A long-awaited trip finally ticked off the list — this Easter, I made my way north through Vietnam's highlands, covering Sapa and the breathtaking valley of Mù Cang Chài. The journey began the way all great adventures should: boarding the overnight Chapa Express from Hanoi, waking to mountain mist as the train pulled into Lào Cai before transferring up to Sapa. April turns out to be one of the finest times of year to visit — the temperatures are genuinely pleasant, crisp with

Ningbo, in Zhejiang Province, China, boasts over 7,000 years of history. It thrived as a trading port during the Tang and Song dynasties, playing a crucial role in maritime commerce. Today, Ningbo is a modern metropolis with a robust economy, especially in manufacturing and shipping, benefiting from its strategic location along the East China Sea. Often called the quieter sister of Shanghai, Ningbo offers a more relaxed atmosphere while featuring its own version of the iconic

I finally made it to Cambodia over Chinese New Year 2026: four days in Siem Reap and two in Phnom Penh. The heat was intense but just about manageable, though midday was so strong I could barely stay outside for more than ten minutes, so my days revolved around early starts and late-afternoon walks. Siem Reap felt almost entirely geared toward visitors—boutique hotels, cafés, tuk-tuks, and tour stands everywhere—yet exploring the Angkor temples still felt magical, like steppi

Boracay has been known to be one of the top beach destinations in the world and I had a lot of expectations in this place. Althought it is beautiful, going over NYE is not the best idea if you are looking to have a beach to yourself. The island itself is pretty small and its essentially sectioned into 3 areas from Station 1 to Station 3. Where Station 1 is populated by top tier hotels, Station 2 is where all the action is at. At Station 3 you will find more local hangs and re