You can’t plan a Sapa itinerary without visiting and learning about one of their many tribes! We had a chance to get to know the Red Dzao tribe in particular as they live in the village that surrounds the Topas Riverside Lodge. I learned so much and, of course, had so many photos I wanted…
Recently, I was invited by the Odys Boutique Hotel for three nights for a little staycation right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Here’s how it went! Want to hear a fun turn of events? So back before lockdown happened in Vietnam, I ordered some face masks from a woman selling them…
Back when we were still pretty locked down in HCMC, I started this post and finished it when we got news of quarantine ending. For some reason I never published it, but I thought I’d do so now for anyone who might find it interesting! When I think back to how perfectly I had my…
While most people stop into this city in order to visit Taroko Gorge, there are so many cool things to do in Hualien, stay a few days to fully enjoy the area! I’m actually quite smitten with this area and think about it often (more than Taipei or Jiufen which is saying a lot). Because…
If you had to ask me my singular favorite place in all of Korea, I would have to tell you it’s the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village. When I think back to my first visit to Gamcheon, I realize it was quite a random event. Roslyn, a friend who lived in my Namwon villa (and who…
During my time living in Namwon, one of the more adventurous trips I took was visiting Enrogel Teapot Café, which was quite literally in the middle of nowhere. I was reminded of just how remote it was on a more recent trip with friends, and I thought I’d do a little update for you guys!…