Have you ever felt good about visiting a place that was hungry for visitors but not getting the attention it deserved? Its lack of popularity may have been due to the destination or attraction being new, or out of the way, or maybe it somehow got a bad rap. Whatever the reason, it was off […]
Read More Little yurt on the prairie
Huế is located on the bank of the picturesque Sông Hương (Perfume River). Once the capital of imperial Vietnam, the city shines with the glories of the past. The town’s rich heritage includes charming pagodas, palaces, and the tombs of Emperors who once ruled over the city. There are seven mausoleums dotted all over the city. I […]
Read More Huế to go for a sweet treat
Hidden in a maze of small side roads, behind flowers and palms, it may not be the easiest place to find but it is well worth it. The little oasis is a lovely spot for a generous breakfast, brunch, sweet indulgence, or even an afternoon chilling in a relaxing ambience. I visit the Bayon Pastry School […]
Read More If sweet treats make you weak, beware these strong women in Siem Reap
Once known as the Pearl of the Far East, Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon — is a bustling metropolis. With its crazy traffic and dizzying energy, the economic heart of Vietnam is a place like no other. If I had to describe in three words the city that raised me, one would be ‘food’. With humble street stalls, fine dining, […]
Read More Drop a beat when you eat in Ho Chi Minh City
Experiential tourism allows people to actively and meaningfully engage with a place’s history, people, culture, food, and environment. I recently journeyed to the Brazilian Amazon and experienced three days immersed in the environment and culture with the help of Wellington, my interpretive guide. I hope this blog post inspires others to take similar experiential journeys. I […]
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“Why didn’t you ever tell me that?” I shrieked. “Well, you never asked,” my grandma replied. I am unsure whether there was an echo of reprimand or remorse. Maybe I imagined it. Still, the accompanying smile hinted that she had been waiting for this moment. I loved both my grandparents with all my heart. They […]
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