Is the Ha Giang Loop Safe? My Honest Take After Riding It at Almost 40
The real risks of the Ha Giang Loop, the dangerous passes, the weather, the gear, the insurance and what kept me safe on the back of an easy rider.
My Sa Pa Itinerary: 4 Dreamy Days of Rice Terraces, Trekking & Spa Vibes in Sapa, Vietnam
I spent 4 days in Sa Pa right after the Ha Giang Loop. Here's my day-by-day itinerary: Fansipan, trekking the rice terraces with a Hmong guide, where I stayed in Ta Van and what it all costs.
The Ha Giang Loop: My Honest Guide to the Best 3 Days I've Ever Had in Vietnam
I did the Ha Giang Loop on the back of an easy rider at almost 40, with a group of 20-somethings. Here's the day-by-day, the tour I booked, what it costs and what to pack.
Where to Stay in Ninh Binh: Tam Coc vs Trang An vs the City
Tam Coc, Trang An or the city? Where I'd stay in Ninh Binh next time, and the best hotels for every budget.
Things to Do in Ninh Binh, Vietnam: My Honest Guide
My honest Ninh Binh guide: what I actually did (Trang An, Mua Cave, Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu), what I missed, where to stay and how to get there from Hanoi.