Want a different take on this famous region in northern Vietnam? Then check out this secluded Sapa itinerary for 3 days! I was luckily invited by Topas Travel for a four day trip to visit their Riverside Lodge as well as their famous Eco Lodge (shout out to Frances for recommending me and the post…
You can’t plan a Sapa itinerary without visiting and learning about one of their many tribes! We had a chance to get to know the Red Dzao tribe in particular as they live in the village that surrounds the Topas Riverside Lodge. I learned so much and, of course, had so many photos I wanted…
Recently, I was invited by the Odys Boutique Hotel for three nights for a little staycation right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Here’s how it went! Want to hear a fun turn of events? So back before lockdown happened in Vietnam, I ordered some face masks from a woman selling them…
Back when we were still pretty locked down in HCMC, I started this post and finished it when we got news of quarantine ending. For some reason I never published it, but I thought I’d do so now for anyone who might find it interesting! When I think back to how perfectly I had my…
If you’re trying to plan a trip to Vietnam and need to figure out the logistics, then this guide should answer all your questions. From wondering about how much things cost to which plug you need, it’s all here. Before visiting Vietnam, I frankly didn’t know what to expect. I was totally starting from scratch in planning…
My friend, Michelle, and I spent roughly five days in Hoi An, in between visiting Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Before getting to Vietnam, it was the place most of our friends or online acquaintances raved about. We were pretty excited to see what all the fuss was for! And while I wasn’t as enchanted…