Welcoming the Lunar New Year in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam
by 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 …
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A Memorable Journey to Đồng Đăng in Lang Son, 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 Vietnam’s Beloved ‘Uncle Ho’
During one of my weekend adventures in Hanoi, I decided to do something unusual. Nope, I didn’t decide to befriend other tourists or try to find love. Instead, I simply …
Phat Tich Pagoda: A Memorable Visit to Vietnam’s Cultural Giant
During my last month in Vietnam, I got an invite from the Relic Management Board of the Province of Bac Ninh to do a special project. The goal was to …
My Super Cool Detour to Da Lat City in 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 …
But Thap Temple: A Must-Visit Cultural Gem in Vietnam
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 Thang Long in Hanoi, Vietnam
One of the many points of interest in the beautiful city of Hanoi is the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long or simply the Hanoi Citadel. Considered a must-visit, the citadel …
Tay Ho: An Afternoon at the Biggest Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam
The West Lake (more popularly known as Tay Ho Lake) is one of Hanoi, Vietnam‘s most important tourist and cultural destinations. With a shoreline totaling to approximately 17 kilometers, the …
A Rainy Evening at the Taipei 101 Observatory in Taiwan
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 …