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Jack Lee

Northern Vietnam & rail

Jack launched AsiaTripBlog after spending years backpacking through Southeast Asia on a shoestring, then returning in style. He specialises in Vietnam — from the northern highlands to the Mekong Delta — and believes the best meal you'll ever eat costs about $2 and involves a plastic stool.

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Sapa Rice Terraces: Best Viewpoints & When to Go

The Sapa rice terraces change costume four times a year. Here is the calendar, the seven best viewpoints, and how to photograph…

Jack Lee · Sapa ·5 min read

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Best Sapa Trekking Tours Compared

Group or private, day trek or overnight: an honest comparison of Sapa trekking tours, with prices, routes and who each one suits.

Jack Lee · Sapa ·5 min read

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Sapa Homestay Guide: Villages, Costs & Etiquette

One night in a Sapa homestay beats five in a hotel. Where to stay, what it costs, and how not to embarrass…

Jack Lee · Sapa ·5 min read

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Best Sapa Hotels for Every Budget

Fifteen Sapa hotels worth your money, sorted by budget, plus the one question to answer before you book: town or valley?

Jack Lee · Sapa ·6 min read

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Sapa 3-day Itinerary: The Perfect Trip Plan

Three days is the sweet spot for Sapa: a valley trek, a homestay night, and Fansipan. Here is the day-by-day plan, with…

Jack Lee · Sapa ·7 min read

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25 Best Things to Do in Sapa, Vietnam

Discover the best things to do in Sapa, from trekking terraced rice fields to exploring hill tribe villages, markets, and Fansipan's stunning…

Jack Lee · Sapa ·6 min read

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Sapa Vietnam Travel Guide

Sapa is a small town in northern Vietnam, famous for terraced rice fields and misty peaks.

Jack Lee · Sapa ·7 min read