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Welcome to What About Vietnam - A Travel Podcast with Kerry Newsome. If you have ever thought about Vietnam as a holiday destination, but unsure, well, this may be just the eye-opener you need to help you decide you must go. A cross between "Trip advisor and a blog" minus the 300+ pages of reading, this podcast aims to give you insights into Vietnam from years of traveling to and from, and as a travel manager. My objective is to give you the information the guide books don't,.... in an easy to listen to, relatable format. Across this series, I will be your guide to "When and How" to travel throughout Vietnam. I will provide you with comprehensive information designed to make your trip fun, safe, and full of great adventures. You will hear from guest travellers about their experiences and the places they have visited. I interview locals, expats, travel experts and tour operators across the board. You never know who you are going to meet on the show, and that's what makes it interesting and entertaining. Check out full shows on the website - www.whataboutvietnam.comPlease SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW; It's free and that way you get notified of new episodes. If you have an Iphone and use Itunes please - Rate and Review.Please share through my social pages;-FB - https://www.facebook.com/whataboutvietnam/IG - https://www.instagram.com/whataboutvietnampodcastLK - https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-about-vietnam/YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavCC1--oE5rUhO_SlENmqw

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What About Vietnam - S4-E22 - A wide lens view of trekking in Sapa

April 30, 2023 • Kerry Newsome/Jack Taylor • Season 4 • Episode 22

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In this episode of "What About Vietnam," I talk with adventurer and cinematographer Jack Taylor about the region of Sapa in north western Vietnam.
Sapa is a scenic area known for its mountainous terrain and rice terraced fields. Jack shares his experience trekking and filming for his Youtube channel through the Hoang Lien Son Mountains and his interactions with the local hill tribes. As a result of this trip, Jack is able to provide useful information for travellers looking to explore the region and includes a link to Jack's YouTube channel for more visual content.

Exploring the mountains of Sapa is an adventure like no other. Sapa is an overnight train ride or bus ride from Hanoi. It is the perfect place for those looking to get a glimpse of the mountainous regions, scenic rice terraced fields, and hill tribes of Vietnam. It's the place that opens you up to the ethnic minority tribes of Vietnam and of traditions still operating as they have done for hundreds of years. His commentary around their guide on the trip, called May , will endear you to the Dao people which many say are one of the many warm and welcoming ethnic groups in the region.

Jack Taylor has traveled around the world, living in Spain, China, and Thailand before arriving in Vietnam and deciding to use his cinematic skills to create a more focused view of Vietnam. His aim has been to focus on the people, places, food, and culture of the places he visited, and his videos of Sapa capture the beauty of the region perfectly.
You will know what I mean if you check his YouTube channel here which features his story of trekking for 3 days with the Dao tribe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4kPFsRVuAM

Overall, Sapa is an amazing place to explore the culture and wildlife of Vietnam. With the right preparation, research and respect for the local hill tribes, you will enjoy your stay and be talking about it for years to come.
For more visual content on the town of Sapa, check out Jack's YouTube - https://youtu.be/YSToRsNfb6A

[00:00:40] Sapa and Trekking in Vietnam.
[00:05:18] Sapa and first experience.
[00:08:06] Choosing the right trekking guide.
[00:12:06] Trekking with local tribes.
[00:16:00] Hiking tips for Sapa.
[00:21:14] Herbal bath experience.
[00:23:21] Backpacking in Vietnam.
[00:28:11] Water buffalo and snakes.

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