Location: Hoi An, Central Vietnam My travels through Vietnam would take me from the South to the North, and Hoi An was my next stop. Located in the centre of Vietnam on the coast of the East Vietnam Sea (or the South China Sea, depending), Hoi An was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since Read More
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Season: Winter, Dry Season (November-April) Weather: 40-42°C (it’s stinking hot!)
Location: Vietnam, Southeast Asia “Goooooooood morning Vietnam! It’s 0600 hours. What does the “O” stand for? O my God, it’s early!” In case you’ve missed the last few posts, I’m in Vietnam! I’ve now been in the country for about 2 weeks and have yet to write a ‘story’ on the blog. And you might Read More
In each country I’ve visited, I’ve found a favorite ‘snack’, a special treat to get me through busy days. I discovered my Vietnamese pot of gold a few days ago and I’m obsessed!!! As it gets very hot and humid here, a little ice cream sandwich goes a long way to help cool down. Pair Read More
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City lesson 101: How to cross the street like a boss Can you believe that this wasn’t even during ‘rush hour’? Traffic was usually way crazier and more intense. A local gave me great advice: Just cross the street. Don’t hesitate. No one Read More
Location: Bondi Beach, Sydney New South Wales, Australia Sydney was sweltering on my last day in the city so what better way to cool down than to head over to Bondi Beach. Arguably one of the most famous beaches in the world, Bondi is an iconic stretch of fine sand & curling waves. “Bondi” or Read More
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Just like Nemo, I found myself in Sydney, Australia the other day. When searching for flights between New Zealand and Southeast Asia, they all seemed to transit through Sydney, so I decided to spend a couple of nights in the city. I figured that I shouldn’t miss the opportunity Read More
Location: Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park South Island, New Zealand If you were to do a Google image search of ‘New Zealand’, it’s inevitable that one of the top 5 photos that turn up is of Milford Sound. Often cited as one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, Milford Sound is located in Read More
Location: McKenzie Region, Canterbury South Island, New Zealand I was slowly making my way further south and knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to see Mt Cook, the country’s tallest peak. Situated in the McKenzie region, about halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown. I opted to explore this part of the country via an organized day Read More
Location: Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand Queenstown was my last proper city-stay in New Zealand. Situated in the southern end of the country, the town is built around Queenstown Bay, an inlet in the Otago Region. It’s known for 2 staples: the Remarkables, the local mountain range and adventure sports. The Lonely Planet describes Queenstown Read More