Tips and recommendations for travel around the world, from someone who's been to 45 countries and counting!
Mount Fansipan is absolutely the highlight of any trip to Sapa. The highest mountain in Indochina, the incredible feat of engineering that is the Fansipan Cable Car means that you can visit with almost no climbing. This is a unique opportunity to visit a mountain that’s 3147m high without trekking!. Having said that, visiting Fansipan …
.Sapa, Vietnam is one of the highlights of the north of this beautiful country. Easily accessible from Hanoi, a trip to Sapa takes you to a different world. Here you’ll find beautiful mountains, stunning views and a rich culture of different ethnic groups. Visiting Hanoi around your trip to Sapa? Check out my guide Amazing …
There are so many amazing things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital city. It’s full of history, but also a thriving modern city in a country that’s rapidly becoming a tourism hub. Hanoi is full of the faded grandeur of the Old Quarter, mixed with an Instagram worthy cafe scene. And of course there’s …
This article provides a guide to taking Vietnam sleeper trains. This includes cabin types, train types, food options, what the toilets are like and the author’s personal experience of taking the two different trains.
.Ninh Binh is one of the most beautiful places you’ll visit in Vietnam – which is really saying something. Recognised as a site of natural beauty by Unesco, Ninh Binh is known as ‘Halong Bay on land’ and is a must-do on any Vietnam itinerary.. When I visited Vietnam in 2010, Ninh Binh wasn’t on …
There are so many amazing things to do in Hoi An, one of my favourite cities in the whole world. I’ve been twice – once in 2010 and again in 2024, and both times I’ve loved it. While much of Vietnam has changed immensely during that period, Hoi An has a timeless feel to it. …
Hoi An, Vietnam, is a captivating historic city renowned for its well-preserved architecture and charming atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy quaint streets, cafes, and tailoring shops while experiencing vibrant nightlife. Various accommodation options cater to different budgets, and reaching Hoi An is convenient via Da Nang Airport. Spending at least two days is recommended.
A thriving, vibrant city south of Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is a great stop on your trip around Malaysia. Whether you visit as a day trip from Kuala Lumpur, or take a bit more time in this historic city, Malacca is not to be missed. . Why should you visit Malacca? Malacca is a bustling historic …
. The Batu Caves are easily the most famous tourist site in Kuala Lumpur, and they’re well worth a visit! Made famous from Instagram posts of the stunning rainbow steps, the Batu Caves are a must-do on any trip to Kuala Lumpur. . While they’re not the most difficult or awkward place to visit, there …
Wondering about the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur? As modern, thriving city, and the hub for budget airline Air Asia, it’s likely any south east Asia itinerary will see you in Kuala Lumpur. In my opinion, there’s not as much to do in Kuala Lumpur as in neighbouring Singapore, but it’s still worth …