Where Hanoi resembled a large town, with its alleyways offering fresh beer and any type of street food imaginable, Saigon is much like other Asian cities I'd visited. It was the last stop on a three month jaunt, including a whole month in Vietnam. While I probably loved Vietnam more than any other … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Saigon, Vietnam
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My Favorite Eats of 2014
I've been to five countries and countless cities this year, eating my way through the best food as I went. I think with my stomach at all times and when you flip through the photos from my trip, it shows. Since giving up dairy last November, I've had more limited options than I did in previous years … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2014
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia
After writing the post on questions about solo travel in Turkey, I decided to make this a series to answer your burning questions about what it's really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, I was traveling Southeast Asia with my sister, but many of the questions still … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia
Visiting Saigon’s Reunification Palace
It took a month of seeing all of Vietnam, from the stalls of Hanoi to the quiet shores of Mui Ne, to fully appreciate the country. So when we arrived in Saigon, I felt like I needed to cap off the experience with as much history and culture as possible. Saigon's The Independence Palace, known … [Read more...] about Visiting Saigon’s Reunification Palace
My Favorite Cafes in Southeast Asia
Digital nomads love the cafes in Southeast Asia for their quality coffee, fast WiFi and space to work in. Sammi and I found ourselves spending lots of time in these cafes, whether it be killing hours before an overnight train or simply taking the chance to cool off in the air conditioning. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Cafes in Southeast Asia