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Vietnam is a fascinating travel destination with various world-class attractions that are bound to fill your days with awe and adventure. However, some remote areas of the country offer a lot more to marvel at.

The Ha Giang Province in the east of the Red River is one of the less travelled sections of Vietnam. Limestone and granite landscapes line the province to create beautiful sceneries. Its proximity to the Chinese border is one reason the province doesn’t receive many visitors as it is the final frontier in the north.

The Vietnamese coastline is famous for its exquisite beaches, but you can trade in the favourites in Ho Coc and My Tho for the sparsely inhabited Ganh Da Dia coastline. You will encounter fishing villages with very little life and sparkling beaches that are not overpopulated with honeymooners. The sand dunes are very impressive also.

Phu Dien is another remote part of Vietnam you can head to for a spectacular coast. The Cham Temple used to be buried in sand dunes, and its ruins are an extraordinary vision. With various seafood places, it’s not hard to have a great time here.

Ho Chi Minh City offers several attractions, with some being more famous than others. The Museum in Ho Chi Minh is one spot that may not get very much attention. The various exhibits in the galleries are symbolic of different eras in Vietnam.

Hon Gai Peninsula is also a surprising find that will have you going back in no time. The area is between Ninh Hoa and Tuy Hoa to the north of Nha Trang. Discover stretches of unexplored beaches that are characterised by very high sand dunes.

Remote Vietnam is worth your time if you know where to look. Most of the places that are off the beaten path may present some infrastructure challenges. Prepare to find your own transport in some regions and struggle for accommodation in others, but that is part of the fun.

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It is always be a fun idea to start thinking about and planning your holiday(s) for the year. If you and your partner want to get away together and do something more than just laying around on the beach with a book and a pina colada, then why not consider a more adventurous type of trip? To get some inspiration, here are a handful of your favourite adventure holiday ideas for couples.

Thailand

You can incorporate lots of adventure into a traditional Thai beach holiday by doing things like kayaking from island to island and discovering some of the secret locations that are usually kept under wraps from tourists who like to stick to the beaten track. As well as being a land of adventure, Thailand is a great place to party.

The Northern Lights

If you want to travel somewhere different and witness one of the most unusual yet stunning natural phenomenons on this earth, then head to the parts of Scandinavia that enable visitors to get an up close and personal look at the Northern Lights. You might have seen them on the TV, but there really is nothing like witnessing it in person.

Machu Picchu

Do something amazing by taking the once in a lifetime opportunity to hike the Inca Trail to discover the ancient ruins of a long lost society. There are more than 25 miles of roads to explore with your loved one, and you’ll be able to take some absolutely outstanding photographs.

Yosemite National Park

With over 1200 square miles to explore, there is enough natural beauty and wildlife crammed in to California’s Yosemite National Park to provide a thrilling and unforgettable couples holiday. If you and your loved one are the outdoorsy types, then this is a perfect chance to spend time in the great outdoors!

Ready to pack your bags?

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With more companies than ever offering adventure travel trips to the wildest parts of the world, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the choice available. Fortunately, some stand out from the rest thanks to their professionalism and love of adventure travel. So, here in no particular order are five of the best adventure travel companies.

G Adventure

With years of experience in adventure travel and a good collection of awards to show for it from the likes of National Geographic, G Adventure certainly deserves its enviable reputation. They provide over a thousand adventure travel itineraries to all parts of the globe and have a great focus on African safaris and wildlife encounters.

Intrepid Travel

Intrepid travel love to involve their travellers with local people and their customs in out of the way places such as the hill tribe villages of the Thai-Burmese border. Having small groups and using local transport, whether that happens to be by pick-up truck or by elephant, they’ll certainly get you to see the real country and people up close and face to face.

Tusker Trail

Mountain trekking is Tusker Trail’s speciality and nobody does it better than this highly-experienced, family-run company. Popular treks include Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Everest Base Camp in Nepal and Machu Pinchu in the Peruvian Andes.

Elevate Destinations

This company specialises in luxury adventure travel trips, especially for families. What really makes this company stand out is their commitment to preserving the rural environments they visit as well as donating funds to local projects. You can even get involved in volunteering.

Austin Adventures

This company has a good range of travel adventures to offer you. These include trekking in the Andes of South America, sports adventure trips in Costa Rica and boat cruises on the mighty Mekong River as it passes through Cambodia and Vietnam.