Northeast

As we venture deep into the limestone karst plateau of Hà Giang, far beyond the reach of the common tourist trail, we find ourselves in the “Heavens’ Gate” district of…

While most hikers come to Sapa to capture the flowing green geometry of the rice terraces, a truly niche adventure lies in seeking out the “Stone Guardians” of the Hoàng…

If you think you’ve “done” Vietnam by cruising through Hạ Long Bay, you’ve only skimmed the surface. The real story the one locals whisper about is just a little further…

While most hikers come to Sapa for the cascading green terraces, few realize they are walking over one of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological mysteries. Nestled between the villages of Hầu…

If you’ve spent any time in the global hiking community, you know that “Sapa Fatigue” is a very real condition. Don’t get me wrong the Indochinese roof is iconic for…

As we push into the farthest reaches of Hà Giang, where the mountains turn into jagged teeth of limestone and the borders of the world seem to blur, I will…

I’ve seen many travellers arrive in our valley with heavy suitcases full of things the mountain simply doesn’t want. In Sapa, the weather is a fickle neighbour it can be…

There’s a moment in Ha Long Bay that day-trippers rarely experience the hour after the last excursion boats leave, when the bay exhales and settles into itself. The engines fade,…

The Loop is just the beginning, real explorers go further. Nestled in Vietnam’s northern highlands, the Ha Giang motorbike loop offers a thrilling adventure for those willing to venture off…