Imagine this: Double 10 (October 10), which is Taiwan’s National Day celebration, was just around the corner. Our great idea was to have a long weekend getaway to Kenting, the southernmost gem of Taiwan. On Thursday, the 5th of October, …
Tainan Apartment Hunt
When we touched down in Tainan, our primary goal was to find a rental apartment. In anticipation of our stay, we had booked a hotel room for six nights, fully aware that it might be too short, but we kept …
Tainan, Taiwan, First Impressions
After enjoying a wonderful month in Vietnam, it’s time to move on to Tainan, Taiwan. Fortunately, there are several direct flights each week from Saigon to Tainan, so the journey was quite straightforward. Tainan will be our home for an …
South Vietnam, Saigon, Cu Chi, Mekong Delta
We flew from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), which served as our home base for exploring the southern region. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, (most people still …
Central Vietnam, Hue & Hoi An
Our arrival in Hue was marked by the rhythmic clatter of the train wheels as they slowed to a halt around 1:00 pm. The moment we stepped onto the platform, the heat wrapped around us like a warm embrace, reminding …
Central Vietnam, Ninh Binh, Dong Hoi, Phong Nha
After an amazing cruise among the limestone rocks of Cat Ba Bay, we traveled south by bus to Ninh Binh, and then continued even further by taking a night train to Dong Hoi. In Ninh Binh we visited Hua Lu, …
Cat Ba Bay, Venezia Cruise
After a brief night’s stay in Hanoi, our journey led us to the tranquil waters of Cat Ba Bay for a memorable cruise. While most people opt for the crowded Ha Long Bay, we chose the serenity of Cat Ba …
North East Vietnam
North East Vietnam is a less frequented destination for non-Vietnamese tourists. However, it holds a special charm for Vietnamese people, and we were curious to explore it just like the locals do! Venturing into the enchanting North East, we embarked …
North Vietnam, Ha Giang Loop
After our hiking experience around Sapa, we headed east for the Ha Giang Loop, which undoubtedly became one of the most memorable highlights of our stay in Vietnam. We’ve taken many pictures & made a series for each chapter below. …
Sa Pa, Night Train & Trekking to Ta Phin
After the bustling streets of Hanoi, we ventured to the mountains in the north of Vietnam. We took a night train to Lao Cai and a bus to Sapa, both near China’s border. At 6.00 am, we arrived in Lao …
