Cat Ba Island is a phenomenal secret off the coast of Vietnam. By far, one of our favorite spots in the country, it is home to pristine wilderness. In Cat Ba National Park, we accidentally found ourselves taking the wrong hike and wound up at Ngu Lam Peak. Ngu Lam Peak offers great views and …
We spent a total of three weeks in Saigon in February of 2016. Two weeks were spent in District 1 and 1 week in Go Vap District. A motorbike taxi driver relaxes on his bike. Vietnamese Flags A man gets his hair cut on the street. Saigon afternoon Busy Saigon streets in District 1 Motorbikes …
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital in the northern part of the country. Existing for over a thousand years, and celebrating its millennium in 2010. While the city is divided into many districts, there are a few that travelers will most likely travel through. One of the most distinct and vibrant of these districts is the Old …
You get to set your own schedule. 2. Except when the only bus/plane is at 5am. 3. You have a general sense of freedom. 4. Some of your friends and family may have doubts about your lifestyle. 5. A few may wonder when you will get a “real job.” 6. Oftentimes you don’t know where you’re going to be in 3 months, …
The best food you’ll find in Vietnam won’t be from a restaurant or some chic cafe – no, it will be found in the beating heart of the cities, on the side of rural roads, out of a push cart, while dining on plastic childrens’ chairs and tables. If you’re eating well, you’re indulging in …
One of the key marking events in South Korea is the local street market. Many neighborhoods (or -dongs as their referred to here) will have a local market. These markets will sell the local fare and food, usually at a much cheaper price than you might find at regular stores. Our local market was the …