I love and loathe Sapa, Vietnam. Maybe loathe's too harsh of a term. Let’s just say I found some aspects of traveling in Sapa irritating. As a photographer I found Sapa frustrating, because every time ...

I traveled by train with my two kids from Hanoi to Sapa in Vietnam. We explored the capital city before hopping on the sleeper train, heading up north to the mountains. After sleeping on the floor in ...

Once a sleepy town famous for its rice terraces and ethnic tribal cultures, Sapa – a five-hour drive from Hanoi – has grown in recent years to become one of the hottest tourist destinations in Vietnam ...

That’s the nickname local Vietnamese media gives to Hotel de la Coupole, where I’ve just arrived. It’s owing to the hotel’s flamboyant French-influenced design and its location in lofty Sapa, a town ...

Your taxi will climb up the winding roads of the rolling hills heading towards the Sapa town some 55 km away. Often a light blanket of early morning fog hugs the terrace rice fields around you and th ...

Nestled in the northern mountains of Vietnam, Sapa is home to misty valleys, vibrant rice terraces, and the iconic Fansipan Mountain. Whether you’re looking for epic views or just want to take in this ...

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Vietnam's scenic beauty and immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of culture and ...

Vietnam is a popular holiday destination for Hong Kong residents since it is not far away – Hanoi is only a two-hour flight from Hong Kong International Airport. There is more to the Land of the ...

This month marks the first annual Sapa Art Festival in the mountains of northwest Vietnam. Celebrating the work of artists and children alike, the festival seeks to promote creativity in schools and ...

Sa Pa, in Northern Vietnam, is a mountainous area inhabited by ethnic minority groups. While some aspects of life for the people there have modernized with the times, others have not. Locals still ...