Most Filipinos know this place as that remote group of islands often frequented by storms. However, in recent years, Batanes has regained a new reputation as the Philippines’… Read more “Breathtaking Batanes: North Batan”
Boracay Quick Travel Guide
Summer is officially here. It is undisputed that Boracay is the premier destination of the Philippines for both foreign and domestic beach-seeking and dwelling tourists alike. So… Read more “Boracay Quick Travel Guide”
Ho Chi Minh: Revisiting Vietnam’s History at Cu Chi
A trip to Vietnam, particularly Saigon, would not be complete without visiting and actually going inside one of the tunnels of Cu Chi. These historic tunnels are situated in… Read more “Ho Chi Minh: Revisiting Vietnam’s History at Cu Chi”
Ho Chi Minh: Down the Great Mekong River
While we began our Vietnam trip with a day tour around Ho Chi Minh City, we packed our bags and donned our nón lá, the iconic Vietnamese conical straw hat, and decided to sneak… Read more “Ho Chi Minh: Down the Great Mekong River”
Ho Chi Minh: The Sights and Sounds of Saigon
Late last year, we embarked on our third international trip to date by visiting the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Formerly and popularly known as Saigon,… Read more “Ho Chi Minh: The Sights and Sounds of Saigon”
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