Vietnam is, without a doubt, a fabulous introduction to Asia and all things adventure. It’s a country of dramatic contrasts, where nearly a hundred million people live in harmony with a landscape that feels both ancient and electric. From the mist-shrouded “Roof of Indochina” to the sun-baked deltas, the opportunities for discovery are endless and always vibrant. It’s got bustling cities galore, but don’t be fooled into thinking that’s all you can do on a Vietnam expedition: what about trekking for ethnic heritage in Sapa, walking and cave-camping in Phong Nha, boating through the “River of Nine Dragons” in the Mekong Delta, or relaxing on the pristine sands of Phu Quoc? And no description of a Vietnam journey would be complete without a mention of the emerald waters and towering karsts of Ha Long Bay, one of the natural world’s most cinematic seascapes.