What About Vietnam - S4-E22 - A wide lens view of trekking in Sapa

In this episode of "What About Vietnam," I talk with adventurer and cinematographer Jack Taylor about the region of Sapa in north western Vietnam.
Sapa is a scenic area known for its mountainous terrain and rice terraced fields. Jack shares his experience trekking and filming for his Youtube channel through the Hoang Lien Son Mountains and his interactions with the local hill tribes. As a result of this trip, Jack is able to provide useful information for travellers looking to explore the region and includes a link to Jack's YouTube channel for more visual content.

Exploring the mountains of Sapa is an adventure like no other. Sapa is an overnight train ride or bus ride from Hanoi. It is the perfect place for those looking to get a glimpse of the mountainous regions, scenic rice terraced fields, and hill tribes of Vietnam. It's the place that opens you up to the ethnic minority tribes of Vietnam and of traditions still operating as they have done for hundreds of years. His commentary around their guide on the trip, called May , will endear you to the Dao people which  many say are one of the many warm and welcoming ethnic groups in the region.  

Jack Taylor has traveled around the world, living in Spain, China, and Thailand before arriving in Vietnam and deciding to use his cinematic skills to create a more focused view of Vietnam.  His aim has been to focus on the people, places, food, and culture of the places he visited, and his videos of Sapa capture the beauty of the region perfectly.
You will know what I mean if you check his YouTube channel here which features  his story of trekking for 3 days with the Dao tribe  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4kPFsRVuAM

Overall, Sapa is an amazing place to explore the culture and wildlife of Vietnam. With the right preparation, research and respect for the local hill tribes, you will enjoy your stay and be talking about it for years to come.
For more visual content on the town of Sapa, check out Jack's YouTube - https://youtu.be/YSToRsNfb6A

[00:00:40] Sapa and Trekking in Vietnam. 
[00:05:18] Sapa and first experience. 
[00:08:06] Choosing the right trekking guide. 
[00:12:06] Trekking with local tribes. 
[00:16:00] Hiking tips for Sapa. 
[00:21:14] Herbal bath experience. 
[00:23:21] Backpacking in Vietnam.
[00:28:11] Water buffalo and snakes.

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