We spent a month in Vietnam during our gap year travels, and these are some of the activities and places we explored in Hanoi. Hanoi is a city that rewards curiosity and patience. We got lost few times, drank too much coffee and sat on tiny plastic stools to eat something we couldn't pronounce.
I was in Vietnam, in a cafe when it hit me: Why am I in a cafe and not on some crazy adventure in the mountains!? Is social media making us all want the same "epic" trips? Inspired by the book "Wanting," I'm exploring how influencers shape our travel desires and asking: What do I truly want from this Vietnam trip?
We got poisoned in El Nido
Traveling to El Nido, Philippines? Here's what happened during our two-week stay— stunning sunsets, beachside mornings, and a serious lesson about local water safety and food poisoning.
Top 10 Things To Do in Port Barton
Port Barton is a hidden gem in Philippines on the island of Palawan. Tourists, including us, are slowly uncovering its treasures, hence the place is becoming more and more popular. It makes for a perfect summer holiday destination for solo-backpackers as well as families. Here is a list of some of the best places to visit in Port Barton.
Port Barton, Palawan
Port Barton surprised me! From rustic beach shacks to kayaking adventures & Filipino karaoke parties, this hidden gem stole my heart.
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
I was excited for all the day trips, island hopping tours and adventures Palawan has to offer. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. At least not to the extent I would have wish for. Nevertheless, our stay in the Philippines, even though I still had an amazing time, was very different form what we imagined due to something we could have predicted but didn't. And it's not weather.
The biggest fail turned out to be such a blessing! Our first experience with a really bad hotel and really bad food. We made few bad choices on our first day in China but after relocating, we enjoyed our time in Shanghai.
Despite a lot of security checks, we saw some of the most impressive building complexes in China.
A perfect day trip from Beijing and easily my favorite site in China. I was impressed.
A quick and simple guide to the Terracotta Army museum and how to see the warriors.
The longest cable car ride in the world and amazing views from the Tianmen Mountaintop
A very spontaneous and chaotic trip at the beginning transformed into a very peaceful adventure.
Mountains in Zhangjiajie National Park were an inspiration for the environment in the Avatar franchise. They look otherworldly!
Considered one of the most beautiful towns in China, it is especially worth seeing at night, when all of the riverside lights up and creates magical atmosphere.
The first stop in our gap year was Tokyo, Japan. We visited the main squares as well as the more traditional parts of the city. The highlight for me was The Making of Harry Potter studio tour.
More traditional Japanese, more tourists and more adventure. We saw Fushimi Inari Shrine, Otagi Nenbutsu Temple, and so much more.
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