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• Photoblog: The Different Colors of Hoi An

  

  Hoi An has been on my shortlist of places to visit since I found out it was a UNESCO Heritage Town. As soon as I entered the town, I felt that it would be the... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Da Nang's Marble Mountain

  

  It took another overnight bus from Nha Trang to finally get to Hoi An, my target destination. Before I explored the UNESCO-listed heritage town, a new found... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Standing in Awe of the Taj Mahal

  

  A trip to North India would be incomplete without a visit to the Taj Mahal no matter how cliche or touristy it is, at least that's what I think. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Cheapest Or Free Things to Do in Nha Trang

  

  I have been to Vietnam before but that was only a short trip to Hanoi for the Ha Long Bay cruise. This time around, I traveled from the south (Saigon) to the... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Good Morning Vietnam! Hello Mekong Delta!

  

  The Mekong Delta plays a significant role in the lives of the Vietnamese. The livelihood that the Mekong provides has sustained families for generations. I was... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Chaos of Ho Chi Minh City

  

  During my first trip to Vietnam in 2013 (Hanoi), I already had a glimpse of how chaotic life was in Vietnam; from the whirring motorbikes to the pesky market... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Vietnam's Scars & Victorious Past

  

  During the last leg of my more than two months odyssey through Southeast Asia, I traveled from Southern to Central Vietnam. My first stop? Ho Chi Minh City or... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Itinerary & Expenses for Cambodia Trip

  

  I stayed for a week during my second visit to Cambodia. This time around I visited Battambang and Phnom Penh. I was unable to visit these two places during my... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Hotel Review: Park Sovereign Hotel Tyrwhitt

  

  I wasn't planning on visiting Singapore when my trip started, but after traveling for long distances in India, I decided to take things slow once I returned to... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Exploring the Streets of Phnom Penh

  

  I spent the bulk of my time in Phnom Penh during my second trip to Cambodia. As I settled in the city, I didn't want to move around so much anymore, I wanted... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Lalgarh Hotel Fort & Palace: A Relaxing Time in the Golden City of Jaisalmer

  

  I had the chance to visit The Golden City of Jaisalmer during my more than a week trip around Rajasthan in India. I had the privilege of staying in Lalgarh Hote... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Opulence Amidst Poverty: The Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda

  

  After visiting the somber Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Museum, I looked for more relaxing things to do. I ended up visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Cambodia's Dark Past: The Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

  

  After a few days of taking it slow in Battambang, I planned my next destination in Cambodia. Since I've been to Siem Reap before and didn't have much time left... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Visit to the Killing Caves & Bat Cave in Battambang

  

  Battambang was not spared from the onslaught of the Khmer Rouge during Polpot's reign. There are pockets of execution grounds located in the outskirts of the... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Laid Back Vibe & Old Colonial Charm of Battambang

  

  I knew little of Battambang when I rode the bus from Poipet to this unassuming town. When I first arrived at the town center, I knew that it was a laid back tow... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Battambang's Ancient Past

  

  Most people head to Siem Reap to visit the Angkor ruins, but there are plenty of smaller yet significant ruins scattered all over Cambodia. Battambang has its... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Riding the Bamboo Train in Battambang

  

  I was torn between heading to Siem Reap again or to Phnom Penh while I was in the bus station in Poipet, Cambodia. Plenty of things were running through my... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How to Cross the Border from Bangkok to Cambodia

  

  There's nothing like crossing a border from one country to another. I managed to cross the border from Bangkok, Thailand to Cambodia during my trip around... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Budget Travel in Northern Thailand

  

  I didn't have enough time to dive deeply into the culture and all that Northern Thailand has to offer. I spent around 11 days and 10 nights in this region of... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Getting Lost in the Ancient City of Sukhothai

  

  I have been to Ayutthaya during my first visit to Thailand a couple of years ago. This time around I decided to visit another ancient city during my one month... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL