The other day whilst I was having dinner, a Malaysian officer from their new Digital Nomad initiative “De Rantau” greets me. I told her I am from Vietnam and she said “Oh, Vietnam, you are our competitor in attracting Digital Nomads”. That quote alone opened up a can of curiosity in me – is Digital
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ESSENTIALS FOR A DAY OF HANGING OUT IN LANGKAWI – MALAYSIA
Situated on the west coast of Malaysia and just 1 hour flight away from the busy KL, Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands. The main island itself, according to locals, is the biggest island in Malaysia. Photo Credit: Unsplash. My nature photography is really bad. But you get the idea. It is
Top 10 nicest towns in Asia where everyone wants to live
The nicest cities in Asia are those cities where you planned to stay two nights, but ended up sticking for a week or more. We selected them for you: the 10 (+2) towns or villages in Asia where the atmosphere is so relaxed that you never want to leave. 1. Hoi An (Vietnam) The perfect
Top coworkation experiences and locations around the world
Coworkation, in other words, coworking vacations is a rising forms of travel that can undoubtedly beat traditional tourism for a certain groups of people. These are digital nomad and remote workers that live and travel on their own terms, by working anywhere from their laptops, having either multiple home-bases or no base at all, and
Vietnam Independent Travel Guide | Must-Knows By Locals
I have recently received all kinds of questions regarding Vietnam independent travel guide, ranging from if it’s safe getting around alone, to how to get from A to B, and even weird things like whether touristy places like Ninh Binh has some restriction for international visitors? Seriously? In the end of the day, I am
Hai Van Mountain Pass – Experience the Spectacular Train Ride from Da Nang to Hue
There’s something about traveling by train that somehow always catches my breath away as passing through the forests and mountains on the train is adventurous, thrilling and soul-stirring. Traveling by train in Vietnam is a unique experience. One of the best train journeys in the country, which I must always encounter when recommending to my
Omega Mountain Pass – A Scenic Bus Ride From Da Lat To Nha Trang
Da Lat and Nha Trang are some of the most beautiful travel destinations in the South of Vietnam. Whilst Da Lat’s famed for its striking French colonial architecture throughout the central area, surrounded by gorgeous mountainous areas and brightly flower fields spreading throughout one of the greenest towns of Vietnam, Nha Trang’s stunning and diverse
Tam Thanh Natural Beach Resort – A Backpacker Getaway To the Rural Seaside
Lying just about 1 hour away from the famous UNESCO Heritage cultural town of Hoi An, Tam Thanh is an undiscovered art and cultural gem, a one-of-its-kind destination worth taking a look. Tam Thanh is the home to untouched seasides, local villages, and amazing countryside landscapes. Our trip to explore Quang Nam province in the
Discover the Mekong Delta Experience In Vietnam
One of the top must-try when visiting South East Asia is definitely the Mekong Delta experience. Compared to playing with elephants on the river and watch the sunset by the bank in Luang Prabang, my experience with the Mekong Delta in Vietnam differ a lot. I personally enjoyed getting to know local music arts and
Top Destinations to Seek Art In Vietnam
If you asked me if I would ever quit travel blogging, the answer was probably yes. A few months ago, I slowly stopped blogging on my own site, meaning not to produce any content of good quality, gradually switching to travel writing on different companies’ websites, simply to make money, which was a big motivation