Sapa Rice Terraces: My Experience on a 2-Day Trekking Tour

Vietnam - Arrozales de Sapa

Our last stop in Vietnam has been the increasingly famous rice terraces of Sapa. Sapa is one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Vietnam and, without a doubt, a destination no traveler to this country should overlook. Sapa is located in the northwest of Vietnam near the Chinese border, with Yunnan province, at … Read more

Old Quarter of Hanoi: Top 5 places to visit

Vietnam - El barrio antiguo de Hanoi - Torre de la Tortuga

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, breathes history everywhere. Hanoi itself is not an incredibly beautiful city, but the Old Quarter of Hanoi has a special charm. The old architecture of the Old Quarter of Hanoi blends with the French buildings of the colonial era. The narrow streets are filled with tourists walking around, souvenir shops, … Read more

What to Expect on a Halong Bay Tour: Pros, Cons and Tips

Vietnam - Bahía de Halong (Halong Bay)

After two weeks traveling in Vietnam, it was finally time for a 2-day tour of Halong Bay. This famous bay, located in the northeast of Vietnam, is one of the most stunning and well-known destinations in Southeast Asia. Halong Bay impresses as much by the great variety in shape and size of the islands as … Read more

2 days motorbike in Ninh Binh: the jewel of Vietnam

Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Mirador

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

Imperial City of Hue: Top Places to See in 2 Days

La ciudad de Hue - Ciudad Imperial

Located in central Vietnam, the city of Hue served as the imperial capital until 1945, marking the end of the Nguyen dynasty. It is a peaceful city with a rich history, making it home to numerous historical landmarks well worth a visit. The Hue Monuments Complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. … Read more

Central Coast of Vietnam: The best beaches and places to see

Costa Central de Vietnam - Mui Ne - Pueblo pescadores

After visiting Ho Chi Minh city and the Mekong Delta, we went to north and spent a week traveling along the Central Coast of Vietnam visiting the beaches of Vietnam. First, we went for two days to a not a very touristy place called Long Hai. Then we went to more famous beaches like Mui … Read more

Top South Vietnam: The best places to visit

Delta del Mekong - Mercado flotante

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

Gulf of Thailand: Trip to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao

Golfo de Tailandia - Koh Tao - Isla Nang Yuan

The Gulf of Thailand encompasses the coasts of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, and many of the most impressive places in Southeast Asia. Three of Thailand’s most famous islands are located there: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, it is almost unthinkable not to visit at … Read more

Koh Phi Phi: Maya Bay, the most famous beach in the world

Thailand - Mirador Koh Phi Phi (Viewpoint)

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

Phuket Vegetarian Festival and Self-mutilation: what is it about?

Festival vegetariano de Phuket - Vegetarian Festival

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

2 days in Khao Yai National Park: a life experience

Thailand - Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park, possibly, the best nature park in Thailand Two days tour in Khao Yai Khao Yai National Park is possibly 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 … Read more

The best of Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Thailand

Tailandia - Viaje a Sukhothai

The remains of an ancient kingdom From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai by bus We arrive from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai at 6pm to visit the ruins of Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Thailand. After less than 24 hours we decided that we had seen everything there was to see. From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai it … Read more

No Apparent Destiny, a blog to backpackers

Tailandia-Aeropuerto-de-Bangkok

Beginning of the Blog No Apparent Destiny After 5 days in Thailand, today begins this blog titled No Apparent Destiny. The blog is for interested people to see how the trip is going. It also serves to inform all those adventurers who think about visiting these lands, for those curious who like to read and … Read more