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Scams in Vietnam

Learn about scams in Vietnam? Since I first started backpacking back in 2013, I’ve encountered all kinds of travel scams—shady taxi drivers, unexpected “fees” tacked onto what looked like a great bargain, and plenty more in between. Whenever these things happened, I tried to see them as learning experiences. I’ve now…
Bus Vietnam to Sapa
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Bus from Sapa Vietnam to Laos

When you are in Sapa and want to get to Loas you can book a ticket at different shops. We booked ours in the Hao Lan hotel. (also named Diamond Hotel / barbershop, hairsalon) They can offer you a busticket between for $22. We also visited other places and asked around…
Bus Hanoi to Sapa Vietnam
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Bus Hanoi to Sapa in Vietnam

When you are in Hanoi and want to get the bus to Sapa just walk into a travelshop or ask your hostel or hotel. They can offer you a busticket between $10 and $15. I took the sleepingbus at night. This nightbus will pick you up in Hanoi at 21.00 in…

Tips for Sapa

Planning a travel adventure in Vietnam and exploring the areas around Sapa? Depending on your trip, renting a car in Vietnam can be a game-changer, offering the flexibility to uncover hidden gems on your own terms. Additionally, securing a local Vietnam eSIM is highly recommended. This not only helps avoid roaming fees and helps with navigating through Vietnam, but also allows you to bypass the SIM card lines at the airport.