After a month traveling around Vietnam, I have created this practical travel guide with essential tips Vietnam, especially for traveling on your own. From basic information to recommendations of places you can’t miss, here you have everything you need to make the most of this fascinating country in Southeast Asia. In my case, I spent … Read more
The Gulf of Thailand encompasses the coasts of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and many of the most stunning places in Southeast Asia. In this area, not far from one another, are three of Thailand’s most famous islands: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, it’s almost unthinkable … Read more
Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest waterfall in China and one of the largest in Asia. This impressive waterfall, located in Guizhou Province, is known for its size, natural beauty, and for being one of the few waterfalls in the world with an accessible cave behind the curtain of water. Huangguoshu Waterfall is situated in Guizhou … Read more
Ninh Binh is a small town in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam. It is two hours from Hanoi and is known for its beautiful surroundings, full of karst mountains of different shapes and heights, surrounded by water, temples and villages. We spent two days at Ninh Binh, which I can say were some … Read more
Located in central Vietnam, the city of Hue was the imperial capital until 1945, when the Nguyen dynasty collapsed. It’s a quiet city full of history and, as such, is packed with historic buildings worth visiting. The complex of Hue monuments was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Unfortunately, Hue was one of … Read more
After visiting Ho Chi Minh City and sailing through the Mekong Delta, we headed north to spend a week exploring the central coast of Vietnam, a region that surprises with the beauty of its beaches, the warmth of its people, and a mix of tranquility and adventure. First, we spent 2 days in a non-touristy … Read more
We spent just one day in Hoi An. The small city of Hoi An, located on the central coast of Vietnam, has a charming old town by the river, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Hoi An was one of the most important ports in Asia from the 16th to the … Read more
There is a lot to see in the south of Vietnam, starting with one of the fastest growing cities in Asia; Ho Chi Minh City, and ending in the Mekong Delta. In these two places you will get to know both the urban life of the Vietnamese and the deepest part of the country. The … Read more
After two days over water in Phuket but enjoying a very interesting Vegetarian Festival, we took a boat to Koh Phi Phi. A destination we had been looking forward to seeing since we arrived in Thailand and possibly one of the most spectacular places in all of Southeast Asia. In fact, the whole area is … Read more
Arriving in Phuket by chance we come across the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which surprised us more than the island itself for being the weirdest and most beastly festival we had ever seen. After our spectacular visit to the Khao Yai Natural Park we decided to leave the same day to Phuket. Very kindly, the guide … Read more
Khao Yai National Park is possibly one of the best nature park in Thailand. Only 3 hours from Bangkok, the park is located in the northeast of Thailand. With an area of 2,168 square kilometers, it has the privilege of being the third largest park in Thailand. It is so extensive, that it covers 4 … Read more
Exploring the Ancient Ruins of Sukhothai: Thailand’s First Capital. During our trip through Thailand, we spent a day exploring the ruins of Sukhothai, the country’s first capital and the cradle of Thai culture. Founded in the 13th century, this ancient city marked the beginning of a golden era in Thai art and politics. The Sukhothai … Read more
After 5 days in Thailand, today marks the start of this blog titled Sin Destino Aparente (Without an Apparent Destination). Initially, this blog is meant for family and friends to follow how our journey through Southeast Asia is going. It also aims to inform fellow adventurers and travelers considering a visit to these lands, to … Read more
During my stay in Yunnan (China), I crossed the land border between China and Vietnam, passing through Hekou (Yunnan, China) and Lao Cai (Vietnam). It had been five years since my first visit to Vietnam, and I was eager to return. We spent two weeks visiting Vietnam and returned to China via the same border, … Read more
Living in China is quite an experience and, after 7 years in China, if there is one thing I have been able to prove is that this country is so different that it surprises you every day. Even when you’ve been there for a while, and you think you’ve seen it all, suddenly, it surprises … Read more