Asia Travel Blog
We love traveling through Southeast Asia and the Far East. So far we’ve spent a month in Vietnam, a month in Thailand, a month in Cambodia, 3 months in Kuala Lumpur and a month in Japan. We also spent a lot of time working our science jobs in Singapore before we started this travel blog.
With the rise of working from home and nomadic lifestyles, we think these regions of the world will become even busier and more connected.
Here are some of our popular guides to get you started:
- 15 places you can’t miss in Vietnam
- Unmissable things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam
- The best things to do in Seoul, South Korea
Or you can take a look through all of our Asia blog posts below:
The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Nara, Japan
We’ve spent 5 weeks traveling around Japan in the spring and fall seasons, and during both trips we made sure to visit Nara because it’s such a beautiful and unique ... Read more
How To Visit Seodaemun Prison In Seoul, South Korea
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall is an interesting museum located in western Seoul’s Independence Park. This prison has a dark history, showcasing Japanese cruelty over Korea which occurred during the ... Read more
How To Visit The Jongmyo Shrine In Seoul, South Korea
The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It ... Read more
Visiting The 5 Royal Palaces In Seoul, South Korea
There are five royal palaces in Seoul. While most visitors add Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung to their bucket list, there are two more palaces to consider including Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung. ... Read more
How To Visit Gyeonghuigung Palace In Seoul
Gyeonghuigung Palace is the least visited palace in Seoul and is not well known to most visitors. It was built to fulfill a prophecy that the site would produce kings and ... Read more
How To Visit Deoksugung Palace In Seoul
Located directly across the street from City Hall in downtown Seoul, Deoksugung is one of the least visited palaces in the city. It was first used by King Seonjo and ... Read more
How To Visit Changgyeonggung Palace In Seoul
While Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung are the most popular palaces in Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was the third palace compound to be built during the Joseon Dynasty and it’s often overlooked. This ... Read more
Tips For Taking The Huwon Secret Garden Tour In Seoul
The Huwon Secret Garden is a popular highlight of Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. Now an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was loved by Seoul’s royal family because it was built ... Read more
How To Visit Changdeokgung Palace (+ The Secret Garden)
Visiting Changdeokgung Palace is one of the most popular things to do in Seoul because it’s home to the Huwon Secret Garden. It was the second royal palace built during the ... Read more
How To Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace In Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace was one of our favorite places to visit in Seoul. It was built in 1395 and served as main palace during the Joseon Dynasty, so it’s a great ... Read more
The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Seoul
We spent 14 memorable days exploring Seoul in March 2023. Our days were filled with museums, hikes, palaces, observation decks and Korean BBQ. But even with two weeks, we still ... Read more
How To Visit The N Seoul Tower In South Korea
The N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located on the top of Namsan Mountain in Seoul, South Korea. It’s a very popular tourist attraction featuring stunning 360° ... Read more
How To Visit Seoul Sky Observatory In Lotte World Tower
The Seoul Sky observation deck is located between the 117th and 123rd floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions ... Read more
15 Interesting Things To Do At Imjingak Park Near The DMZ
Imjingak Park is located near one of the most heavily militarized regions in the world, the DMZ. The park symbolizes the hope of a reunification between North and South Korea, ... Read more
Our DMZ Tour Review (+ How To Choose The Best One)
A typical DMZ tour includes Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel and Dora Observatory which overlooks North Korea. Most tours last 6-10 hours roundtrip from Seoul and you can choose additional ... Read more
15 Amazing Places To Visit In Vietnam (+ Things To Do)
Vietnam has so many unique places to visit including national parks, historic temples, energetic cities and UNESCO heritage sites in areas like Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Sapa, Phong Nha ... Read more
The Perfect 4 Days In Koh Lipe Itinerary
We spent 4 slow and relaxing days exploring the best of Koh Lipe during a month long trip we took to Thailand. The tiny tropical paradise island in the Andaman ... Read more
How We Spent 3 Weeks Traveling Through Northern + Central Vietnam
Three weeks is the perfect amount of time to spend traveling through northern and central Vietnam, but you’ll need longer if you want to see the whole country properly. We ... Read more
Vietnam Itinerary 10 Days: 3 Northern + Central Vietnam Routes
North and Central Vietnam is filled with stunningly beautiful and diverse landscapes. With just 10 days to formulate your Vietnam itinerary, you’ll need to be organized and get creative with ... Read more
8 Reasons Why You Only Need Two Days In Hanoi, Vietnam
Let’s get straight to the point, you only need 2 days in Hanoi, Vietnam. We wished we’d known that before we booked a week in Vietnam’s capital city. And in ... Read more
How To Plan Your First Trip To Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi is the loud, chaotic and energetic capital city in Vietnam we think you need to visit at least once in your lifetime. With history spanning thousands of years, there’s ... Read more
What To Expect Driving The Hai Van Pass By Motorbike In Vietnam
The Hai Van Pass is one of those travel experiences we’ll never forget. It features spectacular panoramic views, death defying roads and constantly evolving climates. We drove our own motorbikes ... Read more
The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Hoi An
Vietnam’s most beautiful ancient city Hoi An offers a unique blend of Japanese, Chinese and European influences complimented with a favorable climate and a UNESCO designation. So it’s a pretty ... Read more
Unique Activities To Do In Sapa Vietnam With 3 Day Itinerary
Sapa is a quaint rural mountain town surrounded by endless terraces of rice paddies and gorgeous valleys. We think there are two activities every traveler should add to their itinerary, ... Read more
Our Honest Thoughts About Trekking In Sapa Vietnam + What To Expect
Imagine trekking through picturesque terraced rice paddies surrounded by rolling hills and valleys as far as the eye can see. Sounds pretty awesome right? Well, that’s exactly what you can ... Read more
Our Honest Halong Bay Cruise Review (+ How To Book The Right One For Your Trip)
Halong Bay is Vietnam’s world renowned dreamy bucket list UNESCO destination. Sipping on a delicious cocktail while on the top deck of a junk boat gliding through turquoise water surrounded ... Read more
How To Get Inside Hồ Thuỷ Tiên: Hue’s Eerie Abandoned Waterpark
The historic city of Hue, Vietnam has the perfect unofficial must see backpacker hotspot in the form of a creepy post apocalyptic abandoned water park. We felt this was one ... Read more
What You Can’t Miss In Ninh Binh With 2 Day Example Itinerary
The Ninh Binh province is without a doubt one of the most memorable stops on the Southeast Asia travelers route. And while it was once considered a hidden gem, pandora’s ... Read more
Trang An Boat Tour Review: Everything You Need To Know
Taking a Trang An boat tour is one of the most popular activities in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. The 2-3 hour boat ride passes through caves, temples and limestone karsts. Tickets ... Read more
How To Visit Bich Dong Pagoda In Tam Coc
The Bich Dong Pagoda is a 500 year old three-tiered cave complex in Tam Coc, Vietnam. It was way more interesting to visit than we expected because we had to ... Read more
How To Visit Mua Cave Viewpoint In Ninh Binh
Known as Hang Mua in Vietnamese, the Mua Cave Viewpoint is one of the most popular tourist spots in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. After climbing 500 stairs, we reached a beautiful ... Read more
The Experiences You Can’t Miss In Phong Nha, Vietnam
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam isn’t easy to reach but it’s filled with tons of great things to do like exploring caves, visiting surprisingly beautiful botanic gardens ... Read more
5 Reasons To Visit The Botanic Gardens In Phong Nha
The Phong Nha botanic gardens are a popular nature reserve located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam. This garden features three different hiking trails to viewpoints, waterfalls and ... Read more
How To Visit Paradise Cave In Phong Nha (+ Is It Worth It)
Located in Phong Nha-Ke bang National Park, Paradise Cave is considered to be the longest dry cave in Asia. It’s 31.4 kilometers long with a height of over 70 meters, ... Read more
How To Visit Dark Cave In Phong Nha (+ Is It Worth It?)
Dark Cave is one of the most popular adventure caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. It spans almost 6km long, 50m wide and 80m high with two entrances. Unlike ... Read more
How To Avoid Being Bitten By Hungry Sika Deer In Nara
Nara is a fantastic city to learn about Japanese history because there are many culturally important temples and shrines. But it’s also famous for something totally unexpected – Nara is ... Read more
Onsen Nara: What You Can Expect From A Japanese Hot Spring Ryokan
“Well, that was … like nothing I’ve done before” were the first words Mark said to Kristen. We had officially conquered the onsen in Nara, Japan. In other words, we ... Read more
The Perfect One Day Itinerary For Nara, Japan
Nara is probably our favorite day trip destination in Japan because it’s easy to visit from both Osaka and Kyoto, there’s tons to see and do, the food is great ... Read more