Mà´ng lad and his zero đồng journey through Việt Nam
The 27-year-old challenged himself to walk from south to north through the whole of Việt Nam, and his budget for such a long journey? Zero đồng.
His trip was interrupted by COVID-19, but now he is about to complete the last leg of the trek, which is arguably the toughest.
“This is the most challenging stage with most of the mountainous roads, so I prepared very carefully. I am very eager to conquer this final challenge,” Khải told Việt Nam News.
"Because the coronavirus pandemic is under control, this time I go slowly to discover and spread my passion to the people. Of course, this is still a zero đồng trip."
Khải departed on August 19 from Hà Ná»™i's outskirts district of Mê Linh and plans to reach to the LÅ©ng Cú flagpole in Hà Giang Province – the northernmost part of the country – on September 19.
The very start of his journey began on April 18, 2021 at Cà Mau – the southernmost part of the country. After 53 days on the road, mainly walking along the coast, he finally reached the capital Hà Ná»™i. But because of COVID, his trip ground to a halt.
Now as the pandemic has eased, it’s back on the road, with Khải hoping his journey will inspire others to experience the amazing sights, sounds, and people of Việt Nam.
“I hope that my journey through Việt Nam brings many values to young people. You shouldn’t waste your youth, just believe in yourself you can do it,” Khải said.
“The ethnic minority Mông people get married very early. I want them to face challenges and expand their knowledge."
Khải travels light, just a backpack with a few changes of clothes, two mobile phones, one battery, water bottle and a walking stick.
At first when his journey began, Khải underestimated the challenges that lay ahead. The entire trip relied on his own survival instincts.
“The first days in Cà Mau were very hard, facing many difficulties in begging and sleeping overnight. Sometimes, I just slept on a hammock in the yard but there were too many mosquitoes," he said.
"In Bạc Liêu, I asked to work at a restaurant at noon. It was also my first job that I felt very happy.” Read More…
