Say the words, ‘Southeast Asia‘ and you’ll draw mental imagery of long-tail boats, white sand beaches, lazy rivers and rolling mountains, gorgeous temples, flaming street food, scooters on every corner, thundering waterfalls, lush rainforests, and ruins of civilisations past. It’s a part of the world that can overwhelm first time visitors with how much there … Continue reading The Ultimate 3 Month Guide to Experiencing Southeast Asia
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An Unforgettable Two Weeks Exploring Southeast Asia
Say the words, ‘Southeast Asia‘ and you’ll draw mental imagery of long-tail boats, white sand beaches, lazy rivers, rolling mountains, gorgeous temples, flaming street food, scooters on every corner, thundering waterfalls, lush rainforests, and ruins of civilisations past. It’s a part of the world that can overwhelm first time visitors with how much there is … Continue reading An Unforgettable Two Weeks Exploring Southeast Asia
Two Weeks to Travel the Best of Vietnam
There's more to Vietnam than meets the eye. Visiting Vietnam was a last minute, ‘sure why not visit’ addition to a trip that I planned with great excitement for Thailand, a place I'd been dreaming of visiting for years. In the end, it was Vietnam that stole the show. It was love at first sight … Continue reading Two Weeks to Travel the Best of Vietnam
The Ultimate Guide to Sai Gon, Vietnam
Sai Gon is Vietnam at its busiest- it's chaotic, crowded and noisy but so worth exploring. As the biggest city in Vietnam, many know it as Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). When the South lost the war against the North, the city changed its name in 1975. Despite the name change, many locals still call … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Sai Gon, Vietnam
5 Places in Southeast Asia I Fell for Head Over Heels
Say the words, 'Southeast Asia' and you'll draw mental imagery of long-tail boats, white sand beaches, lazy rivers and rolling mountains, gorgeous temples, flaming street food, scooters on every corner, thundering waterfalls, lush rainforests, and ruins of civilisations past. It's a part of the world that can overwhelm first time visitors with how much there … Continue reading 5 Places in Southeast Asia I Fell for Head Over Heels
The Best Vegetarian Banh Mi I Ate in Vietnam
THE BEST VEGETARIAN BANH MI IN VIETNAM Heading to Vietnam, I couldn't have been more excited for the coffee. I'd heard tale of good vegetarian food, but was also weary having visited Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. I managed to find good vegetarian eats in all three, but really had to work for it. One thing … Continue reading The Best Vegetarian Banh Mi I Ate in Vietnam
How Da Nang Stole my Heart and Became One of my Favourite Places in SE Asia
A GUIDE TO DA NANG When initially planning a month long stint spent traveling Vietnam, I had three cities on my radar- Hanoi, Hoi An and Sai Gon. While in Hanoi, I planned on also heading to Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay. Visiting Da Nang was something I completely overlooked at first. Thankfully, a … Continue reading How Da Nang Stole my Heart and Became One of my Favourite Places in SE Asia
The Ultimate Guide to Hanoi: Must Do’s & Can’t Misses
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HANOI Hanoi. Just the name of the city conjures images of motorbikes, street food flames rising up from the sidewalk, its infamous train street, French colonial architecture, charming cafes, and chaos- always chaos. Vietnam is the kind of place that awakens your sense and pulls you in from all angles. The … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Hanoi: Must Do’s & Can’t Misses
Discovering Coffee Mania in Sai Gon
A GUIDE TO COFFEE IN SAI GON Vietnam is the second largest coffee producing country in the world, so you know they mean business when it comes to brew. Sai Gon was my last stop in Vietnam. Prior, I'd been to Hanoi, Sa Pa, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Da Nang over the course … Continue reading Discovering Coffee Mania in Sai Gon
The Only Tour You Need to Take in Sai Gon: A Motorbike Street Food Tour
A REVIEW OF A MOTORBIKE FOOD TOUR IN SAI GON Whizzing through city streets. Whipping around corners. Beep, beeeeeeep! Pulling up curbside to a street food stall with locals snaked around the corner. This will be nearly the exact scene stop after stop on a motorbike street food tour of Sai Gon, Vietnam. Before heading … Continue reading The Only Tour You Need to Take in Sai Gon: A Motorbike Street Food Tour