When I started solo traveling in my early 20s, I had an interest in Southeast Asia but had no idea where to start. Fast forward 4 years, and I’ve completely fallen in love with this part of the world. I’ve spent a total of 8 months across 9 countries in SE and South Asia. From … More How to choose where to go in Southeast & South Asia
Hello! I’m writing to you all from Dallas, Texas, where Joe and I are settling into our brand-new trailer. Now that I’m back, I wanted to take some time to reflect on my gap year travels… This year, I quit my job and backpacked solo in 7 countries for a total of 6 months (Singapore, … More Reflecting on my gap year: solo traveling in South & Southeast Asia
Last Vietnam post! And also my last Asia gap year post…going to save all the emotions for another day. 😉 My final chapter of Vietnam took place in bustling Ho Chi Minh City (also called Saigon locally). My time here was short (a little over 24 hours), but I made sure to make the most … More Vietnam days 28-29: last days in Ho Chi Minh City + Vietnam reflection
The last two days were spent in a chill beach town in Southern Vietnam called Mui Ne. I was eager to visit a beach towards the end of my trip, but to be honest, there weren’t many options to choose from as Vietnam isn’t known for having the most pristine beaches like Cambodia or Malaysia … More Vietnam days 26-27: sand dunes and beach time in Mui Ne
Hi friends! I’m officially in Southern Vietnam, and I’m also in my final week of my big Asia trip (howww?). The last few days, I said goodbye to the heat in Central Vietnam and headed to a town in the southern highlands called Da Lat. Da Lat is a mountain-resort town and popular tourist destination … More Vietnam days 22-25: exploring the Da Lat highlands + canyoning tour
After my lovely first few days in Hoi An, I decided to extend my stay for another 3 days, rounding the perfect week in this quaint town. There were only a handful of cities during my gap year where I got “stuck” and stayed much longer than expected – Pushkar, India and Kampot, Cambodia were … More Vietnam days 19-21: the rare feeling of “getting stuck” in Hoi An
Hi pals! I’m excited to catch up with you guys as these last 3 days have been just lovely. After my motorbike trip through Central Vietnam, I settled into Hoi An, a quaint city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its picturesque ancient town and architecture. I have to say, Hoi An has been just … More Vietnam days 16-18: falling in love with beautiful & quaint Hoi An
Hi everyone! My time in Central Vietnam is off to a great start. After finishing the north in Ninh Binh, I was originally planning to go straight to Hoi An (one of the most popular destinations in the center). But a few days ago, I felt like I had some extra energy and wanted to … More Vietnam days 14-15: famous coastal motorbike drive on Hai Van Pass (Hue to Hoi An)
Hello to a new week! I spent the last 3 days in a scenic countryside town called Ninh Binh in Northern Vietnam. Nihn Binh and its less bustling neighbor Tam Cốc (where I technically stayed) are popular tourist destinations known for their tall rock formations, rice paddies, mountain pagodas, and peaceful countryside vibes. It’s labeled … More Vietnam days 11-13: countryside Disneyland in Ninh Bình / Tam Cốc
And another wonderful chapter is complete in Vietnam! After my HÃ Giang motorbike trip, I headed out of the mountains to relax in Halong Bay. Halong Bay is one of the most famous sites in Vietnam as tourists come from all over to see its emerald waters and towering limestone islands. I couldn’t come to … More Vietnam days 8-10: overnight cruise in Halong Bay
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