Community Based Tourism in Hoang Su Phi

Isolated in rough off – road areas, Hoang Su Phi can get overshadowed by more popular nearby destinations such as Quan Ba and Dong Van. However, that's not to say that there aren't amazing things to see and do in this under-the-radar destination. This time, we took a 4-day inspection trip, co-organized by CRED and RTC Vietnam, to Vietnam’s most impressive terraced rice field destination that is home to cultural diversity, truly authentic experiences and the extensive trail networks (from easy to tough adventures). And here are introduction about Hoang Su Phi CBT and our few highlights from our trip. ...READ MORE

How Footprint Travel’s Volunteer Tourism Connect Cultures and Support Community

Volunteer tourism has become a popular growing travel trend for the past few years. Travelers spend their money on the opportunity to do volunteer work in another country. Some say it’s a moral practice contributing to the local community where they travel to, while others say it does more harm than good. With mission rooted in responsible travel, we act as a bridge between you and the host and help you take our mission to the next level. Today, we sat down with Son – Footprint’s co-founder to talk about our activities towards volunteer tourism. ...READ MORE

Celebration of Mong’s New Year right in Hanoi

Life developments, mass tourism in a destination often seem as the threats to the nature and cultures themselves. Especially in developing countries like Vietnam, the preservation was insufficiently effective. However, in the recent years, the government has focused more on developing sustainable tourism. At the lower level, there have been many inspiring projects with great effort to preserve the culture. One of them is “Tet Mong Xuong Pho” or “Mong’s New Year on the street” ...READ MORE

Gift giving in Vietnam: FAQ’s with Footprint

Many people have frequently asked us: What should I bring as a gift for the home stay family? ...READ MORE

From Earth Hour to Earth Life at Footprint Travel

Born to travel responsibly, Footprint team is not only committed to take you travel responsibly but also committed to our daily life activities to support climate change – which is an important issue everyone should hear at least one before. ...READ MORE