April 26th , 2011 → 3:45 am @ hikingvietnam.com
Vietnam offers a wide selection of interesting places where you can go hiking. One of the most important thing is to pack before departure. How to backpack is the most frequent question you have when you book a hiking tour. Here are some important things you can consider when backpacking for a hiking trip. 1. [...]
Category : Travel Tips
April 22nd , 2011 → 3:01 am @ hikingvietnam.com
Trekking hiking tours may not be the cheapest tours available in Vietnam. The fact is that most of the trek tours are arranged in mountainous and remote areas where routes are difficultly accessible. Open bus and public shuttle bus are not frequent. You should book a private transfer to go to the trekking destination. Trek [...]
Category : Travel Tips
April 17th , 2011 → 8:56 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Keep it light and loose. You are sure to hit hot sticky weather on any route in Vietnam. The old traveler rule “Less is more” applies here; bulky luggage is an albatross in Vietnam. Fast and light is best. Loose, long-sleeve shirts and long pants, preferably cotton, are recommended. Shorts are good for swimming but [...]
Category : Travel Tips
April 17th , 2011 → 8:47 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
The north is cooler than the rest of the country. Winter months, from November until January, can be quite cool, especially in mountainous areas. Northern temperatures range from 60°F to 90°F (16dg]C-32°C). If you are going far north to Sapa, Lai Chau, Dien Bien Phu, Bac Ha, Ha Giang along the China/Laos border, be sure [...]
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April 17th , 2011 → 8:27 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Tet is the festival which epitomizes the identity of Vietnamese culture. Although the Lunar New Year is observed in all of East Asia influenced by Chinese civilization, each country celebrates it in a way peculiar to that country by making it conform to its psyche and historico-geographical conditions. Many rites, festivities and practices of Vietnamese [...]
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