Battambang, Cambodia Main streets of Battambang Our impressions of Battambang Quaint and manageable city: The third largest city in Cambodia, Battambang actually feels more like a town than a big city. There isn’t too much going on in the city itself – it revolves around a central market and a few significant hotels and commercial […]
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia Russian Market in Phnom Penh Our impressions of Phnom Penh Harrowing, tragic, and important history: Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and the best place to learn about recent Cambodian history – namely the rule of the Khmer Rouge from 1975-1979 that resulted in the Cambodian genocide. We spent a
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Alleyway in Ho Chi Minh City Our impressions of Ho Chi Minh City Commercial center of Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City feels very different from Hanoi and much more commercial. It has wide, tree-lined boulevards, modern skyscraper office buildings and hotels, and a skyline that lights up the city at night.
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Da Lat, Vietnam Canyoning and cliff jumping in Da Lat The lowdown Van to Da Lat with repurposed massage chairs Da Lat countryside Our new favorite activity – canyoning Motorbike squad Da Lat is not as popular as many other destinations in Vietnam, but it was one of our favorite places we visited! Located in
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Hanoi, Vietnam Streets of Old Town Our impressions of Hanoi Motorbikes rule the roads (and sidewalks): Motorbikes are ubiquitous in Vietnam’s capital city and are the primary mode of transportation without competition. This is no coincidence – the beautiful and historic streets of Hanoi’s old town used to be flooded with bicycles, but these rapidly
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Hue, Vietnam Imperial Citadel – Hue, Vietnam Our impressions of Hue Incredible imperial sites and architecture: Hue was one of our favorite spots in Vietnam due to its impressive array of imperial architecture. The Imperial Citadel was an amazing place to spend an afternoon wandering around as was the Thien Mu pagoda. We didn’t see
Northern Thailand Royal Agricultural Station near Doi Anghkan The lowdown We had a few flexible days after Mimi left Chiang Mai to go back to the US and before our beach “vacation from traveling” down south in Krabi. We had also been eager to finally put our international driving permits to use after securing them
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Hoi An, Vietnam Japanese Covered Bridge in the Old Town Our impressions of Hoi An Charming and quaint: Hoi An is the most charming place that we visited in Vietnam and possibly on our trip to-date. It has an incredibly well-preserved old town with bright yellow, traditional Vietnamese buildings flanking either side of the picturesque river.
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Krabi, Thailand Strolling down Tubkaek Beach Our impressions of Krabi Serene and secluded beach: When we decided to spend a week in Krabi, we expected it to be on a super touristy, busy beach. We were very pleasantly surprised to find that the resort we booked was on a quiet beach that was insulated from
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Bangkok, Thailand Biking around Thonburi Our impressions of Bangkok Friendly and full of smiles: The nickname “The Land of Smiles” certainly rings true in Bangkok. Everyone we interacted with, even if in passing on a busy street, met us with a smile. It really puts you in a good mood and makes just walking around
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