Hey, everyone! I have spent the last few days in Ho Chi Minh City/Sài Gòn. I’ve spent those days relaxing, eating all the Vietnamese food I can manage, and visiting the War Fragments Museum. I can’t believe my time in Vietnam is up – it has been truly memorable. A few housekeeping things: 1) If… Read More Tạm biệt, Việt Nam: Final Days in Sài Gòn
Hey, everyone! Buckle up because this is going to be one hell of a post! I have spent the last seven nights in Cát Tiên National Park enjoying the wildlife haven that it is. It has been a really special week. I originally was only going to stay three nights but I extended it to… Read More Cát Tiên National Park: The Land of Leeches
Hey, everyone! I have spent the last few days in both Hội An & Đà Lạt. Hội An at nighttime was lovely, with lanterns reflecting along the river. And Đà Lạt, while I wasn’t expecting much, has been quite surprising – with lively night markets, alpine coasters, hot air balloons, waterfalls, and even a surprising… Read More Hội An & Đà Lạt
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