Ha Giang is Vietnam’s northernmost province and the landscapes are like something from a science fiction flick. I predict that it will become one of the country’s premier destinations this decade. Most come for motorbike road trips, but trekking trails are also beginning to emerge.

Hiking in Vietnam

An expert guide to the best treks & hikes in Vietnam

I’ve been living in Vietnam on and off for 15 years, and I’ve spent most of that time writing travel stories, authoring guidebooks and working as a fixer for other visitors. So vast are the outdoors here that it seems I’m always writing about adventure travel in some form or another. Vietnam’s dramatic landscapes make hiking a worthwhile activity on its own, but unlike mainstream trekking destinations, it’s rarely the sole focus...read more