We thought Southeast Asia was going to be extremely cheap. I knew from my previous trip to the region that you can get a plate of pad thai for under $1 or a nice room in a guesthouse for under $30. But our RTW trip demands a fast pace of travel, and we found that […]
Suiting Up in Hoi An
Our period of low-key travel and some rest and relaxation that started in Chiang Mai and Hanoi continued into Hoi An. And this picturesque city in the middle of Vietnam was the perfect place for it. Hoi An holds UNESCO status as an example of a very well-preserved 15th to 19th century trading port. It […]
Home Sweet Hanoi
I had a much better impression of Hanoi the second time around with Chris compared to when I first visited the largest city in northern Vietnam in 2012. Chris and I discovered a new side to the city in its cafes and street food stands that I hadn’t experienced when I last visited and primarily […]