I just covered the bakery in Cat Ba, so I decided it was time to write about the sweets and bakeries in Hanoi as well. One of the few things I had read about Vietnam before going there (a travel decision made less than a week in advance) was the abundance of bakeries. Thus I …
Exploring Cat Ba island, the largest island in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay is a highlight of any trip. Unknown to most travelers, this island is a perfect gateway to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. This guide will show you all you need to know to make magic happen. Cat Ba Island Travel Guide – …
Each day during our time in Cat Ba, usually directly following a meal, we would go visit the Cat Ba Family Bakery. While I don’t remember seeing any label outside, this is the name I found for it online and I’m pretty sure this was the only bakery on the island. Lucky for us, it …
When picturing Vietnam, if the war doesn’t come to mind, then the iconic scenes of Ha Long Bay do. I had been wanting to visit since early high school and it was a top destination for Briana too. Figuring out the best way to see the bay was a big question for us, but Briana …
If you are making a visit to Seoul you won’t want to miss Gyeongbokgung Palace. Currently, it’s ranked as the 2nd top thing to do in Seoul on Trip Advisor – after the War Memorial. The palace is stunning year-round with pale pink cherry blossoms in bloom in the spring, a nice green landscape in …
Overlooking Cat Ba Bay is Cat Ba Cannon Fort. An old military compound dating back to World War II, the fort is a fun activity for while you are on Cat Ba Island. Even if you only make it for the views, you won’t be disappointed. Cat Ba Cannon Fort With our gas tank nearly …