Northern Vietnam rewards slow travel. Distances look short on a map, but mountain roads, river crossings and the simple pleasure of a long lunch stretch every day.
How we got around
Sleeper buses linked the bigger towns, and we hired a local rider for the steepest mountain loop. Book sleeper buses a day ahead in busy months.
Where we stayed
Family-run homestays were the highlight: dinner with the family, an early start and directions scribbled on the back of a receipt.
Keeping a spending log
We noted every expense in a shared spreadsheet. Use the budget planner to set your own daily amounts before you go.
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