A City of a Hundred Temples

August 11, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

FINALLY! We made it to Chiang Mai…one of the cities that we have been looking forward to all summer. Why? Because it is the epitome of Thailand. Lucious green hills, amazing street food, breathtaking temples and of course ELEPHANTS! Throughout our travels, we have continuously heard that Chiang Mai was a favorite destination for many other wanderlusters. […]

The Romantic Town of Lanterns

July 19, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

The ancient town of Hoi An is a well preserved trading port dating back from the 15th century. The moment you enter the center of town, (also known as the Old Quarter) you feel as if you have stepped foot in a completely different decade! The streets are lined with charming, french colonial buildings with […]

The Sleepy Mountain Town of Dalat

July 13, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

GETTING THERE Let’s first start out by quickly describing our 7.5 hour drive from Saigon to Dalat. This was our first experience with the infamous “sleeper buses”. After reading some concerning reviews regarding buses & the winding roads to the mountain town, we opted to take a day bus instead of an overnight bus. THANK […]

Ho Chi Minh City – Just Keep Walking, DON’T STOP!

July 9, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Its true, what they say about crossing the street in Vietnam…DON’T STOP!! We had heard that driving would be even crazier here, and Ho Chi Minh City was not a disappointment. From the moment we hopped off the plane & into the taxi, we were in awe by how many motorbikes (mixed in with a […]