Hidden amidst the hectic, narrow streets of the Hanoi Old Quarter lies a funky little area, where motorbikes are no longer the biggest danger to locals stepping outside of their front door. They’re replaced by high speed trains, hurling through the residential street, mere feet away from peoples everyday lives – their dishes and laundry drying by […]
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QUICK GUIDE: A day in Ubud, Bali
Ubud is described as the cultural and arts centre of Bali. And its not hard to see why as you drive through the bustling streets, filled with shops selling handcrafted items, yoga studios and cookery schools. On top of all this, its only a hop, skip and a jump from the centre of Ubud to […]
HOI AN | Guide and Budget
Oh Hoi An. What a charmer. We instantly fell in love with this ancient city! Hoi An is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque towns in Vietnam, where you can catch a glimpse into traditional Vietnam. Originally a bustling and wealthy port town, Hoi An has transitioned into a vibrant tourist hub. No, literally – the houses […]
KUALA LUMPUR | Guide and Budget
Our recent trip to Malaysia was our first taste of international travel since moving to Vietnam (thanks to our residency cards finally arriving). With 5 days to start exploring Malaysia we decided to localise our adventure to Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur, and the nearby UNESCO Heritage city of Melaka. We were like giddy children getting […]
NHA TRANG | Guide and Budget
After a hectic few weeks of settling in, training and starting our new jobs we were in desperate need of a mini-holiday. Luckily we found ourselves with 2 consecutive days off work so we booked our first trip in Vietnam. We picked Nha Trang, a beautiful coastal city famous for its sandy beaches, in the hope that it […]