Chinese New Year in Bangkok
Chinese new year is HUGE in Asia. Whether you are in Viet Nam, China, Thailand, or else, there will be a lot of celebrations and one of the busiest times…
Camping in Antarctica: A once in a lifetime experience
Never in our wildest dreams did we think we would be able to go camping in Antarctica. This is absolute bucket-list stuff. This is the type of thing that only…
Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana: Discover the first ever Luxury Hotel in Cuba
The newly established Kempinski is in the best location in all of Havana. Originally built in the early 1900’s as a shopping centre, it has also previously been a school…
Win a free 7-night stay at Phuket Cleanse in Thailand
Spending a week at Phuket Cleanse has been fantastic. It was our first time spending such a long time in a retreat, we didn’t know what to expect. One thing…
Ultimate guide of photography in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a photographers paradise. Colourful buildings, tons of coffee shops, a lot of new/olds contrasts, plenty of local moments to capture, food culture, graffitis and high rises for…
Updated to the iPhone XR: Why you should join the club
It has been exactly a little over a month that I’ve been using the latest iPhone XR after making the switch from an iPhone 8 Plus. I was madly in…
Visa-free Countries for Uzbekistan in 2019
Amazing news few days ago from Uzbekistan as they updated their visa-free visa policies for 45 countries including Australia, Canada, UK, etc. Last year Uzbekistan introduced e-visas to many countries to smooth the process…
How to get your visa for Uzbekistan in 2020
It is now the best time to visit since Uzbekistan has new visa policies for tourists announced in 2018 and beyond. This has been an effort from the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s…
Uzbekistan Travel Safety Guide
Uzbekistan is such a wonderful country. It is absolutely safe to travel in Uzbekistan and we have the proof by travelling through the whole country by car all by ourselves….
A Complete Guide To Ho Chi Minh City’s Districts
If you are moving to Ho Chi Minh City it is important to understand the neighbourhoods. Even if you are only visiting as a traveller, this guide will help you…
How we spent 5 days in New York City
This article is not an itinerary for you. It’s not the ideal itinerary either to spend 5 days in New York City but it is our blog about how we…
Things to do in Dubai during winter
Winters are amazing times in the UAE as well as many other places in the Middle East. With summers being very hot and almost impossible to do many outdoor activities,…
Color Me Run Ho Chi Minh City
The Color Me Run is an independent version of Color Me Rad & The Color Run all around the world. The Color Me Run in Ho Chi Minh City is…
AdventureFaktory 2018 Year in Review
Year after year we always have given ourselves the personal goal to live the year to the fullest. Travelling the world has always been what fulfilled our lives the most…
List of Best Co-working spaces in Dubai
As digital nomads it is important for us to know great coffee shops and spaces where we can do some work. Dubai is a city in the Middle East full…
Where to have a good dinner in District 2 (Thao Dien), Ho Chi Minh City
When in Ho Chi Minh City and not feeling like local food, we can recommend you this amazing spot we discovered 5 years ago in District 1 called The Vintage…
Photo Journal: Montenegro Wine Discovery
A road trip to find the best wines in the country. Meet Radevic Wines and the home experience with the lovely family.
Plan an active trip to Montenegro at the Regent Hotel Porto Montenegro
Montenegro always has been a country we love and have come back to many times. We consider it a beautiful outdoorsy destination with a lot of history and with many…
Top Things to do in Madinat Jumeirah Dubai
If you are living in Dubai or just visiting, you must know that there are indeed a plethora of places to visit. However, all the attractions quite far from each…
10 Perfect Gifts for Travellers
Living in Dubai is truly a luxury. Whatever we need can just be delivered to our doorstep. As silly as this might sound, you guys are a bunch to send…
Vietnam: List of Best Cafes of Saigon
Vietnam is one of the best places on earth to get coffee. So if you are planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City, you will have to plan at least…
Aquatrek: Swim with the sharks and mantas at the Atlantis Dubai
Ever dreamed of swimming with the sharks or simply being under water with the sea life? Well in Dubai, at the Atlantis The Palm Dubai, you can not only dive…
Check-in: InterContinental Fujairah
Fujairah is more famously known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Great news now because not too far from it, this luxurious…
Vintage Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City at Mayhem Saigon
If you are looking for a shop that sells vintage clothes, you will hit jackpot with Mayhem Saigon. It is one of my favorite shops in Ho Chi Minh City,…
How to avoid a disastrous first trip to China
In other words, this is everything you need to know on how to plan your first trip to China! Going to China isn’t just like a casual trip to Mexico…
Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the waters
Yup, Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the water like you’re getting thrown into the deep sea with no return 😛 ! This Human Slingshot is the latest work…
The complete guide for Expats in Dubai
You have landed on the latest update online of a Dubai Expat Guide (2018). This guide will have everything you need to know about Dubai, followed by resource pages to…
The ultimate guide to San Francisco
San Francisco is such a lively city, we could totally live there! We would define it as an eclectic city, home of stylish people, hipsters, liberals, hippies, techies, immigrants, homeless people,…
What to pack for Antarctica
As you know, packing for Antarctica isn’t like any other trip. If you forget something, there will only be shops in Ushuaia for last minute purchases. Depending on what boat…
Full Photography Guide for Antarctica
No need to have 5 blogs and websites open anymore, here is the complete photography guide for Antarctica! Visiting Antarctica is for those who are interested in our planet Earth….
Reasons to visit Sozopol when you go to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country worth a visit. There are many great cities to discover other than the capital Sofia and Sozopol is one place we would like to introduce you…
Living in Dubai
You’ve seen pictures, you watched some videos, you commented on our page and you wondered one thing: “What is it like to live in Dubai?” All your questions answered in…
Best Places to Run in Dubai
We know that summer is coming around again soon and there seems to be that mad scramble with everyone trying to get back into their “Summer Body.” We also have…
The Next Big Adventure: Travel to Antarctica
The 7th continent, Antarctica, is a desired place to travel for many adventurers like ourselves. Back in the days, only a handful of people wanted to go there as not…
Things to know before moving to Dubai
Thinking of a move to Dubai? There is so much you need to know! This article is about things you should know before moving to Dubai. We cover the serious…
Street Food Tour in Saigon
Discovering street food on your own without guidance can be a challenge. You don’t know which are the good ones that won’t make you sick. One thing that everyone who…
Landscape change 45 minutes from Dubai at the Oberoi Al Zorah
It’s done, it’s 100% open, The Oberoi Al Zorah adds itself to the list of luxury hotels you must stay at in the UAE. So you are looking for a…
These pictures of Baku will make you want to book a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Baku
Baku was a very odd stop for us. We always wanted to take our time and visit all of the Old Town and the modern architecture, except, in our case,…
Crossing the Georgia-Azerbaijan border by car
As much as road trips are fun, border crossing is sure something less enjoyable. You either have too much wait or crazy amount of not important paperwork to do. During…
33 meilleures citations du capitaine Charles Patenaude
Ne pas être au Québec présentement me brise le coeur. L’autre fois je pensais à des proverbes en Français et je me suis dit, coudonc, je me souviens de rien…
Everything you should know about the upcoming new Loyalty Program of Marriott International
With no blackout dates for points redemptions, Marriott International announced for August 2018 its new loyalty program with one set of unified benefit across Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood…
How to stay fit while travelling
Do you travel for work? Are you in your year gap travelling the world? Are you an avid vacationeer? Staying fit could be one of your problems and we sure have…
Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Trip In Musandam Oman
Oman is a gem. From Dubai you can drive a few hours to reach Musandam, where you will reach Khasab via a breathtaking ride by the coast of the Gulf of…
Beautiful co-working space in Saigon at Nest by AIA
The Nest by AIA designed by the great team of The Lab Saigon (FB) is a breath of fresh air in Ho Chi Minh City. A new working place, well situated…
100 year old Bank in Vienna transformed into a Luxury Hotel @ Park Hyatt Vienna
In the search of iconic hotels in Vienna, a stop at the Park Hyatt was a must. It is just a few steps away from the Golden Quartier, Vienna’s oldest…
Six Senses is why you should get to Con Dao Island now
Many travellers think of Thailand as the only option for a beautiful island vacation. Vietnam actually has plenty of good options and most of us find ourselves in this dilemma, which island…
Hacks for fabulous hair this summer by Maria Dowling
Now we’re about to kick back and enjoy our summer hols or upcoming Eid, whether it’s a backpacking adventure or a 5-star luxury resort, your hair needs to be looking…
USA: Where to stop on the Californian Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
While planning how many days you should take to drive along the Californian Coast, you might be asking yourself which cities you should stop by and how long. This planning…
Dubai Brunch: 50 Flavours of Vietnam @ Hoi An Shangri-La Hotel Dubai
Brunch? Vietnamese? Yes please! Good winning combination for Mitch & I that is in love with Vietnamese food and just can never get enough of it! So we went with…
Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection: A Private Paradise To Discover
For our first Zanzibar experience, we made sure to choose a hotel that is part of the GHA (Global Hotel Alliance) so we can use our DISCOVERY Loyalty membership. If…
Cute Healthy restaurant and concept store in Dubai at Comptoir 102
After a long and stressful week leading up to Christmas, we needed a cafe where we can relax, unwind and get some things done. We drove along Beach Rd until Comptoir…
Relax in Montreal at Bota Bota Spa
In all my time living in Montreal, I never took the time to pay a visit to the famous Bota Bota Spa. Now that I’m living abroad, when I visit…
Hotel Des Arts by MGallery: Best infinity pool in Saigon
As savvy travellers, we love regular comfort and lavish stays. This love for suites in hotels has started quite young for Thuymi as she grew up for the first 15 years…
Incredible photos of Nepal shot on iPhone 8 Plus
As much as we love our photography on DSLRs, there’s no complete trip without our iPhones. Mobile phones nowadays have cameras that are out of this world and we have…
Spend a full day at the Palace Downtown in Dubai
With the hustle and bustle of Dubai, we get tired so quickly and often seek to escape. Escapes don’t always need to be via a stay-cation, it can also be…
We did a Vietnamese Cheesy photoshoot at the corner shop
It happened. I remember 6-7 years ago, even at the time we were on AsianAvenue.com, some of my Vietnamese friends going back to motherland would come back posting a set…
12 photos that will make you want to book at the Four Seasons in Kuwait
It’s not just any hotel. It’s a hotel that the interior will make you think you are actually staying in an extension hall of a museum. Nice details everywhere from…
Things to do in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn is a hip place to be. Walking around Williamsburg, enjoying great coffee and eating delicious breakfasts. So many things to do. Enjoy my recent pictures of our day in Brooklyn…
Myanmar: Best hipster cafe in Yangon @ Rangoon Teahouse
Myanmar has been in the news for a host of different reasons, but one thing is for sure, it is quickly picking up as a tourist attraction. It is getting…
USA: Californian Coast Road trip in Instagram shots
Follow our journey driving from San Francisco down to San Diego through our Instagram pictures @thuymi @mitchhyde7 San Francisco After seing it on @caseyneistat #vlog, I finally try it at…
The ultimate guide to Boston
Boston is only a 4 hour drive from Montreal, perfect for a road trip if you are based there. If you are not, Boston is still an American city you…
Myanmar: Top 3 hangouts in Yangon
In Yangon for the evening? Here are the 3 spots to go to enjoy some delicious food & drinks, as well as a great ambiance and decor. // Où aller…
Should you pause from exercising on vacation?
Our honest answer is NO! At the end of the day, it’s your body, “You do You”. From a health perspective and from our lifestyle, we pledge to still workout…
Eat in Dubai: Salt by Kite Beach
Salt are the pioneers of Food Trucks in Dubai, created by 2 Emirati women. The place is very popular, especially to the Royal Family, which my colleague did spot one…
Tips for an enjoyable visit at The Great Pyramids Of Giza
The Giza pyramids are a must wen you visit Egypt. Expect crowds and evident tourist scams! Not to worry, we have been and here are are pro tips to enjoy…