Hanoi has an incredible energy to it. It is tradition unapologetically melded with city life and flowing chaos.
Inspires images of tropical beauty, but I also found it to have a dirty side that I did not anticipate.
Vietnam - Hanoi - Old town, culture, sightseeing, and people watching
Vietnam - Transportation - By train, plane, bus, car, boat, and scooter
Overnight trains, flying within the country, and more
Hong Kong - Tips, Tricks, & Things to Know
Stuff you should know about drinking water, the airport, staying connected, Octopus Cards, money, visas, and more.
Hong Kong - Food - Eating the local cuisine and sampling Michelin Star restaurants
The city’s mosaic comes through in the food as a melting pot of all different cuisines.
Hong Kong - Lion Rock Park Suicide Cliff Hike - Looking Down on the City in Solitude
It is exhilarating to be right on the edge, totally alone, with millions of people below you.
Shanghai Airport (PVG) - A Review of the Security Process and Layover Experience
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a common airport to fly through when traveling to Asia. It is a basic airport with some rigorous security that catches many people off guard.
The Kindness of Strangers
Yes, occasionally bad things do happen while traveling, but we have been amazed over and over by random acts of kindness that we have seen on the trips we have taken.
Peru - Trip Itinerary & Travel Budget
We went to the Sacred Valley, experienced a local festival, hiked the mountains, explored the streets and markets of Cusco, took an amazing trek to Machu Picchu, toured the citadel, and spent a couple days in the capital. (14 day trip)
Peru - Tips, Tricks, & Things to Know
Stuff you should know about drinking water, the airport, staying connected, getting around, money, altitude, the bathrooms and more.
Peru - Markets - The market experience in Cusco and Lima
Whether you are shopping for food or souvenirs, or just experiencing the local culture, I recommend checking out the markets. Exploring local markets is always one of my favorite things to do and Peru’s markets are some of the most colorful I’ve seen and are perfumed with wonderful aromas of fruit and herbs.