Hạ Long Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Việt Nam, but it is still possible to have a great experience in spite of the crowds! In this post I describe my Hạ Long Bay tour with Vega Travel. … More Paying Respects to the Descending Dragon
With its charming old quarter, chaotic traffic, excellent food, and welcoming people, Hà Nội is a fun place to adjust to the pace of life in Việt Nam! … More Feeling At Home in Hà Nội
The rice terraces of Sa Pa are a scenic place to hike and interact with some of Việt Nam’s minority tribes. In this post, I describe my experience with Sapa Sisters, a trekking company owned and operated by local H’Mông women! … More Trekking the Terraces of Sa Pa
The Thai islands – they conjure up images of a tropical paradise of turquoise water and palm-fringed beaches. In this post, I share my experience on two of those islands: Koh Lanta and Phuket. … More Thailand’s West-Coast Islands
George Town (Penang) is home to one of Malaysia’s major Chinese-Malaysian communities, so Chinese New Year is a big deal here. How is this holiday celebrated? Read on to find out! … More Welcoming the Year of the Dog, Penang Style!
Western Malaysia is home to a multicultural heritage, modern cities, and great food. Join me as I make the journey from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur to George Town! … More Journey up the West Coast of Malaysia
Singapore is home to an interesting mix of people and cultures. From the Malays to the Tamils to the Chinese, this post explores Singapore’s rich heritage and diversity. … More Exploring the Lion City
One of Singapore’s nicknames is the ”Garden City”. As I discuss in this post, it certainly lives up to that name! … More Admiring the “Garden City”
The departure day has finally arrived! However, it doesn’t go exactly as planned… … More Disaster Narrowly Averted
Traversing Territories 