Vietnam is a very diverse country that is a lot bigger than most first time visitors think. It certainly took me by surprise on my first visit. From how cold it was in Hanoi, to the unexpected crowds in seemingly remote areas, there were plenty of things that I thought would have been...
We nearly didn’t make it to Ninh Binh. This makes it hard to believe that Ninh Binh is now my favorite place in Vietnam. The thing is, I didn’t really know that much about the town, or what to expect there. When we visited, we learned a lot, and much of that is, basically...
When visiting Da Nang, Vietnam recently, we quickly discovered that it wasn’t very easy to get around. The city is larger than you might expect, and even the “tourist” areas are not conducive to walking everywhere. It didn’t take long for us to realize that riding...
With Bali becoming so overcrowded since the Pandemic, visitors are finding it a lot harder to get the idyllic beachside experience of only a few short years ago. It’s no secret that a Bali holiday is not what it once was, and the more savvy traveler is seeking alternatives around...
Munduk Moding Plantation is a luxury resort in North Bali that has built itself, and its entire reputation on sustainability. You can see this reflected in every aspect of working life at the resort, from the water they use in the plantations and gardens, to the shampoo dispensers in...
Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort and Spa has always been on my radar as a place I wanted to stay and review. My regular readers and subscribers will know that the Munduk area of North Bali holds a special place in my heart. So when the opportunity was presented to me recently to...
If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, then the seaside city of Da Nang has probably already popped up on your radar. This beautiful place, along with the smaller town of Hoi An, located just next door, are not to be missed destinations for first time visitors. There are several things to...
If you are in Hanoi, and are looking to travel south toward Ho Chi Minh, then you might be thinking about breaking up the journey with a stop off midway in Danang (Da Nang). If so, then one of the best ways to make the journey is on the train. I chose to catch the Hanoi to Danang Train...
If you are in Hanoi and planning to catch the train for your onward journey, you should be aware of the Hanoi Train Station luggage locker scam. This isn’t widely known, but anyone that has tried to use the lockers at the station has probably come across it. Now, this won’t be...
Riding a scooter in Sapa is an easy way to get around. Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation online about it, and a few bad experiences result in bad advice. As someone that lives in South East Asia and is accustomed to riding scooters in places such as Indonesia, Malaysia and...
When researching for a trip to Vietnam, one of the many places that will begin to pop up on your radar is Sapa. This mountainside town in the clouds has risen rapidly in popularity in recent years, thanks mostly to instagram and other social media. But is Sapa Vietnam worth visiting? In...
When you visit Sapa, or are searching for things to do when in Sapa, you will often hear about Love Waterfall. Along with Silver Waterfall, they are two of the most recommended places to visit in the region. The fact that they are not located close to the town causes most visitors to skip...
