Malaysia: Back to the Future
This is a first for us: we have arrived in a place knowing basically nothing about it. We had a general idea …
Travel Costs: Vietnam Budget Update
We’re continuing to post our spending numbers as a resource for other travelers. Here is a breakdown of what we spent for two …
Vietnam: It’s an acquired taste
When we were first mapping out our RTW itinerary, there was no question that Vietnam would be on it. We made regular …
Hanoi Dos and Don’ts
We spent a week in Hanoi, resting up before we tackled Malaysia. We enjoyed Vietnam’s hectic capital a great deal, and wanted …
The Best Food We Ate in Vietnam, Part 2
One blog post simply wasn’t enough to cover our favorite eats over a month in Vietnam. Continuing from part one, here are …
The Best Food We Ate in Vietnam, Part 1
Skyler and I love exploring new places through their food. It’s a great way to get off the beaten path, learn about …
Getting Buzzed in Vietnam: A Coffee Lover’s Guide
Coffee culture is huge here in Vietnam. In the mornings, old men gather to chat over coffee and cigarettes. In the afternoons, …
Photos from Halong Bay
We spent two days and one night cruising around Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site about 4 hours from Hanoi on …
Cooking With Our Vietnamese Girl Crush
We’ve been eating every meal out for the last two months. So when we were deciding on a cooking class to take …
Hoi An: You Buy Something!
Charming hosts and obnoxious salespeople. Bustling shops and deserted country lanes. Hoi An, like Vietnam, is full of contradictions. But it sure …
