Over the course of the past few months, I fell in love with Bali and found my home away from home in a town called Ubud. Known as the cultural heart of the island, this spiritual capital is the perfect…
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When people think of Kuala Lumpur, they typically think of the colorful Batu Caves and the iconic Petronas Towers… but what about the rest? From the pockets of nature to the transformational enterprises to the artisan coffee roasters, it’s as…
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You’ve probably seen photos of Penang Street Art floating around the internet – boy on motorcycle, children playing basketball, peeping tom cat, brother and sister on swing, boy with pet monster, and the list goes on. I think that’s often…
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From lush rice fields and majestic caves to limestone karsts and charming pagodas, Ninh Binh is a province like no other. Having already explored the mountains of Lao Cai and the islands of Halong Bay prior to making my way…
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Situated in the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of Northern Vietnam, Halong Bay is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Dotted with hundreds of islands and islets featuring karst topography…
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From colonial hill station to booming tourist town, Sapa today is known for its dramatic scenery and colorful hill-tribe villages. Situated in Vietnam’s Lao Cai province, this popular trekking base is both a perfect gateway to the Hoang Lien Son…
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Known as the gateway to the famous temple complex Angkor Wat, the province of Siem Reap welcomes millions of tourists every year. After my week-long stay in Phnom Penh, I hopped on an overnight bus from the Cambodian capital to…
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Situated in central Cambodia at the confluence of three rivers (Mekong, Bassac, and Tonlé Sap), Phnom Penh is a vibrant city with a not so vibrant past – namely the Cambodian civil war, the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, and the…
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