Off the Beaten Track in Central Vietnam
We took an adventurous motorcycle trip from Hoi An to the river valley near Ba Na Hills and got stuck in a surprise rainstorm!
Tam Thanh: Vietnam’s Painted Village
In 2016, the humble fishing village of Tam Thanh was transformed into a captivating canvas of colors and creativity when it was chosen to be the first painted village in Vietnam.
Living in Hoi An, Vietnam
We were lucky enough to have an entire month to spend in Vietnam. We wanted to stay in a smaller town, spend some time on a beach, and go exploring on foot. The winner? Hoi An, Vietnam!
Discovering the Ancient Cham of Vietnam: My Son Sanctuary
My Son Sanctuary is located about 25 miles outside of Hoi An. It was the capital of the Champa Kingdom, a civilization that ruled this area of central Vietnam beginning in 192 C.E. We set out to explore this incredible place with an amazing history.
The Three Best Beaches in Phuket, Thailand
There are 44 beaches in Phuket, Thailand. We didn’t make it to ALL of them, but we did try a lot! Here are our top 3, plus why the others didn’t make the cut.
Wandering Around Phuket, Thailand
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Thailand, but an initial disappointment was the lack of casual walking opportunities. Eventually we did find a few places to go that were designed with walkers (and runners) in mind.
The True Cost to Travel to Phuket, Thailand in 2023
We heard about the amazingly affordable opportunities to be found in Thailand, so we decided to see what it was all about. We set out with the goal of exploring the island of Phuket, Thailand, for 30 days on a budget of $3,000 for two people.
Adventure on Coral Island in Thailand
It’s hard to admit, but it took us an entire month in Thailand before we worked up the courage to get in a longtail boat and go island hopping. Finally, we decided to embrace the adventure and chose the beautiful Koh Hey or Coral Island for our first island destination.
A Calm Oasis in Busy Phuket: the Phuket Botanic Garden
We decided to visit the Phuket Botanical Garden despite many negative reviews others had posted. I am so glad we decided to see for ourselves! I truly enjoyed exploring the gardens and walking through the quiet, peaceful atmosphere.
Hiking at the Bang Pae Waterfall in Phuket, Thailand
For a change from all the beach-going we’d been doing in Phuket, we decided to check out water in a different form – while falling! Bang Pae Waterfall is located within the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park.