Chased Down a Mountain by Local Hmong ladies
I came to Sapa to go trekking; I prepared for that trek by eating mocha cake. That should give you a glimpse into my…
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Travel destinations, attractions and places across Asia, including things to do, tips, main attractions and tales from quirky encounters with locals.
Sapa: A Hillside Town in Northwestern Vietnam
A knock on the carriage door. The scent of fresh coffee being poured into cups. The gold duvet wrapped around my body. Thick fog…
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The Luxuries of Travel in SE Asia
I am getting spoiled here. And I mean seriously spoiled! One of the many luxuries of travel in Asia is the incredibly low cost…
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Kayaking in Halong Bay
Halong Bay was one of the destinations that I most wanted to visit in Southeast Asia, and I finally made it there last…
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Why You Need to Visit Vietnam
If you only have time to explore one country in Southeast Asia, visit VIETNAM! Let’s admit it, when it comes to travel, Vietnam gets a…
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Shopping for Clothes in Hoi An
When in Hoi An, you go shopping! I am currently in Hoi An, a city in the center of Vietnam that is world…
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The Silk Lanterns of Hoi An
They are everywhere. They hang from trees, line the store fronts, and light the markets at night. Hoi An is one of those towns…
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Beach Towns or Colonial Cities?
Three countries, twelve cities, and ten weeks of travel later, I am starting to discover what kind of places I like to linger in….
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Surviving the Temples of Angkor
Oh, the temples of Angkor! One of the highlights of travel in Cambodia. It may seem like an easy task to explore these ancient…
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Misadventures on the Mekong Delta
With a dip of the paddle into the café au lait waters, we effortlessly glide down the narrow waterways of the Mekong Delta. A…
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