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The Ultimate Guide to the Ha Giang Loop: Essential Logistics
At Turas Tales, our team’s love and appreciation for the landscapes of Northern Vietnam inspired us to craft our 14-Day Ultimate Northern Vietnam Tour. While that itinerary covers the region’s highlights, this guide focuses exclusively on the practicalities of navigating the Ha Giang Loop; a 300km to 350km journey through the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. 1. Transport: Self-Drive vs. Easy Rider There are two primary ways to navigate the Loop. Your choice should depend entir
Shane Wolfe
May 153 min read


What To Do In Siem Reap!
Siem Reap surprised us in ways we didn’t expect. What was meant to be a quick stop turned into an immersive experience that made us...
Clodagh Mooney
Jul 9, 20255 min read


Two Feet, One Backpack: A Malaysian Adventure Chapter 1
If you’re looking for your next adventure and haven’t considered Malaysia, you’re not alone. I didn’t know much about it either before I...
Clodagh Mooney
May 27, 20257 min read


The Porto Edit: Everything You’ll Love (and Didn’t Know You Needed)
Olá! If Lisbon is the energetic, always-moving capital of Portugal, Porto is her soulful northern sister — a little rough around the...
Clodagh Mooney
Apr 25, 20258 min read


The Ultimate Penang & George Town Guide: What to Do, Eat & See
Located on the northwest coast of the Malaysian Peninsular, Penang is a must-see destination. George Town itself was named a UNESCO World...
Shane Wolfe
Apr 17, 20259 min read


Hoi An, Vietnam: From Pancakes to Pottery.
This blog is my love letter to the place that truly stole my heart. After spending some time in Hanoi where the horns honk more than...
Clodagh Mooney
Apr 11, 20258 min read


Ninh Binh, Vietnam: Why It Deserves More Than a Day Trip
Ninh Binh, Vietnam, is one of those places that might surprise you with how much it has to offer. Located in the northern part of the...
Clodagh Mooney
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Is Huế Worth Visiting?
For most travellers I met in Vietnam, Huế was not on the jam-packed itinerary. I think the general consensus is that there is nothing...
Shane Wolfe
Mar 30, 20254 min read
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