Vinh is a the capital of Nghệ An province, about 300km south of Hanoi, and is the 7th largest city in Vietnam at about 500,000 people. It's known as the 'Gateway to the South' by the people on Northern Vietnam. The city is well connected to the rest of the country with plenty of road, … Continue reading 10 things to do in Vinh and Nghe An, Vietnam
Tuy Hòa to Nha Trang: Untamed coastal beauty
More than halfway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, I'd lost count of the days this trip with my friends had lasted. We didn't talk about dates anymore, just places. A day earlier, my friend's bike had a serious breakdown and it forced us to stop in an up-and-coming town named Tuy Hòa instead of making … Continue reading Tuy Hòa to Nha Trang: Untamed coastal beauty
K’Ho Coffee: The Perfect Coffee Farm tour in Dalat, Vietnam
If you're in Dalat (Đà Lạt), then you probably know the two things that make it famous: wine and coffee. I was keen on taking a tour of both types of plantations, but finding the right option without taking a guided tour was hard to come by. It wasn't until I was sitting in One More … Continue reading K’Ho Coffee: The Perfect Coffee Farm tour in Dalat, Vietnam
A day trip to Thay Pagoda
Working 6 days a week makes it a bit difficult to take trips anywhere in Vietnam that are more than a few hours drive. After looking at a map for attractions outside the city, I decided on Thay Pagoda. 1-1.5 hours outside of Hanoi by motorbike, I pulled into this sleepy town with limestone mountains shooting … Continue reading A day trip to Thay Pagoda
How to do the Perfume Pagoda without a tour, near Hanoi
Now that I have gotten settled in Vietnam with my friends, we've found ourselves with free time (and the motorbikes) to explore around Hanoi. For our first day trip we chose the Perfume Pagoda, about 60km south of the city, to check out. And after it all, I think we've learned most people who visit the … Continue reading How to do the Perfume Pagoda without a tour, near Hanoi
13 Awesome Things to do on Ulleungdo
Mention Ulleungdo (울릉도) to a Korean and they might act surprised that you're going. It's a unique and fantastic island to get away to for a few days, and probably underrated compared to its larger cousin destination: Jeju Island. The whole idea of going to Ulleungdo had been on our minds for a few months. … Continue reading 13 Awesome Things to do on Ulleungdo
Must see places near the Southern coast of Korea
There's so much to do in Korea, it's easy to get overwhelmed on where to go next. Naturally, Seoul gets a lot of attention. If you have a few days to spare or are looking for a way to complete your Korean trip - a visit to these places in the South of the country … Continue reading Must see places near the Southern coast of Korea
