First time in Ho Chi Minh city? I’ve got you covered! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)! It’s probably your first time here, so be prepared to dodge motorbikes, slurp noodles on random sidewalks, and haggle your way through bustling markets. Also known as Saigon, this bustling metropolis is hailed as Vietnam’s biggest city…
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Expat’s guide to 24 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City | Outlanderly
Chaotic, noisy, hot and just a bit crazy are some terms I used to describe Ho Chi Minh City. Often referred to as Saigon, the city is the largest city of Vietnam and usually the first point of entry with this country for many travelers. For first time travelers to Ho Chi Minh City, it can be overwhelming…
Discovering Hue’s Imperial City I Outlanderly
Poetic, dreamy and romantic are some of the words people use to describe Hue, the final imperial capital of Vietnam under Nguyen dynasty (from the 17th to 19th century). The old Citadel is the life of Hue, the defining feature of this quaint city. Filled with beautiful monuments, impressive architecture, and is especially well-known for its…
First Time to Kruger National Park | Outlanderly
South Africa hasn’t always been on my bucket list to travel. Mind you being based in Taiwan, it’s easy to bump into the South African Expat community. Their Barbecue rituals and endless conversations about their wonderful country gradually stirred curiosity in me led me to explore their native land. We arrived in Johannesburg early in…
Northern Vietnam in 2 weeks, Where to go, what to see, how much…
You’ve managed to book 2 weeks off to explore Vietnam. Hooray! I’m just thinking about the mouth-watering foods you’ll try and the cool places you’ll see! I’m even more glad you’ve chosen Northern Vietnam. Seeing images of picturesque Ha Long Bay and Sapa on google images probably sealed the deal. (It did for me). Northern…
Travel Tips for Trekking in Sapa | Outlanderly
Sapa – Trekking in the Rain | Outlanderly
“When I arrived in Sapa, after spending six hours on a sleeper bus, I looked through the window with huge disappointment. The rain didn’t stop. I looked worryingly at my friend and we were both thinking ‘What are we supposed to do in this rainfall?” On the bus journey to Sapa, I could only catch…
