Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Paying Respects to ‘Uncle Ho’
by During one of my weekend jaunts in Hanoi, I decided to go bold and do something unusual. Nope, I didn’t decide to befriend other tourists or try to find love. …
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Phat Tich Pagoda: Vietnam’s Cultural Giant
On my last month in Vietnam, I was invited by the Relic Management Board of the Province of Bac Ninh to do a special project to help promote some of …
The Super Cool Detour to Da Lat, Vietnam
Hanoi can be pretty hot in the summer. Actually, it can get oven-hot. If you can picture that out, then yes, things can get really uncomfortable. So a day trip to …
Bút Tháp Temple: Vietnam’s Cultural Gem
One of the most important historical marvels in the city of Bac Ninh in Vietnam is the But Thap Temple. Located near the Đuống River dyke in the Thuận Thành …
Visiting the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
One of the many points of interest in the beautiful city of Hanoi is the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long or simply the Hanoi Citadel. Considered a must-visit, the citadel features age-old …
Tay Ho: The Biggest Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam
The West Lake (more popularly known as Tay Ho Lake) is one of Hanoi’s most important tourist and cultural destinations. With a shoreline totalling to approximately 17 kilometers, the lake …
A Rainy Evening at the Taipei 101 Observatory
Despite the heavy rain, we still decided to push through with our scheduled tour of Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper Taipei 101. The tower is in the Xinyi District in Taipei, around …
The Mesmerizing Alleyways of Jiufen
On our third day in Taiwan, we found ourselves traveling toward the Northeastern Coast. Our first stop was the amazing Jiufen Old Street. Located several hundred feet above sea level, …
Seoul on Foot: Exploring South Korea’s Capital City
On our last day in South Korea, I decided to not focus on a specific tourist spot. Knowing that locales are better when experienced on foot, I decided to instead …
Visiting the Famous Gangnam District
Today, we visited the ever-popular Gangnam District. Gangnam is one of the districts in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely popular due to its high concentration of wealth and high …
Strolling Around Gwanghwamun Plaza
One of the most important areas in Seoul is the Jongno District. It is where you can find the famous Gwanghwamun Plaza — an open space with historical, cultural, and …
Traditional Culinary Adventure in Insadong
On our second day in Seoul, we visited one of the city’s most important cultural destinations — the neighborhood of Insadong. Insddong is about as traditionally Korean as it could …