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Cat Ba Island Itinerary for Backpackers: How to Spend 2 or 3 DaysCat Ba Island
Faye Hilling·October 19, 2026

Cat Ba Island Itinerary for Backpackers: How to Spend 2 or 3 Days

Here's our recommended Cat Ba itinerary for backpackers, with suggestions for spending 2 or 3 days on the island.

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3-Day 2-Night Ha Giang Loop Tour: Best Route and Itineraries in 2026Ha Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·October 16, 2026

3-Day 2-Night Ha Giang Loop Tour: Best Route and Itineraries in 2026

Let's compare Bong Hostel’s 3-day, 2-night Ha Giang Loop tours: the classic group adventure and the slower Culture Tour.

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Cao Bang Weather in Autumn: September, October & NovemberCao Bang
Faye Hilling·October 12, 2026

Cao Bang Weather in Autumn: September, October & November

Planning a trip to Cao Bang in autumn? Here's everything you need to know!

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Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay: Can You See Both on One Cruise?Cat Ba Island
Faye Hilling·October 9, 2026

Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay: Can You See Both on One Cruise?

Find out how to visit both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay on one 2-day, 1-night luxury cruise with Bong Hostel.

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Ha Giang Buckwheat Flower Season 2026: Where to See the Best Blooms on the Ha Giang LoopHa Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·October 5, 2026

Ha Giang Buckwheat Flower Season 2026: Where to See the Best Blooms on the Ha Giang Loop

Discover when buckwheat flowers blossom, where to see them, and everything to know about the 2026 festival.

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What Does a Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider Actually Do in 2026?Ha Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·October 2, 2026

What Does a Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider Actually Do in 2026?

Here's everything a Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider does in 2026.

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Bong Hostel Secret Tour Is Back: 6 Days 5 Nights Beyond the Ha Giang LoopCao Bang
Faye Hilling·September 28, 2026

Bong Hostel Secret Tour Is Back: 6 Days 5 Nights Beyond the Ha Giang Loop

Bong Hostel’s Secret Tour returns on 10 October for six days of adventure through Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Ban Gioc, Ba Be, and beyond.

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Things to Do in Ha Giang Before Your Ha Giang Loop TourHa Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·September 25, 2026

Things to Do in Ha Giang Before Your Ha Giang Loop Tour

Discover the best things to do in Ha Giang, from mountain views and riverside walks to Bong's 1-day tour.

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Harvest Season on the Ha Giang Loop: Top Rice Fields You Can't Miss in 2026Ha Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·September 21, 2026

Harvest Season on the Ha Giang Loop: Top Rice Fields You Can't Miss in 2026

Discover the best Ha Giang Loop rice fields in 2026, when harvest season happens, and where to see golden rice in September and October.

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