One of the first major differences we noticed upon our arrival to Southeast Asia was that the restrooms are very different than what we’re accustomed to in the States. Before you scoff at our profound observation, hear me out on this one. The restrooms are so different, in fact, that I would have greatly appreciated…
We have a winner for our favorite city in Southeast Asia (so far at least). With beautiful beaches, a river walk that rivals San Antonio, the best food in Vietnam, and an easy-going vibe, it was really difficult for us to leave Hoi An, even after lengthening our stay from three to six days. It…
Halong Bay is one of the “must dos” in Southeast Asia. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is famous for abrupt karst rock formations caused by millions of years of geomorphology (thanks google) that jut out of the sea beautifully and randomly. The rock formations and resulting caves are uninhabitable and have thus…
Let me preface what I’m about to share with you by saying that I really enjoy surprises. I think you could probably place me in the upper tier of “surprise lovers.” However, two out of the three surprises listed below certainly made me question my love for surprises in a very big way. Surprise 1: Ho Chi…
Unless you’re in the field of nutrition and dietetics, you probably aren’t aware that the month of March marks National Nutrition Month and March 14th is actually Registered Dietitian (RD) Day. No, March 14th is not a national holiday and yes, the banks are still open. Don’t worry, for all the non-RD folks out there…
Hostels can be a great accommodation option while traveling. They are cheap, generally clean and an awesome way to meet new people! Many hostels have common areas which serve as a wonderful place, outside of your hostel room, to hang out with other travelers. We have found websites and apps such as Trip Advisor and Hostelworld to be useful in reviewing…
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