Asia, Bali, Destinations, Indonesia, Luxury HotelsHotel Life: COMO Hotels in Ubud, Bali January 17, 2018 / Ubud, Bali is such a magical place. And as such, it's a must on any Bali itinerary. I visited Ubud the very first time I was in Bali in July 2016 as one of my last Southeast Asian destinations before returning home from my year as an expat in ... Read More
Asia, Destinations, Hanoi, Sightseeing Travel, VietnamMy First Weekend in Hanoi September 14, 2015 / My first weekend in Hanoi has been busy, although I have not done that many "activities." I spent the weekend attempting to get to know the city, which meant alot of walking! I have yet to take a single taxi or motorbike {besides my ride from the ... Read More
Asia, Destinations, Expat, Hanoi, Travel Odds and Ends, Travel Tips, VietnamMy Vietnam and Southeast Asia Packing List…Because I’m Moving Today! September 9, 2015 / Today's the day I move to Vietnam! My 26 hours of travel consists of 3 flights: Phoenix ⇒ Los Angeles, Los Angeles ⇒ Guangzhou, China and Guangzhou ⇒ Hanoi, Vietnam! It's going to be quite a long day and due to the time change, I won't arrive in ... Read More
Asia, Destinations, Hoi An, Luxury Travel, VietnamTailored Clothes in Hoi An, Vietnam February 12, 2015 / The second I stepped off my bus from Hue to Hoi An, a woman was heckling me to come to a specific store to get clothes in Hoi An tailored. I knew Hoi An was famous for its beautiful, handmade clothing; however, after being on a hot bus for several ... Read More
Adventure Travel, Asia, Destinations, Hanoi, Thailand, VietnamSurviving the Motorbike in Southeast Asia December 15, 2014 / The motorbike is one of the most used and convenient forms of transportation in Southeast Asia for locals and expats due to the ease of parking and the ability to weave in and out of heavy traffic. However popular, I found them terrifying. When I ... Read More