From the stunning views of Sam Mountain and Ha Long Bay to the man-made artistry of the sacred temples and pagodas to the rice terraces and beaches, Vietnam is stunning. There’s no denying that backpacking Vietnam (or simply traveling here on a vacation) is an experience filled with natural beauty, hectic cities, and some of […]
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Why I’ll Never Return to Vietnam
Updated: 10/16/18 | Published: 9/19/2010 NOTE: This post was written in 2010 about an experience in 2007. It’s very old and so is the experience. As I say at the end of this article, you should go to Vietnam. The country has changed a lot. Take the article with a grain of salt. And, if […]
Biking the Mekong Delta in Vietnam
While in Vietnam, I decided to join some new friends on a long-distance biking trip. Unfortunately, things didn’t go quite as planned.
Hanoi Travel Guide
Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital, is either the starting or finishing point for travelers in the country as most people travel north to south or south to north. It’s a bustling city full of backpackers and travelers with a lot to see and do — none of which will break the bank. Hanoi is filled with […]
Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon, though all the locals still call it that) is the largest (and most chaotic city) in Vietnam. Motorbikes, bicycles, cars, and rickshaws go wherever they please, and lots of street stands and markets spill into the traffic lanes. It’s a city with a billion things happening at […]
Hoi An Travel Guide
Hoi An was my favorite destination in Vietnam. When I backpacked Hoi An, I fell in love. I loved spending time by the river, watching the sunset, strolling through the narrow streets of the Old Town strung with colorful lanterns, and drinking cheap beer. The city is packed with picturesque historical homes, pagodas, and street-side […]
Southeast Asia Travel Guide
Backpackers have been traveling through Southeast Asia since the late 1960s and early 1970s, leaving a well-worn trail around the region. Starting in beautiful Thailand, the trail makes its way to up-and-coming Laos, through Vietnam, and to the temples of Angkor Wat. It then winds back into Thailand, where people head south to party in […]
Southeast Asia Itineraries: From 2 Weeks to 3 Months
Itinerary planning is a complex beast that is highly dependent on your likes and dislikes but I want to share how i go about picking places, routes, and why some places don’t make the cut. This is how I decided my current route through Southeast Asia.
Nha Trang Travel Guide
With its white sandy beaches stretching into a dramatic backdrop of mountains, and with nineteen stunning islands to visit, it’s no wonder Nha Trang is a popular beach destination for backpackers and travelers in Vietnam. Once a sleepy seaside village, the city grew into a coastal vacation hub during the French occupation and that has […]
10 Destinations Under $50 A Day
Updated: 4/2/24 | April 2nd, 2024 We all want to travel more. A vacation, career break, gap year trip — while our travel desires and destinations might be different, everybody wants to travel more. But no matter what kind of trip you want to take, chances are you are going to encounter one of the […]
15 Off-The-Beaten-Path & Unique Things to Do in Prague
Last Updated: 8/4/2023 | August 4th, 2023 Prague is one of Europe’s most popular cities. Owing to its stunning medieval architecture, it has developed a reputation as one of the continent’s must-see destinations. Unfortunately, its popularity means it gets packed during the summer. In 2019, nearly seven million tourists descended on Prague, a city of […]
My Favorite Travel Books of 2016
I love to read and this year I read a ton! Now that the end of the year is near, I thought I’d share my list of the best travel books of 2016. These books will inspire you as well as help you plan your next adventure.