Hey, everyone! Since my Cát Bà adventure, I’ve been slowly venturing towards southern Vietnam. I have spent the past week in both Ninh Bình and Phong Nha, two lovely parts of the country but pretty different from the other sections I’ve visited so far. Vietnam is proving to be incredibly diverse, that’s certain. 1) If… Read More Ninh Bình & Phong Nha
Hey, everyone! I’ve spent the last week(ish) in and around Cát Bà island on the east side of northern Vietnam. My plans got delayed slightly due to ANOTHER typhoon but I ended up being able to do everything I’d planned to: including a visit to the Hạ Long – Cát Bà Archipelago. A few housekeeping… Read More Cát Bà
Hey, everyone! WHOA, what memories I ended up making during my brief stay in Cao Bằng. Incredibly, I was trapped in a flood during the worst flood in the town’s recent history. It was an experience I will likely never forget, for more reasons than one. Wow. A few housekeeping things: 1) If you’re interested… Read More The Flooding of Cao Bằng
Hey, everyone! I just got back from the Ha Giang loop in Northern Vietnam which was definitely one of the coolest tours I’ve ever gone on. Riding on the back of a motorbike for four days was thrilling. Vietnam continues to keep me captivated. A few housekeeping things: 1) If you’re interested in my art,… Read More The Ha Giang Loop
Hey, everyone! I have spent the past week in two incredible places: Ba Bể National Park and Lao Chải Village in the Sa Pa region. My start in Vietnam has really started off with a bang – I’ve seen some killer views so far. A few housekeeping things: 1) If you’re interested in my art,… Read More Ba Bể & Sa Pa
Hey, everyone! I am now in Vietnam which is quite a change compared to both Singapore and Malaysia. I’m still getting accustomed to the new culture but my impression so far is that the people are friendly, the culture is rich, and the food is delicious. I think I’m going to end up really liking… Read More Hà Nội: An Introduction to Việt Nam
Hey, everyone! This week has been a full-on, non-stop, wildlife & hiking extravaganza. Who knew Singapore was such a haven for wildlife? To think I almost skipped coming here based on their anti-vape laws… Well, I’m very glad I made it because it has been one of my favorite places in Southeast Asia so far!… Read More Seven Nights in Singapore
Hi, everyone! I have spent the last six nights on Tioman Island in Malaysia. Every day, I’ve been walking through the jungle admiring wildlife and having underwater adventures in the sea. It has been lovely! Batu Caves After Taman Negara (which, again, feels like a million years ago), I took the bus to Kuala Lumpur… Read More Tioman Island
Hey, everyone! The past week has gone by in the blink of an eye – from Penang to Cameron Highlands to Kuala Tahan and now back to Kuala Lumpur… I’m like – what happened? How did it go so quickly? Despite the rapidity, it has been a pretty successful week! A few housekeeping things: 1)… Read More Cameron Highlands & Taman Negara National Park
Hey, everyone! It feels like ages since I’ve caught y’all up on where I’m at. The last post, being my “grand finale in Indonesia” was pretty dense so I suppose it’s good you got a little break. I’m now in Malaysia and while there are certain some similarities to Indonesia, it’s also very different in… Read More Intro to Malaysia: Oddities of Penang