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Ninh Bình: A hot but rewarding day of breathtaking views

Jan 2, 20213 min read

Ninh Bình: A hot but rewarding day of breathtaking views

Ninh Bình province is approximately two hours outside of Hanoi. Most famous for, Tràng An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thai Secret Cooking School: Taking the taste of Thailand home with you

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Jan 2, 20213 min read

Thai Secret Cooking School: Taking the taste of Thailand home with you

Summary: We enjoyed our farm-to-table cooking class with Thai Secret Cooking school. This all-day class includes a trip to the market,...

Maeklong Railway Market: A train literally runs through it

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

Maeklong Railway Market: A train literally runs through it

Summary: We'll admit that iconic railway market, founded in 1901, is a bit overrun by tourists. That being said, it's still an...

Bangkok Markets: Sensory overload at its best

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

Bangkok Markets: Sensory overload at its best

Summary: Pahurat Market (Little India) and China Town, together create a wild sensory experience. These bustling markets will take you...

Floating Market at Damnern Saduak: People watching on the canals

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

Floating Market at Damnern Saduak: People watching on the canals

Summary: Damnern Saduak Floating Market is filled with tourists and probably because it is designated by the government to be a tourist...

Hạ Long Bay: A cruise through 2000 limestone islets

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Jan 2, 20214 min read

Hạ Long Bay: A cruise through 2000 limestone islets

Summary : This UNESCO World Heritage Site is truly a beautiful place to visit. Located roughly 3 hours from Hanoi, Hạ Long Bay's unique...

Chiang Mai Elephant Legend: An unforgettable experience at an elephant rescue and sanctuary

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Jan 2, 20214 min read

Chiang Mai Elephant Legend: An unforgettable experience at an elephant rescue and sanctuary

Summary: Elephant tourism is rightfully controversial. Elephant Legend and others in the area (we heard) house rescued Elephants and from...

Ayutthaya Historical Park: Walk among the ruins

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Jan 2, 20211 min read

Ayutthaya Historical Park: Walk among the ruins

Summary: Ayutthaya Historical Park; Wiharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit; and Wat Mahathat. The oldest and longest capital city of Thailand is now...

Bangkok's Temples: Beautiful symbols of Buddhist devotion

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

Bangkok's Temples: Beautiful symbols of Buddhist devotion

Summary: For good reason, every Bangkok itinerary inevitably has a visit to at least a few of Bangkok's the hundreds of temples or...

City of Chiang Mai: A Walking Tour of Golden Temples

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

City of Chiang Mai: A Walking Tour of Golden Temples

Summary. With a population of roughly 130,000, this largest city in northern Thailand is a little over an hour by air from Bangkok....

Hỏa Lò Prison aka "Hanoi Hilton": An American contemplating history from the Vietnamese perspective

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

Hỏa Lò Prison aka "Hanoi Hilton": An American contemplating history from the Vietnamese perspective

Hỏa Lò Prison, aka "Hanoi Hilton" is an essential stop while in Hanoi, this prison that housed Senator John McCain during his POW years,...

4 Packing Tips for Traveling to Thailand and Vietnam

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Jan 1, 20212 min read

4 Packing Tips for Traveling to Thailand and Vietnam

Traveling to Northern Thailand and Northern Vietnam is different than other places we've visited. The weather can be hot, humid, and...

Sapa (Day One): Unbelievable, overwhelming beauty

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Jan 1, 20213 min read

Sapa (Day One): Unbelievable, overwhelming beauty

Why Travel To Sapa. Located in the Hoàng Liên Son Mountains of northwestern Vietnam, Sapa is by far one of the most beautiful landscapes...

Sapa (Day Two): A Meaningful, Challenging Day

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Jan 1, 20214 min read

Sapa (Day Two): A Meaningful, Challenging Day

Why Go to Sapa. Located in the Hoàng Liên Son Mountains of northwestern Vietnam, Sapa is by far one of the most beautiful landscapes in...

Hiking the Mae Wang Mountain Area of N. Thailand: Rice paddies, a naturalist, and tribal culture

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Jan 1, 20213 min read

Hiking the Mae Wang Mountain Area of N. Thailand: Rice paddies, a naturalist, and tribal culture

Summary: Hike the breathtaking Mae Wang Mountain Area with a private guide. Cost: $54/person for our family of 4. Yewen, our...

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