Finding the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi by Chance
by One day in 2018, I decided to set my eyes on the famous Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. I wanted to locate it without asking for help because I …
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In Photos: Cho Dong Xuan (Dong Xuan Market) in Hanoi
One of my most favorite spots in the Old Quarter of Hanoi is the Cho Dong Xuan or the Dong Xuan Market. Located very close to the famous tourist destinations …
Up in the Clouds on The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway in Taiwan
Right after our fun bicycling adventure around the Sun Moon Lake, we were off to another popular tourist stop. We all got on our tour van and made a quick …
Exploring the Gorgeous Ly Bat De Temple in Bac Ninh, Vietnam
One day, when we were all bored out of our wits, Tea suggested that we all go on a short road trip around Bac Ninh. (Bac Ninh is the smallest …
The Amazing Sky Lanterns and Foot Bridges of Shifen, Taiwan
After stopping at the Yehliu Geopark, our tour bus took us to the PingXi area to see the amazing sky lanterns at the Shifen Old Streets. The Shifen Stop is …
A Day of Adventure at the Sun Moon Lake
It was still 5 am but Ian and I were already up. The Sun Moon Lake was a long way from where we were. We had to be at the …
Hanoi, Vietnam on Foot: Journey Through the Streets of the Vietnamese Capital
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 …
A Closer Look at Hoan Kiem Lake – The Heart of Hanoi
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 …
Welcoming the Lunar New Year in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam
After leaving the Mau temple in Đồng Đăng in Vietnam, our group proceeded to yet another temple in Lang Son. Our next stop was the Bac Le Temple. Bac le Temple …