I Backpacked Solo Through Vietnam – How It Helped Me Heal

"I signed up for a two-night, three-day excursion with Halong Hideaway tours and was grateful they handled every logistical detail; we stayed on an enormous yacht with two Jacuzzis, spacious cabins with private balconies, and multiple top decks, which made it easy to relax, join boat parties, kayak through the bay, and explore hidden beaches and Cát Bà Island with fellow travelers." - Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel is an editor at Travel + Leisure, where she assigns, edits, and publishes the product reviews and recommendations that help guide travelers toward the best shoes, apparel, accessories, and hotels for their needs. Sophie has traveled to 53 countries and lived in five, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has more than six years of experience as a writer, editor, and copywriter. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines