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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Monday Window in Hoi An
I stumbled upon this little restaurant in Hoi An Ancient Town and ended up gazing at it longer than planned. There’s something about those windows and lanterns that just pulls you right in.
Floral Friday: Tulips in Ba Na Hills – 35
At Ba Na Hills, tulips on a foggy day feel less like a flower garden and more like stepping into a dream suspended in the clouds. You don’t just see the tulips, you discover them slowly. One moment, they’re hidden behind thick white clouds; the next, they appear in clusters along cobblestone paths in the…
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 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….
P is for…
This week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge is from Sarah of Travel with Me with the theme of “it begins with a P”. So here goes… P is for … PEDICABS go by many different names around the world—often depending on language, culture, and slight design differences. In Vietnam they are called Cyclos and they’re one of…
Hoi An’s History through my Lens
This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, hosted by Johnbo, explores the theme “History Through Your Lens.” It feels especially fitting to share images from my recent trip to Vietnam, where history isn’t just preserved, it’s part of everyday life.. This is the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of the most iconic symbols of Hoi An, Vietnam. (I…
CFFC – View while on a Tuk tuk Ride
This week, I’m joining Dan’s CFFC with the theme “views from or in public transport.” We actually took this ride in Hanoi for no reason other than to have a bit of fun. We were early for our restaurant reservation, so instead of waiting around, we hopped into a tuk-tuk just for the experience. To…
Adventure Begins at Noi Bai Airport
We hadn’t even stepped out of the airport yet when these beautiful murals at Noi Bai Airport already welcomed us to Hanoi. It felt like the trip started the moment we walked past those walls — colourful, detailed, and full of culture. 🇻🇳 Sometimes the journey begins even before you leave the airport. I am…