by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 12, 2023 | HOI AN, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
Vietnam is home to the UNESCO-favored Hoi An, a charming port town. Its trading history has left it a trove of architectural treasures. The bustling small streets here are hemmed in by traditional shophouses turned...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 27, 2020 | Hue, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
The past is everywhere in Hue, the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam. Everywhere you go, there’s something unforgettable to admire. From the extensive Hue Citadel and Imperial City, to the splendid Royal Tombs....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 20, 2019 | Cambodia, HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam
I find land border crossing quite worrying, because of scams. But when I’ve crossed the border of Vietnam and Cambodia, it was hassle-free and easier compared to crossing the border of Thailand and Cambodia. Perhaps...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2019 | HO CHI MINH CITY, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
It never occurred to me that I would fall for Vietnam. Back then, I remember traveling here because it is pretty close to Cambodia and I only wanted to get my passport stamped. Looking back, I am not proud of it. Now...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2019 | HANOI, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
To date, Hanoi still emanates with remnants of the French rule through its centuries old gothic churches, French colonial buildings and opera houses. But it also exudes with traditional Vietnamese flair, making it one...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 14, 2017 | Itinerary, MUI NE, Travel Guide, Vietnam
Mui Ne is one of my favorite destinations in Vietnam, its stunning topography is a testament to the magical prowess of nature. I visited it twice because I felt like I was on a rush the first time I visited in 2012, so...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 15, 2015 | Vietnam
For a change of scenery, when visiting Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), you can head south to one of the country’s rising adrenaline capital – Mui Ne! This erstwhile fishing community in Pan Thiet has transformed into a...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 20, 2014 | Vietnam
Limestone hills soaring like sentries above an expanse of water welcomed us in Halong Bay. This UNESCO World Heritage nestled in Quang Ninh Province (Vietnam) has been on my bucket-list for years. Thankfully, Cebu...
