It never occurred to me that I would fall for Vietnam.  Back then, I remember traveling here because it is pretty close to Cambodia and I only wanted to get my passport stamped. Looking back, I am not proud of it. Now Vietnam is one of my favorite countries when backpacking in Southeast Asia.  This blog though will focus more …

For a change of scenery, when visiting Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), you can head south to one of the country’s rising adrenaline capital – Mui Ne!  This erstwhile fishing community in Pan Thiet has transformed into a booming tourism destination in recent years.   Here are some things to do in Mui Ne, to help you plan your trip: …

Limestone hills soaring like sentries above an expanse of water welcomed us in Halong Bay. This UNESCO World Heritage nestled in Quang Ninh Province (Vietnam) has been on my bucket-list for years. Thankfully, Cebu Pacific Air now flies to Hanoi from Manila (Philippines), just a few hours away from  Halong Bay. The towering sentinels dappled around Halong Bay took  millions of …