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Vietnam

Notes from my overland journey through Vietnam. Mountains, motorbikes, and local life.

Photo of the Vietnamese border crossing

UD1 and UD2 Visas in Vietnam: A Breakdown from Someone Who Actually Lives Here

meat vendor sleeping at market stall Hekou China

Hekou: The Chinese City Most Backpackers Ignore — and Shouldn't

The Lao Cai International Border Gate at the Vietnam-China crossing.

Lao Cai to Hekou: Crossing the Vietnam-China Border on Foot

A tree-lined street in Lao Cai, Vietnam — motorcycles, cars, and locals going about their morning, with a blue VinFast EV parked on the right

Lao Cai, Vietnam: The Transit City That Deserves a Day

Mama Pham, the owner and heart of the homestay in Sapa, serving a home-grown meal to her guests.

The Taste of Sapa: From the Soil to the Table at Mama Pham Homestay

The cover of an article featuring a Google map

How to Get to Mama Pham Homestay in Sapa