Sapa

Vietnam's Highland Escapes on a Budget: Sapa vs. Dalat Backpacker Guide

I'll never forget my first glimpse of Sapa's terraced rice fields, emerald green steps climbing toward misty mountain peaks. The morning light cast long shadows across the valleys, and I knew immediately why cyclists and backpackers alike are drawn to...

Living with the Hmong: Authentic Homestay Cultural Immersion in Sapa, Vietnam

There's something magical about waking up to misty mountains cascading with rice terraces while the scent of wood fire and fresh herbs drifts through a traditional wooden home. That's exactly what greeted me each morning during my homestay with a...