Manila Ocean Park: A Rainy Day Escape by the Bay
By Paul Mulligan·
Manila Ocean Park is one of those places that works best when the weather doesn’t. Located along Manila Bay near Rizal Park, it’s an indoor marine-themed attrac
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Free Things to Do in Saigon: 15 Experiences That Cost Nothing
By Paul Mulligan·
Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) moves fast. Traffic never really stops, street food smells drift through every district, and glass skyscrapers rise next to ageing apa
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Romantic Things To Do In Da Lat
By Paul Mulligan·
Da Lat, often called the "Le Petit Paris" of Vietnam, is a place where the air is thinner, the pine trees are taller, and the pace of life feels intentionally s
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My 7-Day Road Trip Across New Zealand’s North Island
By Anna Gasparini·
New Zealand had been on my travel wishlist for years, and when I finally made it there, I knew I didn’t want to rush it or limit myself to just one city. With o
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Bringing Pets to Thailand: What I Learned the Hard Way
By Carlos Menendez·
Moving to Thailand from the USA felt like two experiences wrapped up into one. On the one hand, there was the process of getting my wife and I there. This was p
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Things To Do in DaLat Vietnam
By Paul Mulligan·
Nestled high in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, Da Lat is one of the country’s most unique destinations. Often called the “City of Eternal Spring,” Da Lat is famou
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This country changes its name more than any other on Earth
By Samanta Brown·
Ask most people to name a country that has swapped its official title more than once, and they will probably mention Persia becoming Iran, or Burma becoming Mya
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This country borders 14 others – more than any nation on Earth
By Matthias Binder·
Most people can name two or three countries that share a border with their own. Now imagine trying to keep track of fourteen. That is the reality for one enormo
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This "island nation" is actually thousands of islands, not one
By Anna Lena Kuhn·
Ask most people to picture Japan and they'll probably imagine a single curved landmass floating off the coast of Asia, maybe with Mount Fuji somewhere in the ba
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At the Birthplace of Thai Massage: Wat Pho, History, and the Art of Well-Being
By Roberta Bianchi·
Bangkok is a city that overwhelms and fascinates at the same time: golden temples, constant traffic, street food aromas, and an energy that never seems to slow
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Vung Tau City: A Coastal City Escape Just Hours From Saigon
By Paul Mulligan·
If you love beaches, then Vung Tau is one of those places that doesn’t need much convincing. Just a few hours from Saigon, it’s close enough for a spontaneous g
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From Toasties to Weekly Shops: Grocery Life in Bangkok
By Carlos Menendez·
So my wife and I have been living in Bangkok for a few months now, and one of the more interesting shifts we’ve noticed has been in our shopping habits as we've
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A Mystic Canoe Ride Through Trà Sư Cajuput Forest, Vietnam: Silence, Water, and Lotus Flowers
By Roberta Bianchi·
If you’re looking for an experience in Vietnam that goes beyond temples, bustling cities, and mountain landscapes, there’s a place where nature truly takes cent
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Cambodian Scam Compounds Targeting Vietnam: Human Trafficking & Cyber Fraud
By Paul Mulligan·
In the high-stakes world of the 2020s, a new kind of problem has emerged along the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Living in fortified concrete compounds,
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6 Best Foods to Eat in Phan Thiet After a Long Ride
By Paul Mulligan·
Riding a scooter from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet sounds romantic until you’ve actually done it. The sun feels stronger than expected, the traffic leaving Sa
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Bach Dang Waterfront Park – Open Space Along the Saigon River
By Paul Mulligan·
Bach Dang Waterfront Park is one of the most open and accessible green spaces in District 1, stretching along the Saigon River at the end of Nguyen Hue Walking
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5+ Mistakes When Travelling in Vietnam: What Tourists Get Wrong and How to Avoid Them
By Paul Mulligan·
Are you worried about making common mistakes when travelling in Vietnam for the first time? Vietnam is an incredible country to explore, but it works very diffe
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Rajadamnern Stadium: The Beating Heart of Muay Thai
By Carlos Menendez·
I first heard about Rajadamnern Stadium around two or three years ago. I knew it was a significant place in Muay Thai culture, but I had no idea just how massiv
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My Unplanned Night Learning Darts In A Bar In Beirut
By Alex Johnson·
In 2019, Lebanon experienced one of the worst financial crises of all time. Caused mainly by corruption, the Lebanese Pound saw its value fall by over 90%. So w
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Garden Hydrangea Đà Lạt: Fields of Blue and a Perfect Photo Stop
By Paul Mulligan·
Garden Hydrangea in Đà Lạt is one of those places that instantly feels like Dalat. Cool mountain air, rolling hills, and rows upon rows of hydrangea flowers str
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