Are FILIPINOS the nicest people in the world? | Vlog 3 in the Philippines
byWhat an amazing journey we have so far in the Philippines. We are so stoked to have met such wonderful locals from Mindoro Oriental and can’t wait to discover more…
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Our First Road Trip in the PHILIPPINES to MINDORO ORIENTAL | Vlog 2 in the Philippines
byAfter so many many many years, we are finally both back Mitch & I to the Philippines and this time we are not doing it lightly, we are going BIG…
Having an AMAZING time in MANILA, Philippines
byHey guys! So happy to have you back on our AdventureFaktory world! This Travel Magazine means the world to us and your support is always a motivation to keep doing…
How I survived a long layover in Singapore
byI have done this before, but waiting in an airport for a flight can be a tedious experience. Yes I can spend some money for a lounge, a hotel, but…
ITE HCMC 2019: Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City
byITE HCMC Celebrates Landmark 15th Edition Of Being The Influencing Force Shaping Global Travel Patterns. With an expected 350 exhibitors, 300 hosted buyers and 40 hosted international media, the largest and…
Dhigali Maldives: A Maldivian paradise to discover
byMaldives is a short flight away from the major travel hubs of Dubai and Singapore, making it a perfect getaway for most expats in the GCC and Singapore as well….
A Record High of 350 Exhibitors & 30,000 Visitors Expected for ITE HCMC’s Landmark 15th Edition
byA Record High of 350 Exhibitors & 30,000 Visitors Expected for ITE HCMC’s Landmark 15th Edition Special highlights for the international travel show in September have been planned, including extended…
Celebrating our 5 year Anniversary at Park Hyatt Saigon
byWe try and celebrate big milestones in the best way possible. As full-time travellers, this is easier said than done. Luckily, for our 5-year anniversary dating, we were in Ho…
First impressions travelling to Madagascar
byMadagascar has been on my bucket list since I’ve watched Madagascar The Movie! Also, growing up watching Zoboomafoo (played in TVO Canada and PBS in the USA) always made me…
Avani+ Samui: The stylish newest addition in Koh Samui
byAfter a comfy flight with Bangkok Airways, we were picked up from the minuscule Koh Samui airport at the north of the islands. We were given a first-hand view of…
Great deals in Hong Kong when you fly from Dubai
byCathay Pacific struck a deal with several tourism providers to offer many exclusive deals on hotels, popular attractions and restaurants for UAE travellers booking with them to Hong Kong for…
Absolute Sanctuary Koh Samui: Pressing the reset button
byLooking for a detox retreat in Thailand? We have become kind of experts in the field and will tell you about Absolute Koh Samui. We live in an ultra-fast paced…
2-day guide in Ho Chi Minh City
byAre you planning a trip to Vietnam? You must plan a few days in the South in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only super interesting to stay there…
Best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City (non-vietnamese)
byIf you are a foodie in Ho Chi Minh City, here is a complete quick guide of places you must make some time for a feed. It is also a…
Where to get the Yellow Fever Vaccination in Ho Chi Minh City
byAs we were getting ready to go to Africa. we knew that anyone 9 months or older who travels to areas where yellow fever vaccine is recommended should be vaccinated against…
Best rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City
byIf you are the kind that likes to see a city from the top, our favourite place is at the Social Club Rooftop Bar at Hotel Des Arts Saigon, an…
12 Things To Know Before You Travel to Vietnam
byYou have decided to come to Vietnam! Well, you are in for a treat. This is one truly amazing place and you will love every minute of it. Its chaos,…
Best Sim Card In Vietnam For Tourists (2019 update)
byGetting a SIM card in Vietnam for travellers and expats has never been this easy. We remember those times when there were so many options but at complete different prices…
How to get a Vietnam Visa Online 2019
bySome passport holders, like the French, are lucky enough to enter Vietnam without applying for a visa. As Canadian and Australian passport holders, we are obligated to apply for a…
Velassaru Maldives
byPicture an island full of soft white sand, the clearest blue waters you have ever seen combined with luxury accommodation. Now that is getting close to what you will experience…
Booking a training camp at Krudam with MuayThaiOK.com
byAs fitness enthusiasts and active travellers, we’re always looking for new and interesting activities to try out when we are in a foreign country. Just on reputation alone, we knew we…
Vietnam: Where to repair your camera in Saigon
byAfter spending a great romantic day at the wineries with Mitch around the Inle Lake in Myanmar, we were biking back to our hotel while the sun was setting. Unfortunately…
Day Cruise on the Andaman Sea from Phuket
byPhuket is world renowned as an island full of incredible food, hospitable people, a wide array of beaches and fitness/cleanse retreats. While in Phuket, one of Thailand’s most visited Islands,…
Siam@Siam Bangkok
byBangkok is a large city and there are many choices for places to stay from AirBnb’s to luxurious hotels. For our last visit to Bangkok, we bring you to a…
Chinese New Year in Bangkok
byChinese 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…
Win a free 7-night stay at Phuket Cleanse in Thailand
bySpending 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
byHong 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…
Visa-free Countries for Uzbekistan in 2019
byAmazing 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
byIt 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
byUzbekistan 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
byIf 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…
Color Me Run Ho Chi Minh City
byThe 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…
Where to have a good dinner in District 2 (Thao Dien), Ho Chi Minh City
byWhen 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…
Vietnam: List of Best Cafes of Saigon
byVietnam 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…
Vintage Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City at Mayhem Saigon
byIf 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
byIn 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…
Alila Anji: An escape just few hours drive from Shanghai
byThe Alila hotel brand is among the leaders in the way they find their unique locations for properties. We visited the young Alila Anji, only 4 hours drive away from…
How to Shoot at the Saigon Flower Market (Cho Hoa Ho Thi Ky)
byPicture Asia, and markets come to mind. This type of commerce is alive and well in this region. From Thai night markets to Hong Kong counterfeit markets, your choices are…
Check-in: One of the best views of Shanghai at W Hotel Shanghai
byDespite being hidden away from the world until the mid nineties, Shanghai is quickly becoming a financial and technological hub of the globe. It is also making a huge push…
Four Seasons Hotel Baku: More Than Meets the Eye
byTo be very honest with you, before moving to Dubai we probably never have said the word “Azerbaijan”. The idea of travelling there and to its capital Baku wasn’t something…
Street Food Tour in Saigon
byDiscovering 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…
These pictures of Baku will make you want to book a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Baku
byBaku 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,…
Check-in: Kuramathi Island Maldives
byLooking for a island in the Maldives that offers absolutely everything for the whole family? While still offering the seclusion we come to expect from this part of the world?…
Things you must do in Sri Lanka
byWhat to do in Sri Lanka? Here is a guide we made for you if you have over a week to spend there! Get a coffee and read up our…
Beautiful co-working space in Saigon at Nest by AIA
byThe 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…
Six Senses is why you should get to Con Dao Island now
byMany 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…
Marathon: Conquering the Great Wall of China
byThere are many things that qualify as “tough”. Jumping out of a plane, running at people trying to tackle you, university exams, but I think one excellent way to measure…
Running the Angkor Wat Marathon
byCombining our passion for travel and sports is always our goal. So when an invite was available for the Angkor Wat Half Marathon in Cambodia, we booked our tickets and headed…
Hotel Des Arts by MGallery: Best infinity pool in Saigon
byAs 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
byAs 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…
Temples to go see in Bangkok: Wat Pho
byThere are many temples to visit in Bangkok and you obviously want to see them all. Discover more about Wat Pho and make up your Bangkok temple path for your…
We did a Vietnamese Cheesy photoshoot at the corner shop
byIt 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…
Myanmar: Best hipster cafe in Yangon @ Rangoon Teahouse
byMyanmar 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…
Hotel Indigo Seminyak: Stay in a central new resort in Bali
byBali has so many hotels, it is easy to get lost in the search for quality/price. Hotel Indigo Seminyak Beach in Bali is quite a new resort and is a…
Myanmar: Top 3 hangouts in Yangon
byIn 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…
Best way to get from Incheon Airport to Seoul
byThere is nothing worse than knowing the airport where you land is so far away from the city. When you want to go to South Korea, specifically Seoul, you must…
Things to know before travelling to Laos
byLaos is quickly becoming popular with tourists with Bangkok, Hanoi, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur all now offering direct flights to the once hard to access country. It is still quite…
Mountain Biking in Kathmandu Valley
byAre you visiting Nepal and only spending your time in Kathmandu? Everyone must think you came to only trek mountains but that’s not the reality. Don’t worry, you can still…
Training for an obstacle race in Vietnam
byWhen Thuymi and I started dating we realized quickly we both love sports and travel. We started to do both, travelling to chase sports events and fitness events. Our first…
Myanmar: Bagan in 2 days
byBagan has to be one of the most scenic and sight pleasing destinations in Asia. We budgeted two days here and we thought was just enough. Some travellers recommend 3,…
India: The first impressions
byIndia is such a country of beautiful contrasts. From hectic cosmopolitan cities with millions to rural outskirts with nothing more than your thoughts. Here are our first impressions of this…
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort: Lavish property in South Sri Lanka
byAs a traveling couple with a travel website and love taking photos, we always are on the lookout for resorts with a combination of luxury and those “Instagrammable” shot opportunities. After…
Things to know before travelling to Nepal
byIf you are thinking of traveling to Nepal, we believe that you have been to a fair few countries before! This of course is unless it’s among your first trips…
Travelling to Myanmar: Should you go or not?
byWe were fortunate to visit Myanmar in 2015. Unfortunately today, the country has been in a controversy with all the military actions against the Muslim minority Rohingya. You must be…
The best places to eat Vegetarian in Saigon Viet Nam
byThe challenge when you travel is to find the right restaurants if you have dietary restrictions. If you are vegetarian, travelling in Asia can be quite tricky. Although, you should…