When living in Vietnam as an expat, I found the city of Hanoi to be a wonderful mix of old and new. From the Old Quarter with French influenced architecture and egg coffee to the neighborhood of Tay Ho where nearer businesses were known to take shape. My experience living in the city was highly … Continue reading Explore Hanoi: Off-the-Beaten-Path Attractions
Hoi An, Vietnam is a magical destination with things to explore during the day as well as a unique feel at night. This town is frequently visited among backpackers exploring South East Asia and you'll soon find out why! I'll now dive into my top 3 things to do when visiting Hoi An. This list … Continue reading Top 3 Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Once you have finished exploring the mainland from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya, it'll be time to fly to one of the islands to anchor yourself for the rest of your trip. The most common destinations include flying into Krabi or Phuket. A one-way ticket to Krabi can be as low as $62 USD (and possibly … Continue reading The Perfect Thai Island Itinerary: ~1 week
Reclining Buddha Thailand is the "Land of Smiles", a beautiful South East Asian (SEA) country! Home to pad Thai, motorbikes and many people's gateway to SEA, there are lots of things to do and experience in Thailand. Below, I will detail a 1-week tour of Thailand "Overland" that can be combined with the "Island Life" … Continue reading The Perfect Mainland Thailand Itinerary: ~1 week
Beautiful Sri Lanka š±š° Sri Lanka is an island most commonly known for its teardrop shape, abundant supply of tea, and close proximity to its bigger sister, India. When I first mentioned my desire to visit Sri Lanka, many people admitted to not knowing much about this country, especially compared to other Southeast Asian countries. … Continue reading Sri Lanka: An Introduction
India is often discussed in the "west" (e.g. North America / Europe) in negative terms. Upon arrival to India, I braced myself for the things I had heard about. For example: pollution, traffic jams, scams, and the imminent danger I would face due to traveling solo as a female. As a result of my experiences, … Continue reading 5 Myths about India
Note: I was talking to a woman in my current master's cohort about my time in Vietnam. I was rummaging around my computer (if you can do such a thing) to find a topic or a series of photos to share for this week when I stumbled upon this... This morning I woke up at … Continue reading Re: Memories of Vietnam
Vietnam is a gorgeous Southeast Asian country! By all accounts, the country boasts mountains, lakes, waterfalls, cities, towns and more! During my stint as an English teacher living in Hanoi, Vietnam, I found ways to continue traveling even amidst work. Here are three of the best day trips from the capital of the North. En … Continue reading 3 Day Trips From Hanoi, Vietnam
What do you think of when you think of Myanmar? Formally known as Burma, this country evokes a range of images when mentioned. Frequented in the news for humanitarian injustices, Myanmar is often seen as dangerous, socio-politically unstable, and a "no-go" for many travelers. This begs the question: Why did I go? Man uses a … Continue reading 3 Things to Do in Myanmar
Taipei is the cosmopolitan capital of Taiwan. I arrived in Taipei for a brief visa run trip and I was instantly hooked by the city's cleanliness, food and affinity for street art. Graffiti art in Taipei The cultural influences of Taiwan are diverse. For example, the influence of Chinese food, Korean music and trendy art … Continue reading Taipei, Taiwan
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