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Saigon is hands down my favorite city in Vietnam. Sure, it doesn’t have the old-world charm of Hoi An or the classic tourist appeal of Hanoi, but there’s something about this city that tells a different story of Vietnam.

Top 10 Places to Visit in Saigon in 1 Day - Full Itinerary Saigon is hands down my favorite city in Vietnam. Sure, it doesn’t have the old-world charm of Hoi An or the classic tourist appeal of Hanoi, but there’s something about this city that tells a different story of Vietnam. That said, we only had one day in Saigon before hopping on a 17-hour train,...

Top 12 Places To Visit in Vietnam 2026 (Beaches & Nature Included

Top 12 Places To Visit in Vietnam 2026 (Beaches & Nature Included) While sharing my experiences from each city I explored in Vietnam, I realised I hadn’t yet put together a complete guide to the top 12 places to visit in Vietnam for nature and beach lovers.Although my own Vietnam itinerary didn’t allow me to see every single spot, I’ve included them here beca...

Trying authentic food in every country is part of the travel experience, just like visiting grocery stores gives you a glimpse of the local life and what they shop for. In every destination we have travelled to, trying food has always been at the top of our bucket lists.

Top 10 Food You Must Try In Vietnam Trying authentic food in every country is part of the travel experience, just like visiting grocery stores gives you a glimpse of the local life and what they shop for. In every destination we have travelled to, trying food has always been at the top of our bucket lists. While this adventure was eas...

There are two beautiful legends surrounding the mesona plant. Long ago, ten suns scorched the earth, drying rivers and burning crops. The hero Houyi shot down nine of them and was gifted an elixir of immortality. But his wife Chang’e stole it and fled to the moon. Grieving, Houyi sent soldiers to find magical fairy grass to ease his torment. After his death, grass sprouted from his grave, cooling, calming, and healing. People believed it was born from his sacrifice and called it fairy grass (grass jelly).

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Everything you need to know about Hong Thai herbal inhaler.

Hong Thai Inhaler Explained: Thailand’s Go-To Ya-Dom (ยาดม) Thailand was my first ever travel destination, and if you've been here before, you'd know how badly you want to go back. More than its history and culture, it's the little things that get you hooked. From the 7/11 shopping sprees to tiny delicious snacks like Luk Chup, my biggest treasure discovery....

Here are 10 Vietnam Scams that you'll come across as a tourist and how to successfully avoid them so they don't end up ruining your trip.

10 Vietnam Scams To Avoid 2025 - Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An & Hanoi Travelling to Vietnam was one of the best decisions we made this year, and the experience was amazing! We were surprised by how great our experience was compared to Thailand. Though many people warned us about Vietnam scams, like in Turkey, we were surprised to come across almost none. Nevertheless,...

The Maldives is one of those places everyone’s heard of, but few truly know beyond the postcard-perfect beaches.

Top Local Food in the Maldives - What's Rihaakuru The Maldives is one of those places everyone’s heard of, but few truly know beyond the postcard-perfect beaches. Sure, it’s famous for its stunning islands - but is that all there is to it? After wrapping up my trip to Vietnam and writing about it, I decided to take a quick blog detour. I notice...

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Asian New Year celebrations are so full of light and love. Unlike a countdown to midnight, they have various types of rituals and festivities taking place a couple of days before and after the event.

Thailand's '7 Days Of Danger' - Songkran Festival 2025 Asian New Year celebrations are so full of light and love. Unlike a countdown to midnight, they have various types of rituals and festivities taking place a couple of days before and after the event. One such festival is the Songkran Festival, Thailand's most colourful New Year celebration. Though t...

While planning our trip to Vietnam, we made sure we'd skip any guided tours. Nothing beats exploring at your own pace! But when it came to visiting Sun World Ba Na Hills and the famous Golden Hand Bridge, we had no choice.

Ba Na Hills Private Tour Hoi An - What We Wish We Knew - 2025 While planning our trip to Vietnam, we made sure we'd skip any guided tours. Nothing beats exploring at your own pace! But when it came to visiting Sun World Ba Na Hills and the famous Golden Hand Bridge, we had no choice. Turns out you can’t just walk up to the bridge, and it's part of a massive ...