Hanoi on Foot: Journey Through the Streets of the Vietnamese Capital
by My year-long stay in Vietnam was nothing short of amazing. I guess I can say that the whole thing was one of my most unforgettable experiences ever. And since I …
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A Closer Look at Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake
I know I have already made an entry about Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake in the past. However, I decided to make another one to further talk about this particular area in …
Welcoming the Lunar New Year in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam
After leaving the Mau temple in Đồng Đăng, our group proceeded to yet another temple in Lang Son. Our next stop was the Bac Le Temple. Bac le Temple is another …
A Memorable Journey to Đồng Đăng in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam
The holiday break in Vietnam is long and lonely. That’s what I found out the hard way when I experienced it personally. While they do not have a long Christmas …
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Paying Respects to ‘Uncle Ho’
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. …
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, …