During our trek, men were few and far between. These two were given the task of schlepping heavy pieces of wood up the steep hills. Read more about the hill tribes and trekking in Sapa.
The beaches of Haad Yao offer a relatively low key alternative to Haad Rin's full moon parties and the more heavily frequented Thai beaches on the Andaman Sea. Read more about relaxing Koh Pha Ngan.
When you don't have a comprehensive grocery store sprinkler system, just poke a few holes in a plastic bottle, fill it partially with water and then squeeze for instantly refreshed fruits and vegetables. Dig deeper into Hanoi's food and markets.