietnam, but the sense of family formed along the way.

It was the best day of my entire trip to South East Asia. I really don’t have much more to say. Enjoy!! Once in the valley, we drove a short distance to a small stream, where we took bamboo rafts to a refreshing (if quite chilly) river cave for some swimming or, in the case…

Ever had a great dish at a restaurant and thought to yourself “how can it get any better than this?!”, only for the next dish you’ve ordered to totally blow your socks off? Well that was day two on the Ha Giang Loop. After a great first day, you’re expecting more of the same (which…

It was the best four days of my life. I mean it quite literally. Everything; Every. Single. Thing. About my time on the Ha Giang Loop was simply perfect. When I sat down to write about my experience, I blanked. I just couldn’t find the right words to describe this incredible journey, and it irked…

Hanoi, a bustling city in Northern Vietnam, offers a blend of vibrant attractions and rich history. Must-visit sites include the Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the Temple of Literature. Accommodations range from hostels to unique eateries. The city serves as a gateway to stunning destinations like Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay.

Welcome to a new series where I break down some interesting points I found about countries into the good, the not so good, and the downright weird. Starting with Vietnam: Being probably my favourite country in the world, this list is heavily weighted towards the good, simply because there’s so much more good! The Good…

Introducing a new concept; “Not-so-hidden Gems”. The places that are already known and well set up for backpackers, but haven’t yet become mainstays on the average backpackers South Eat Asia trip. These are those spots which it seems like most people skip (they do), but the bunch who don’t are so vocal about how much…