Four Winter Day Trips
Winter. That time of year where our social calendars are rife with dinners and drinks, while we long to sit in front of a log fire with a warming hot chocolate. But despite the darker nights and frostier starts, the magic of this season is not to be missed. So don your woolly hats, stick...Continue reading→
Halong Bay Junk Cruise with Golden Lotus Cruises
Halong Bay is a spectacular landscape of emerald waters and limestone pillars, that is a key feature on the Vietnamese bank notes and World Heritage Site. It’s said to have over 1600 islands and islets, some uninhabited by humans, and is definitely a must-do when visiting Vietnam. There were many options for cruises available (but be...Continue reading→
How to Spend Two Weeks in Vietnam
Vietnam is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth. It offers the perfect balance of rural villages and minority tribes with powerhouse cities. Two weeks is enough for a taste of Vietnam, but far from being long enough to experience everything it has to offer. With only two weeks of annual...Continue reading→
2-Day Homestay Tour in Sapa, Vietnam
Sapa was one of the first additions to the itinerary when planning my two weeks in Vietnam in November 2017, and to this day it’s one of my all-time favourite travel experiences. Here are the five things I wish I’d packed for trekking in SaPa. To fit in a further excursion to Halong Bay, we...Continue reading→
5 Items I Wish I’d Packed for Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam
While city-living is great, getting off the beaten track is unavoidable if you really want to experience a new place in its entirety- and trekking is a great way to do it. During my time in Vietnam, I booked this trip to Sapa that included trekking through rice paddies and a village homestay. While this...Continue reading→
