How better to spend a long layover than enjoying 360 panoramic views of the modern Malaysian capital? Since we had a bit of time to spend upon landing into Kuala…
The city of Siem Reap is a strangely quaint mix of pastoral country meets grand tourist spectacle. Arriving once again to a slower paced city was sweet relief after the hustle…
Melancholy and modernity coalesce in Vietnam’s largest city to offer up a conflicting farewell to the country. Our late night landing into Tan Son Nhat International Airport was a rather unpleasant, if…
The majestic resting place of the former emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty is nestled among the forests of Hue. Hue is known for its many tombs located throughout the countryside, so we…
A rich history and faded elegance abound in the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Back in Hanoi after our two day excursion to Ha Long Bay, we said our fond…
Ha Long Bay is a popular excursion from Hanoi full of breathtaking vistas and calm, serene waters. Looking forward to getting back to nature and away from human beings in…
An introduction to the northern cuisine, colorful character and controlled chaos of Vietnam. Landing into Noi Bai International Airport was a stark contrast to the peace and quiet of Luang…
Despite a very long and bumpy journey, this charming sleepy town turned out a pleasant surprise. It was early in the morning and our nightmare bus from Huay Xai arrived at the…
The following is meant to be a humorous and therapeutic account of taking the overnight bus for the first time from a couple of admittedly well-to-do travelers. After all was…
We set out early from Huay Xai to start our trek into the Nam Kan National Park. The Gibbon Experience is a conservation project where visitors get a chance to navigate a…
