Category: Asia
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Explore the Magic of Singapore in Four Days
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A packed four-day Singapore itinerary to explore the incredible history, architecture, and food of this beautiful city-state.
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The Unique Experience of Train Street in Hanoi
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*Written in June 2019 and updated in Feb 2024 When we were researching things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam, Train Street kept showing up on lists, I didn’t understand what a train street was. Now that we’ve been (multiple times), I wanted to share more about it for those also…
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Amed, Bali: A Seaside Surprise
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We could not spend a month on an island without taking a few days to enjoy the ocean. Amed, Bali was the perfect little seaside town for us. It’s on the northern side of Bali and much less visited than the beaches closer to the airport. We were still working…
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Things to Know Before Traveling to Vietnam (Updated 2024)
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Vietnam is cruising up lists of popular places to travel. It is a country filled with history and amazing places. We wanted to share some things to know before traveling to Vietnam for anyone planning a trip. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or anything…
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Ha Long Bay Cruise: A Candid Review of the Stunning Journey With Some Surprises
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One of the experiences on our dream list was a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat. After some research, we decided to go with Indochina Junk. They are a sustainable company cruising through a quieter part of the bay. Leading up to this trip, we had only ever…
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The Best Coffee in Hanoi (Some Snacks Included)
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Vietnam is known to be a tangle of flavors for the tastebuds. The street food tours are constantly rated as a top attraction. As vegetarians, we were reluctant to dive in too deep on the food side, but we dove all the way into the deep end with coffee in…
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8 Apps You Need for SE Asia
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Technology has made everything easier with travel. Whether you have a local SIM card or you just use your phone when connected with WiFi while traveling internationally, there are some apps that you need. In SE Asia, we learned about apps that we had never used before anywhere else we’ve…
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Important Things to Know Before Traveling to Laos
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Laos is a wonderful place. It was one of our favorite places to visit. We had not met anyone else that had been there, so when we were figuring out the things to know before traveling to Laos, we had to piece a lot together. There is so much to…
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Five Must-Dos in This Vibrant City
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Malaysia is a country that we knew very little about, but we were intrigued by the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is the capital of the country and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in SE Asia. We also read that it was one of the top ten most visited…
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20 Reasons to Plan a Vacation to SE Asia
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After spending three months working through Southeast Asia, it was easy to see why so many people have a SE Asia vacation on their bucket list. It felt so new and different compared to the cities in the United States that I’ve called home. It was challenging, rewarding, and inspiring.…