the rice terraces of Sapa, and the caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, which are a paradise for adventurers. The best time to travel to Vietnam depends on the region you wish to visit, as the climate ...

Markets in Sapa. A Hmong woman on rice terraces in near Sapa, Vietnam. The descent is steep (there’s a hair-raising shortcut via some vertiginous steps) to the river on the valley floor ...