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There’s no bad time to visit Vietnam! It all depends on what you want to experience while in the country. March and April are generally the best months to visit, considering the lighter rainfall and pleasant temperatures! If you want to trek through the rice paddies in Sapa, August to December is an excellent time of year to go—temperatures will be warmer and you won’t have to worry about the thick fog blocking your view. May to October is the country’s monsoon season, and while it is the wet season, it still can be an expensive time to visit. If you’re traveling to coastal destinations, you’ll need to book your accommodation a few months in advance due to summer tourism demands. Vietnam in South East Asia is a country I adore. Ancient cities, fabulous food, fascinating culture and modern history. Then there’re the people, wonderful beaches, gorgeous scenery and those mad-crazy roads. There’s a lot about Vietnam to love. I’ve had four trips there so far, including a stint as joint tour leader and organiser for groups of 30 guests. You could say I’m well qualified to devise the perfect Vietnam itinerary. We’ve travelled Vietnam from north to south and from south to north. We’ve planned and booked each part of our trips ourselves, from hotels and restaurants to flights, transfers and visa. We do it this way for all our trips – it enables us to do exactly what we want when we want and it saves us money on tour operators. I’m sharing my Vietnam travel tips and everything I’ve learned about the country to help you easily plan your own epic Vietnam programme and help save you money and time. How many days is enough for Vietnam? So, how many days is enough for Vietnam? It makes sense for me to share my 2 week Vietnam itinerary as most people are working and only have a certain amount of leave,  It’s the minimum I’d recommend to pack in the best places to visit in Vietnam. It’ll be a busy two weeks but oh so worth it. If you have more or less time you can adjust for your schedule but I think two weeks to see the best Vietnam attractions is perfect for a first-timer. thetravelstorythetravelstory.net/blog

Ladakh is a remote place belonging to a northern Indian state, which for some reason doesn’t receive as many tourists as the rest of the country. I was wondering: Why is that i wonder? This region is a bit remote and of difficult access. Normally, people don’t know about it or haven’t even heard of it. Why? Maybe it’s because Hindu culture can’t be enjoyed here, which is one of the mains reasons for going to India. So what can you do and find in there? Ladakh is basically a Himalayan region where authentic Tibetan people live in. It’s often called the little Tibet, and for the Indians themselves, this is the best spot where to spend their vacations in India. Why? In India chaos rules, it’s overpopulated and there’s traffic everywhere. Ladakh is a different place which differs from all these stereotypes. Here you find peace and silence, which combined with the stunning Himalayan landscape and the Tibetan culture visible in every corner, sometimes you may even forget that you are actually in India. That being said,  the following Travel guide to Ladakh aims to provide you with detailed travel tips such as prices, accommodation, and transportation, as well as an overview of the main things to do and see, so you know what to expect upon your arrival in Ladakh. Top things to do in LadakhLadakh might be a small region within India, but it’s actually double the size of Switzerland. Nevertheless, the unpopulated mountains occupy most part of it. In my opinion, the top things to do and see in Ladakh are: Leh If you arrive by plane, the capital is going to be your first destination. Leh is a fantastic place to explore. Leh palace, the most iconic building of the city, is definitely worth a visit. You can also watch the sunset from Shanti stupa, visit Tibetan refugee markets or simply wander around its narrow alleys and streets. In Leh, you will get a first glimpse of what Tibetan culture is like.Nubra Valley A vast sea of sand dunes in the Himalaya itself. Can you believe it? Nubra Valley is a desert similar to those of Arabia but located at 4,000 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Himalayan range. Here you also find two-humped hairy camels. Tibetans claim that the origin of this desert comes from Tethys, a sea from the depths from which the Himalayas are supposed to have risen. thetravelstorythetravelstory.net/blog