So, here’s to the memories and adventures of my lost passport—may it rest in peace. Not only was it a souvenir from all the countries I’d visited, with the emotions tied to each stamp, but it was also an official legal document, which had my very official visa exemption for Vietnam in it. Losing that, […]
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In late 2023, Lanny and I decided we should go on a vacation in 2024 since we had such a great time with Japan this year. Our destination? Southeast Asia. But the question was, where exactly? After a quick search on the internet using the keyword “where to go in SEA,” Lanny stumbled upon Taiwan
Taiwan – Sky Lantern Festival | 24.02.2024 Read More »
Recently, I started a new job. Armed with a little extra cash in hand and a few mandatory vacation days to spare, the question was, how to make the most of this unxpected free time. Coincidentally, I made two new friends during my stay in Vietnam, who happened to live in the UK. Seemed like
First Time London | December 2023 Read More »
My father once went to a place, where he allegedly bumped his head while on a boat tour. This place was Ninh Binh, specifically one of its boat tours across some half-flooded caves in Trang An. So, I set out to see what my father saw. Moreover, I was more interested in what was in
Ninh Binh – Short Trip To Where My Father Hit His Head | September 2023 Read More »
Nhung is a long-time study friend, and coincidentally, we finished our degrees around the same time. Before work life would start, we both independently decided to stay in Vietnam for an extended period. Now that we were both here, it was a rare occasion that we couldn’t miss—we had to plan at least one trip
Da Friends meet in Da Lat | September 2023 Read More »
Due to involuntary visa runs, I had to visit Thailand twice within the span of three months. The first time was an emergency; my visa was expiring in three days. I flew to Bangkok and then returned to Da Nang, where I met up with my family for a road trip. The second time was
(Un)Planned Trip(s) to Thailand | September 2023 Read More »
Vung Tau is a city located southeast of Ho Chi Minh City (HCM) with a population of roughly 500k. I hadn’t heard of it until I connected with someone there on a dating app. As my time in HCM was coming to an end, I thought it made sense to visit, especially since it was
Visitin Jesus in Vung Tau | September 2023 Read More »
During my exchange program in Yamanashi I came to know some Cambodian guys I definitely wanted to give a visit so here I am going to Cambodia. In fact, this was not my first Cambodia tour though. The very first time was just 2 weeks ago and lasted only around half an hour as I
Visa Run To Cambodia | August 2023 Read More »
I’ve always wanted to do what every tourist dreams of doing when visiting Vietnam: traveling the country from south to north and hitting all the must-see cities along the way. This post describes my journey with Dave, a once-random stranger I met at a hostel in Ho Chi Minh City, who quickly became a close
Vietnam Across the Country – HCM, Mui Ne, Da Nang and more | June 2023 Read More »
When I planned my trip to Yamanashi in February, I saw an opportunity to combine that with a short vacation with my friend Lanny as we always wanted to travel together and Japan is one of our top must-visit places. She was immediately excited but the timeframe did not match up with her schedule. We
Finally a Japan Vacation Trip | April 2023 Read More »