Okay, so I have a confession to make. On three separate trips to Indonesia, I have never really fallen in love with the island of Bali. I have always felt that Bali’s beaches were a little underwhelming, the beach clubs were a bit pretentious, and the traffic was total gridlock. That being said, I think […]
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If you’re planning to spend a few days in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll probably find that the best things to do in the city involve eating and drinking. Saigon has long been known for its incredible street food, but these days you’ll also find cozy cafes, modern restaurants, and luxurious fine dining. Not only
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Kuala Lumpur is one of the most dynamic cities in Southeast Asia. It has a mix of old and new, historic monuments, busy local markets, and modern skyscrapers like the Petronas Twin Towers. It’s also one of our favorite urban destinations because Kuala Lumpur is just a short day trip away from top attractions like
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Traveling to Vietnam and wondering what traditional souvenirs you’ll find for sale during your trip? We lived in Vietnam for almost two years and shopped extensively in stores and markets across the country. We now have a pretty good idea of the best Vietnamese souvenirs to buy for friends and family back home and where
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As travel writers who live in Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh City) and get tired of working out of our studio apartment, we have had the opportunity to check out lots of outstanding cafes and coffee shops around town. One of the things that I absolutely love about the coffee shops in Vietnam
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We spent several months traveling around Vietnam before finally settling down in Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh City). And we did a fair bit of shopping along the way. We purchased colorful textiles in Sapa, souvenirs for friends back home at the night market in Hanoi, and a few leather bags in Hoi
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Most visitors to Siem Reap are there for the sole purpose of marveling at the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. But if you’re spending several days exploring the Angkor archeological park, you’ll likely find that you’re getting a bit “templed-out”. A day trip to the stilt village of Kampong Phluk and the nearby flooded forest
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Yana visited Bali in 2008 and her experience was far from amazing. She spent most of her time in Kuta and Uluwatu and didn’t love the beaches or the drunken party scene. Fast forward 10 years later, and our experience was completely different. We absolutely loved Bali and found that it had far more to
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Koh Samui is an island in the spectacularly beautiful Gulf of Thailand. It is a common stop for tourists en route to the neighboring islands of Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao as Koh Samui has its own international airport. And while it’s easy to fly into Koh Samui and then quickly catch a ferry
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When I first visited Chiang Mai in 2014, every tour agency in town was advertising elephant riding tours and elephant circus shows. And I’m embarrassed to admit that I partook in the past time. But in the last 5 years, the city has seen a drastic change in mentality toward elephant cruelty. Now, most of
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