Approximately 60 miles southeast of the historic Vietnamese city of Hanoi lies the Ninh Binh Province. A stunning landscape littered with massive rainforest-covered islands that loom above emerald rice-paddies. Going by the same name, Ninh Binh itself is the capital…
VIETNAM
9 UNFORGETTABLE THINGS TO DO IN VIETNAM
Even though the paths and trails around Vietnam are well beaten by thousands of international visitors who come here every year, it is still an exhilarating country to visit. Diverse natural beauty, dynamic cities, vibrant streets lined with delicious food…
THINGS TO DO IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Whether you are backpacking on a shoestring budget or looking for a luxury vacation infused with adventure, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC, also known as Saigon), is a place you cannot miss. While there is a huge amount to see…
VIETNAM’S 5 MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOTS
To be honest, I didn’t expect to fall in love with Vietnam. I gave myself a week to explore the country toward the end of a Southeast Asia trip. I figured I was in the area, so why not? To…
HOW TO EXPERIENCE HALONG BAY FOR $12
Although travelling is perceived as a luxury, it is possible to travel on a budget. Although a monotonous task, if you set time aside to thoroughly compare prices – you can easily travel on even the strictest budget! (What I…
A LUXURY CRUISE IN HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM
Enchanted Ha Long Bay stretches from the northern coastline of Vietnam into the Gulf of Tonkin. “Enchanted” really is the right adjective to describe this wonderful place. It is no wonder in 1994 Ha Long Bay was designated a World Heritage…
10 BUDGET-FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN HANOI
I hadn’t planned on spending 10 days in Hanoi. The original idea had been to make our way leisurely up the coast of Vietnam and spend a couple of days here before flying home. But a pesky monsoon hit us…
HOI AN – THE VENICE OF THE EAST
Hoi An is a UNESCO heritage site located in the central part of Vietnam. Hoi An has characteristics that resemble Venice in so many ways: beautiful maze of alleys and small old buildings, bridges and rivers and outdoor cafes. Of…
INSPIRING WOMEN WITH A ‘QUEST FOR BEAUTY’
After 3 years working in the fashion photography industry I started to feel torn inside. I realised I was contributing to creating very unrealistic standards of Beauty that caused pain and problems to many girls and women around the world…killing…