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…
Autumn is back again, and I’m living vicariously through her outdoor fall adventures. This time she has a little guide to hiking in Odaesan National Park! Enjoy! When talking about national parks in Korea, a few always pop up – Seoraksan, Jirisan, and Hallasan are perhaps the most popular three. Some, such as Gyeryongsan or…
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…
Last winter my family planned a fun trip to check out the Longwood Gardens Christmas displays! Here’s a little guide based on our day there. Anyone who’s grown up in southeastern PA knows the name “Longwood Gardens.” It’s one of those places that’s so familiar, I was sure I’d been there before as a kid!…
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…
Want to escape the crowds a bit? Why not check out beautiful Lofoten in the winter? When we asked Silvia what Norwegians would say about Lofoten, she told us that if you had asked them before things got too touristy, many of them would probably agree that it’s one of the most picturesque places in…