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Can Beginners Do the Cao Bang Loop? What First-Timers Need to Know (2026 Guide)
Wondering can beginners do the Cao Bang Loop? Learn how first-timers can safely and comfortably experience Cao Bang with Bong Hostel.
Faye Hilling
Feb 29 min read


Why You Should Leave Vietnam Before Tet Holiday 2026
Going to be in Vietnam during Tet Holiday 2026? Discover why leaving before Lunar New Year means fewer closures, lower prices, and better experiences.
Faye Hilling
Jan 307 min read


Group Tours vs. Solo Riding on the Ha Giang Loop: Ultimate Comparison for Backpackers
Ha Giang Loop Group Tours vs Solo Riding — discover the safest, most rewarding way to ride Vietnam’s legendary motorbike route.
Faye Hilling
Jan 2612 min read


Cao Bang Loop Map and Itinerary 2026: The Ultimate Route Through Vietnam’s Wild Northeast
Looking for the best Cao Bang Loop map and itinerary for 2026? Look no further.
Faye Hilling
Jan 2310 min read


Ha Giang Loop Tet Holiday Tours 2026: A Cultural Way to Experience Vietnamese New Year
Learn about Bong Hostel's Tet Holiday Tours that provide an insight into Vietnamese culture before the country shuts down.
Faye Hilling
Jan 199 min read


Can Beginners Ride the Ha Giang Loop? The Complete Guide for 2026
Learn about licences, safety, Easy Riders, timing, and beginner mistakes to avoid when riding the Ha Giang Loop in 2026.
Faye Hilling
Jan 1610 min read


What Is Tet Holiday 2026 and How Will It Affect Your Ha Giang Loop Travel Plans?
Tet Holiday is Vietnam’s most important celebration. Here's how to navigate travel in 2026.
Faye Hilling
Jan 129 min read


30+ Things Your Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider Isn’t Telling You (But Probably Should)
Discover what your Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider isn't telling you.
Faye Hilling
Jan 915 min read


Winter Weather on the Ha Giang Loop: What it's Really Like in 2026
Planning the Ha Giang Loop in winter? Discover what winter weather on the Ha Giang Loop really feels like.
Faye Hilling
Jan 59 min read


7-Day Cao Bang Loop vs 5-Day Cao Bang Loop: Is Ba Be Lake Worth the Extra Time?
Choosing between the 7-Day Cao Bang Loop vs 5-Day Cao Bang Loop? Here's the ultimate breakdown.
Faye Hilling
Jan 212 min read


Ha Giang Loop Map and Itinerary 2026: Best Routes, Daily Breakdown & Travel Tips
Planning the Ha Giang Loop in 2026? Discover the best Ha Giang Loop map and itinerary options.
Faye Hilling
Dec 29, 20259 min read


What Are the Ha Giang Loop Road Conditions Really Like? (Winter 2025-2026)
Planning the Ha Giang Loop in winter? Learn about road conditions, fog, cold weather risks, best routes, bike tips, and how to ride safely.
Faye Hilling
Dec 26, 202511 min read


Cherry Blossoms in Ha Giang 2026: When & How to See Them with Bong Hostel
Discover the best time to see Cherry Blossoms in Ha Giang in 2026 and how Bong Hostel helps travellers catch peak bloom.
Faye Hilling
Dec 22, 20256 min read


Ha Giang Loop FAQs: 65+ Questions Backpackers Ask Before Doing the Loop (A–Z Guide: Part 2)
This is part 2 of the ultimate A–Z of Ha Giang Loop FAQs—written by people who live it, ride it, and guide it.
Faye Hilling
Dec 17, 202515 min read


The Best Festivals on the Ha Giang Loop in 2026
Here is a list of every major festival on the Ha Giang Loop in 2026.
Faye Hilling
Dec 10, 202515 min read


Ha Giang Loop FAQs: 65+ Questions Backpackers Ask Before Doing the Loop (A–Z Guide: Part 1)
This is part 1 of the ultimate A–Z of Ha Giang Loop FAQs—written by people who live it, ride it, and guide it.
Faye Hilling
Dec 3, 202514 min read


Culture on the Ha Giang Loop (2025–2026): The Complete Cultural Travel Guide + Bong Hostel’s Culture Tour
Discover the culture of the Ha Giang Loop in 2025–2026.
Faye Hilling
Nov 28, 202512 min read


Bong Hostel Charity Tour 2025: Ride the Ha Giang Loop That Gives Back
Join Bong Hostel’s Ha Giang Loop Charity Tour this December to give back to the communities of Northern Vietnam.
Faye Hilling
Nov 24, 20257 min read


Tourism on the Ha Giang Loop: How to Avoid the Crowds in 2026
Learn why crowds are growing on the Ha Giang Loop, where they concentrate, and how to choose quieter routes for an authentic ride.
Faye Hilling
Nov 21, 20256 min read


Why You Should Tip Your Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider
Wondering whether to tip your Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider? Discover why tipping matters, how much to give, and how it supports local communities.
Faye Hilling
Nov 7, 20259 min read
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