A Photo in Vietnam That Did Cost A lot Of Pain
A snap I took in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, which I kinda wish I hadn’t. Read more.
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Vietnam & Cambodia: A Trip Full of Contrasts, Memories, and a Sore Knee
After weeks on the road, it’s time to look back and ask: Was it worth it? What stuck with me the most? Our Vietnam and Cambodia trip was full of contrasts—ancient temples, bustling cities, tranquil landscapes, and a few unexpected aches and pains. But if I had to pick a place that left the deepest …
Day 19: Our Last Day in Saigon, Vietnam, and This Entire Adventure
There’s a certain bittersweet feeling that comes with the “last day” of any trip. You want to squeeze in as much as possible, but you also realize you’re running low on energy, motivation, and—let’s be real—clean clothes. For us, Day 19 was all of that, plus the mixed emotions of saying goodbye to Vietnam. We …
Day 17 & Day 18 Saigon in Two Moods: Torrential Shopping & Chilled Sightseeing
After weeks of bopping around Southeast Asia, landing in Saigon felt like diving into a totally different vibe. It’s a city that buzzes, sure, but somehow also lets you slow down… maybe it was the weather giving us a nudge. Day 17: Drenched but Determined (to Shop!) Ever woken up to a thunderous drumroll on …
Day 16: Phnom Penh to Saigon – A Day in Transit
Some travel days are filled with sights, stories, and sensory overload. Others focus on the journey itself—and, if you’re fortunate, a surprisingly luxurious airport lounge experience. Day 16 was the latter. The experience made us reflect on how transit days often offer some of the most memorable moments of a trip, blending the thrill of …
Day 10: Da Nang – When the City Isn’t Your Scene
After a peaceful run of days in Ninh Binh’s green valleys and Hoi An’s lantern-lit lanes, stepping into Da Nang felt like being dropped into the middle of a video game set to “city mode.” The contrast is real. Hoi An’s mellow pace and Ninh Binh’s nature seem a world away from the glass-and-concrete energy …
Day 9: Sun, Sand, Lanterns & Cake – Andi’s Birthday in Hoi An
If there’s a perfect way to spend a birthday on the road, it’s this: a slow, sun-drenched morning at the beach, lazy lunch with the sea as your soundtrack, and a shopping spree for something beautiful and uniquely local. Today was all about easy vibes—oh, and it’s my birthday! (Well, Andi’s, but you know what …
Day 8 – Hoi An Museums, Heritage Houses & Lantern-Lit Nights
Finally, a proper night’s sleep! After a string of restless, sticky nights, we both woke up genuinely refreshed in Hoi An—blessed be blackout curtains and that rare, blissful combination of quiet and a comfy mattress. We clocked at least 8 hours for the first time on this trip. Andi, still limping from the Hang Mua …
Day 7: Hoi An – Slow Steps and Golden Moments
Woke up with muscle pains from my feet right up to my thighs—a not-so-sweet keepsake from our climb at Hang Mua. That mountain really left its mark on us! Andi’s knee is slowly on the mend, but today’s motto is definitely “short steps only.” It reminds me of when I tried to stroll around Zürich …
Day 6: Hoi An – Hospital Detour & Slow-Motion Wandering
Another short night in Vietnam, and especially for Andi, who’s clocking in a grand total of 2.5 hours of sleep. His knee was still giving him grief after our Ninh Binh adventure (Hang Mua Cave, you’ll haunt him for a while), so after breakfast, we decided it was time for a pit stop—not at a …