Mount Fansipan With Kids - Day 18 - Sapa Vietnam Family Travel Tips

Day 18 of our Southeast Asia family travel diary takes us to Mt Fansipan — the highest peak in Indochina — for a day that blends breathtaking scenery with the real challenges of travelling Sapa, Vietnam with kids. This episode of the Motivated Travel Show isn’t just about the Fansipan cable car or the mountain views. It’s about the reality of parenting on the road, managing routines, keeping kids fed, and navigating the emotional recovery we’re still working through after losing our home to a fire. Fansipan is one of the most iconic things to do in Sapa, and in this video I take you through the full experience: getting the kids up early, organising transport, navigating the cable car station, dealing with crowds, managing the terrible rain and must, and keeping everyone motivated during a long, high‑altitude day. You’ll see what the summit is really like, how the weather can change quickly, and what families should expect when visiting with young children. But this diary series is more than a travel guide. It’s an honest look at what family travel actually feels like. In this episode, I talk openly about the daily struggles that don’t disappear just because you’re in a beautiful place — sibling fights, tired kids, hunger meltdowns and the constant balancing act of keeping routines alive while still trying to enjoy the journey. Travelling after a major life event adds another layer, and I share how we’re managing the emotional load while still giving the kids a sense of adventure and stability. Travelling long‑term with kids means constantly learning how to backpack as a family, and in this episode I share the real tips that keep us moving around the world without losing our minds. From managing routines on the road to keeping kids fed during long travel days, this is what backpacking with kids actually looks like. If you’re planning a family gap year or trying to figure out how to travel the world with kids on a budget, I talk through the practical things that help us stay organised, reduce stress, and keep the kids happy while backpacking through Southeast Asia. These are the simple, real‑life backpacking‑with‑kids tips we rely on every day. Alongside the Fansipan experience, this episode also works as a Sapa family guide. I cover simple ways to keep kids entertained in town, how to find easy food options like local BBQ eateries, and how to structure your day so you’re not rushing or overwhelmed. Sapa Vietnam is stunning, but it can be intense, and this video shows how we found moments of calm, connection, and fun between the big activities. As always, this diary vlog is part of the Motivated Travel Show, created by journalist Chris Stead, documenting our Southeast Asia journey one day and vlog at a time. My goal is to give families real, experience‑driven insight into what travel with kids actually looks like — the highs, the lows, the logistics, and the moments that make it all worthwhile. See the full series here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmQU4Q6BqGZEQL912adfkPKCXOvsEP5IB If you’re planning a trip to Sapa, researching Mt Fansipan, or looking for honest advice on travelling Southeast Asia with kids, Day 18 gives you a complete, unfiltered look at one of the biggest days of our Vietnam adventure. More episodes are coming as we continue our journey through Southeast Asia, sharing the real story behind family travel on the road. #sapa #vietnamtravel #familytravel #travelwithkids #motivatedtravel