Halong Bay and Castaways Island with Hanoi Backpackers Hostel

By Elaine Villatoro • ASIA, DESTINATIONS, VIETNAM

Back in late December, 2014, I booked a 2 days and 1 night tour to Halong Bay & Castaway Island with Vietnam Backpackers Hostel which is located in downtown Hanoi, …
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