Why you MUST visit VIETNAM: 2-weeks of Solo Travel 🇻🇳

The Philippines is a last among Asian countries I know well and am certain of a last She capture the spirit of Tokyo in Saigon I know Saigon as a visit to the nature of your Vietnam I am showing what can be said Riding a motorcycle is easy It is a good one in a single one in Japan or Canada Vietnam also has good ones So right from the start I found myself out of my comfort zone On my first days I decided to take it slow I went for morning walks tried some Vietnamese food and drank a lot of coffee And slowly I began to appreciate the city This is where I first experienced the hospitality of the Vietnamese people I met up with a local who gave me a tour of the city on his motorbike The streets here are crazy and there were times when I thought it would crash But I'm still alive to see the sights of Saigon Learning history at places like the Houchi Tunnels where I saw booby traps and war tanks It's more than a tour even crawling through underground passages used by soldiers during the Vietnam War This understanding made me feel like every time I moved to a new place it feels like going to a new chapter in a book And so with that mindset I packed my bags for a flight to Hanoi At this point it feels like I've had too much of city life Craving nature I checked into my hostel in Hanoi and took a 5-hour bus the next day for the Ha Giang Loop Ha Giang is Vietnam's northernmost province and known as the country's final frontier It's also home to the iconic Ha Giang Loop and before I even went to Vietnam This was always recommended by travelers online I hear stories of breathtaking views and cultural immersions that become their most memorable memories in the country so I know I had to try this myself Whether riding alone or with an easy rider the views lived up to the hype making it one of the highlights of my Vietnam journey It wasn't just about the scenery There was something special almost emotional about the tour Connecting with easy riders making new friends and dancing with the locals These connections become the best part of the trip When my Ha Giang Loop experience ended it was time to say goodbye to the friends I met who were heading back to Hanoi As for me I'm taking another overnight bus to Sapa After three days of being surrounded by people it feels a bit scary to be waiting for the bus alone again Sapa is a district located in northern Vietnam It offers perfect terrain for hiking and enjoying the stunning views of its rice fields My day started at my hostel where I waited for my guide to arrive Together we navigated the slippery paths to our village joined by friendly locals sharing stories of their culture and their daily lives in the small villages Trekking through the Sapa rice fields feels like traveling inside a living painting There are moments when I can't help but pause to soak in and appreciate the beauty around me The tours in Sapa are usually led by local guides and hearing their stories gave me a different perspective While the rice terraces provided me with adventure and relaxation for them it's their daily hustle Seeing farmers already working in the fields while we enjoy breakfast highlighted the hard work behind their way of life This made me appreciate the privileges I have in life If the Ha Giang Loop tour was an adrenaline rush Sapa is the opposite It encouraged me to slow down connect with nature and immerse myself in Vietnam's communities At the end of the tour we returned to the Lustig Hostel And from there we boarded our bus to Hanoi all set for a nearly 6-hour scenic drive After almost a week away from the city I'm ready to return because I can't leave the country without exploring Hanoi And going into it I can't help but ask myself am I ready for all the motorbikes again But the experience was more than that There were temples Insight everywhere showing me the spiritual side of the people and Hanoi is also budget-friendly so I went all out on all the new Vietnamese cuisines I discovered around the city Once I learned to embrace the chaos I started discovering the real charm of Hanoi At the end of the day I decided to relax by the nearby Ho Kim Lake Here locals and tourists gather with family and friends This is what I like about Hanoi or Vietnam in general despite the hustle they make it a point to connect with their loved ones And that pretty much sums up the biggest lesson Vietnam taught me to detach and make time for people or things that matter most Vietnam and I had a slow start I was overwhelmed by the initial chaos I experienced but like meeting a new person sometimes you just need to give it time to know and appreciate it I think that's how I felt about Vietnam Uneasy at first but once I discovered more Vietnamese food connected with people despite the language barrier And of course learned how to cross the streets with confidence I have to admit I began to love Vietnam And just when I was getting lost in Vietnam 's charm my two weeks in the country was already over I've explored a lot but there's so much more to discover in Vietnam Leaving me with more excitement for my next adventure which is Thailand