One Week of Hiking and Relaxation in Sapa, Vietnam
After a breathtaking five-day tour of Ha Giang, our journey through Northern Vietnam continued in Sapa. We would do some hiking with Sapa O’Chau, followed by some much-needed R&R at…
Five-Day Car Tour to Discover Vietnam’s Ha Giang Region with YESD
While researching our journey in the Ha Giang region in Northern Vietnam, motorbike tours appeared popular. Yet, some friends who’ve visited the area recommended against motorbike tours, citing frequent accidents….
Surviving Taiwan’s Mandatory COVID-19 Quarantine at Aloft Beitou
Upon making Taiwan the next move, our first hurdle was figuring out paperwork and the mandatory two-week Quarantine. The Taiwanese border is still closed at this time (October 2020). Only…
Relaxing Three-Day Stay at La Vie Vu Linh Ecolodge
The first stop of our Northern Vietnam tour is Vu Linh, a village half way between Hanoi and Ha Giang. We had decided to stop here as a way to…
Things to Do in Paris for the Non-First Timer
One of the perks of having a French partner is the privilege to visit Paris on the regular. The luxury of being in a city not for the first time…
Things to Do in London for the Non-First Timer
London holds a special place in my heart. It’s the city that really kicked off my desire to live a global life. I’ve lived in the city three different times,…
One Year of Around-the-World Travel on $55 a Day
This week marked a year since we concluded our one year of around-the-world travel. Over this past year, we’ve had time to properly digest all that we’ve experienced. Our itinerary…
Engage in Sustainable Tourism from Your Couch
I’ve always loved traveling to learn about a culture and gain perspective on different ways of life. Typically, I dislike tours and prefer to be away from tourist traps. Somehow,…
US Midwestern Charm: Rediscover St. Louis, Missouri
After spending six of my formative years in St. Charles, a St. Louis suburb, I moved into the city. For four years, I discovered the city as an undergraduate at…
US Midwestern Charm: Rediscover St. Charles, Missouri
In 1998, I landed from Taichung, Taiwan, to St. Charles, Missouri, as a 12-year-old awkward girl who didn’t speak much English. I was confused at the people-less streets. I hated…
Tet Holiday on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam
After our year-long whirlwind travel, we were looking for a vacation. Not travel, but a vacation, where we don’t feel pressured to check out all the sites, and hanging out…