Unfortunately, our plans shifted a little as my sister and niece had to cut their trip short due to my brother-in-law’s health situation. It wasn’t the ending we had imagined for this part of the journey. So from here on, it’s just Jack and I continuing on our own in Hoi An. With no set…
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Travel Diary: Sa Pa to Hoi An – Days 6 & 7
Day 6 It was supposed to be our rest day, but we found this place just beside our hotel in Sa Pa, so of course, we had to check it out. This is Moana. Definitely one of those spots you visit at least once, even just out of curiosity. It’s very Instagrammable, with carefully styled…
Travel Diary in Fansipan: Day 5
We started our day at Sun Plaza Sapa, a striking landmark right in the heart of town. Jo’s Monday Walk From there, we took the mountain train, slowly making our way upward. As we ascended toward the Fansipan Mountains, the landscape transformed into a dreamy scene of mist-covered mountains. The fog drifted gently over the…
Travel Diary in Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van Village: Day 4
Today we went on an afternoon tour to Hoa Valley and Ta Van Village, with a 2 pm pickup near Sa Pa Square at the Sa Pa Stone Church. Our van made its way along winding mountain roads, revealing sweeping views of terraced rice fields and quiet villages, each scene more beautiful than the last….
Travel Diary Hanoi to Sapa: Day 3
After breakfast, the first thing on today’s agenda was visiting Le Duan Train Street. I’ve been told time and again by my son not to go because he said it’s usually seniors who get into accidents there. Sorry, Tim… but I really had to see it for myself. Especially now, with talks that the government…
Travel Diary in Halong Bay: Day 2
Our second full day in Vietnam was spent in Ha Long Bay, something I had been looking forward to. We booked through Klook, which made everything easy, and started early with a hotel pickup. As we left Hanoi, the busy streets slowly turned into peaceful countryside—rice fields, small villages, and locals going about their day….
Travel Diary in Hanoi: Day 1
Arrived in Hanoi from the Philippines around midday, and we didn’t waste a moment, we headed straight out to explore. But first … lunch of course. We had authentic Bánh Mì from a small spot right in front of our hotel. There was a bit of a queue, so we figured it had to be…
Walking around Villa Escudero
Travelling is harder for me now because I can’t carry heavy things anymore. I already have to bring my walking stick, a water bottle, umbrella, jacket, hat, sketchbook, pens, watercolour, sunscreen, and sunglasses … the list never ends. So I decided to stop bringing my camera whenever I travel. My phone is my travel companion…