Easily one of the most … unique things to do in Saigon is to pop into the small maze of alleyways behind the entrance of Hem 15b Le Than Thon. Once you cross under the entrance arch, you’ll find yourself in what is known as Little Japan, Little Tokyo, or, to some, that massage street…
Oh, Milan. If you remember my old post on how I spent 48 hours here, you’ll know I quite like this city! I had a chance to return before I went to a conference over in Trento, so I thought I’d write this little guide on how to spend 3 days in Milan. When I…
For a totally unique area to explore, check out the bustling District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City! One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about accidentally getting stuck in Saigon for six months is that I really have been able to explore its many nooks and crannies. I definitely still have a ways to…
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…
I’ve been wanting to stay in Seoul Mansion for a little while now. When I realized it was in Hongdae and close to a subway stop, I knew I had to stay there for my last night in Korea. This 18-room guesthouse is nestled into an alleyway near Exit 3, so you get to be…
Tucked in an alleyway off the main backpacker road of Bui Vien, if you don’t know where to go, you might walk right past Lily’s Hostel. Because it’s a little way down the alley, you don’t suffer from the noise that can flood the main road (particularly when trying to sleep at night). I stayed…