Most people who visit Vietnam have Halong Bay on their list of must-visit destinations. But what many don’t realize is that Halong Bay has become a victim of its own success as it is filled with hundreds of cruise boats and visited by thousands of tourists every day. And most cruise boats in Halong Bay…
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Where to Stay in Hanoi, Vietnam: The 10 Best Hotels
Are you planning a trip to Hanoi, Vietnam and wondering where you should book your stay? The most popular area for tourists is the Old Quarter where you’ll be within walking distance of Ho Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House, the night market, and countless bars and restaurants. Check out the list of our 10…
The 9 Best Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
If you’re planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and are wondering where you should stay, we’ve got you covered! We absolutely love this big, bustling city and have been lucky enough to stay in various hotels and neighborhoods during our many trips. But Saigon is quite large, with different numbered districts, so…
The 8 Best Hiking Shoes and Boots for Havasu Falls
If you are planning a trip to Havasu Falls this year you are probably beginning to think about what you’ll need to pack for your upcoming adventure. We created a comprehensive packing list to help you plan, but wanted to spend more time on the two most important items that you’ll need to bring –…
The Best 26 Things To Do and See in Taiwan: Not-to-be-Missed Highlights!
Taiwan is a beautiful country filled with beautiful national parks, white-sand beaches, and lots of history. But surprisingly, you’ll find very few foreign tourists here. It can also be really difficult to find information about things to see and do in Taiwan as it tends to be off the typical tourist track. So we’ve made…
Complete Guide to the Pingxi Line, Taiwan
The Pingxi Branch Line is an 8-mile stretch of narrow-gauge railroad that runs alongside the Keelung River from Sandiaoling to the tiny mountain town of Jingtong. Completed in 1921 during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, the Pingxi Rail Line was originally built to transport coal as Pingxi was the heart of coal mining country at…
Amsterdam Off the Beaten Track: 6 Secrets of the City
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is an absolutely beautiful city to visit and explore. Recently, tourism has exploded, and with so many people visiting the city, all of Amsterdam’s main attractions have become over-saturated and quite crowded. But there is more to Amsterdam than Dam Square, Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt Square. The city is full…
The Best Cheap Dim Sum in Hong Kong
Dim sum (or “yum cha” as it’s called in Cantonese) is an iconic Chinese meal consisting of numerous small plates of food shared among friends and family and washed down with plenty of tea. Its origins are Cantonese and many consider Hong Kong to be the home of dim sum as well as the location…
30 Incredible Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal is a charming, vibrantly colored city filled with unique architecture, delicious food, and darling cobblestone streets. Intricate blue tilework covers the old buildings and the steep hills provide spectacular views of the bustling city below. You’ll love riding the old cable cars up and down the streets while enjoying the sights and sounds…
Food in Uzbekistan: 21 Traditional Uzbek Dishes You Must Try
When most people think of Uzbekistan their minds immediately go to the awe-inspiring Islamic architecture of the Registan in Samarkand, the towering Kalyan Minaret of Bukhara, or the ancient walled city of Khiva. What you don’t hear much about is food in Uzbekistan. In fact, when we first arrived we really had little to no…
