SAPA, VIETNAM - Is it a tourist trap? | Vietnam Travel Vlog Ep.1

In this, the first episode of our Vietnam series, we’re visiting the busy tourist town of Sapa, located in the far north of the country, high up in the mountains. Sapa is a town that splits opinion. Some people love it, while others really hate it. We’re here to find out for ourselves whether the town has become a victim of its own success. Please bear in mind, at the time of filming, we had already been travelling for 3 months and as such, we were pretty tired when we arrived in Sapa. Apologies for the grumpiness. If you enjoyed the video, please give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more videos from our travels. ————— During our visit to Sapa, Vietnam, we stayed at the Sapa Alley Homestay (https://fave.co/4hj5B06) and the Greenland Hotel. Discover recommended tours and homestays in and around Sapa with Giveback: https://giveback.guide/locale/sa-pa/ ————— CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:30 Sleeper bus from Dien Bien Phu to Sapa 07:11 Good morning Sapa 10:35 Vegan Lunch 11:49 Evening walk 12:44 Hotpot 16:08 Next morning 19:10 Thoughts on Sapa 21:22 Sapa Valley 22:31 Cat Cat Village 24:07 Motorbike taxi 24:55 Leaving Sapa 26:07 Coming soon ————— PLACES IN THIS VIDEO Thong Dong Vegan 1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jc8ufZv5GwWRG5pZA?g_st=ic Thong Dong Vegan 2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zJBophWBzdkA7AN66?g_st=ic Cat Cat Village: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vdXBuaFFa8U4MvBj7?g_st=ic Trúc Lâm Đại Giác Zen Monastery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWjWubcknRi6KJcb8?g_st=ic ————— STAY IN TOUCH ➡️ For more travel tips and inspiration, visit our blog at https://blog.giveback.guide 📷 Follow Us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/giveback.guide ————— TRAVEL RESOURCES 🏨 For hotels, we use Booking.com: https://fave.co/3zrfTYo 🚂 For trains, we use Trainline: https://fave.co/3RYtC06 ✈️ For flights, we use Skyscanner: https://fave.co/3PQRIYr 🎳 For experiences, we use GetYourGuide: https://tinyurl.com/fuen38nm ————- GEAR Filmed with a GoPro: https://fave.co/3czkrD4 ———— #sapa #vietnam #sustainabletravel #responsibletravel #travel #travelvlog