How Can I Get There? You can reach Halong bay from Hanoi by flying into the Noi Bai International airport, which is 40km away of Hanoi (Vietnam’s capital city). From there, you will need to transfer to Halong City, and there are multiple ways to do this. You can do this by hiring a private car, bus or minivan, with a driver this is an inexpensive option, and...
Panglao, Bohol is a small Island filled with palm trees, crystal clear blue waters and sandy beaches. Sounds super idyllic right? We ended our honeymoon tour of South East Asia relaxing on the island of Bohol. It was just what we needed after jumping from place to place. Here are some photographs to inspire you to visit Panglao, Bohol. The Virgin Islands We took a...
Kuala Lumpur is one of the major cities in visited in the South East Asian region. It is a colourful city, full of culture. There are many photo opportunities to avail of when visiting. So grab your camera and have a look of some great locations I found in the city, I found to photograph. The Petronas twin towers Possibly the most iconic landmark in Kuala Lumpur. The...
Bohol is a small island located east of Cebu in the Philippines. You can fly into Cebu, which is proabably the cheapest option, or you can fly directly into Bohol to Tagbilaran City. From here you can get a jeepney or taxi around the island. In fact there will be a number of tour guides eager to take your money, and on an island tour. We decided to do our own thing...
Revisiting a country multiple times can be a good thing, especially if it is a country such as Singapore. Visiting Singapore for the third time led me to discover many more new things, as well as enjoy all the old places. One aspect of this trip I really enjoyed was getting to see my husbands love for the country and reigon grow. Having not been to Asia before, he...
From the ground level, Hong Kong can feel a little chaotic. It is busy, noisy and when in central, the towering buildings can feel a little daunting. However, there are ways to appreciate the city from a different perspective. One of the best ways to explore any city I find is on foot. Seeing Hong Kong from one of the highest vantage points is a must when you are...
In order to best discover a country, you need to live like a local. There are a number of social networks which can allow you to do this. Air BnB and couchsurfing are to name but two. Another way which may not be the first option considered, is to stay at a homestay. What are homestays? Homestays are private rooms within a property, run by a local family. This may...
When choosing to travel to one of the most visited cities in South East Asia, it is important to stay in a good hotel. Bangkok is a bustling metropolis, which can be overwhelming at times. However, in the land of smiles there are always plenty of places you can seek relief from the heat, and crowds. During our recent trip to the city, we choose to stay in the ultra...
If you are travelling to South East Asia from Europe, chances are you may fly into some of the big hub cities such as Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong. Our three week honeymoon tour of South East Asia started off in Hong Kong. We flew here as it offered the best flight prices. Rather than fly in, and get on a connecting flight, we decided that we would get over our...
Southeast Asia has turned out to be one of the favorite travel spots for people all over the world, myself included. Today they are considered as some of the most tourist-friendly countries. As per the recent trend, people are craving for more cultural and authentic travel experiences. If you are one of them, then you can add Thailand as your next destination for...
