Hoi An remains my favorite town in Vietnam, regardless of how touristy it has become. Here's a list of the best things to do in Hoi An. I hope you love the town as much as I do!
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Traveling Laos with children can be both rewarding and challenging, but its merits definitely outweigh the cons. Here are our practical tips for traveling Laos with kids. We’re just returned from a trip to Laos with our two-year-old girl Kaleya, and it turned out to be one of our favorite trips[...]
Malaysia travel often involves visiting empty beaches, hiking in lush jungles and spotting rare wildlife. Here's my Malaysia travel guide to help you plan the perfect trip to Malaysia. Growing up in Singapore, I always thought of Malaysia as my second home. At every chance we could, we hopped across[...]
For those curious about the lunar new year, here is a guide on how we celebrate Chinese New Year and our traditions in Singapore. Chinese New Year Celebrations In the oriental world, the year has only just begun. We’re currently in Singapore, ringing in the Year of the Pig with my family and f[...]
The air was thick with humidity. We followed the trail that snaked through the dense tropical foliage, pushing past thick molave leaves as we ventured further. “Shhh…” Our 18-year-old park ranger, Ijie, stopped us in our tracks and pointed at a branch hanging above our heads. There they were[...]
It's wet, it's wild and it's loud. Songkran festival is synonymous with massive water wars and street parties. In Thailand and many other parts of Southeast Asia, Songkran is celebrated as the traditional New Year’s Day. Traditionally, people celebrate by paying respects[...]
'It's more fun in the Philippines' - the new tourism slogan reads. And we can't agree more.We arrived in the Philippines just a few days ago and in this short time span, we've already weaved through Manila's historical center, sampled its culinary delights, visited the beautiful Mount Mayon in Legaz[...]