Kayaking in Dubai
byFeeling like some active activities in Dubai? You can go to Riva Beach Club to do some Paddle-boarding or Kayaking. It is situated on the Palm Jumeirah. It is easy…
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Saigon: Places you must go in District 2
byCheck out the beautiful places, nice architecture, cute designs, hipster or aka Instagram photo-op places in District 2. Living in the area for a year made us discover every little…
Saigon Cafes: The Loop
byOnce in a while we go to The Loop to do some work. It’s never crowded when we go so it’s perfect to do some work done! The Loop Address:…
Vietnam: The best rooftop bar in Saigon
byWe found the best spot to be in Saigon. Actually our great mate Tue from Bates & Chi, working next door found it, but hey we are spreading the word!…
Hôtel des Arts Saigon MGallery & The Social Club
byAs I am leaving this beautiful uprising city of Saigon, new little gems are glooming very fast. A new MGallery has been established; the Hotel des Arts Saigon opened its doors August…
Watching the New York Mets Live
byAdventureFaktory’s USA/Canada trip has been full of amazing sites and great memories. One thing that will stick with me is the way sport is sold over here. It is an…
Vietnam: See the best of Cho Lon w/ Urban Tales
byOld Saigon is commonly known as Cho Lon, where Chinatown is situated (District 5). Cho Lon, is a little heaven for photographers who can get lost in old alleyways and temples…
Attending the Superbowl in the USA
byAs a sport lover, one of the main events on my Bucket List is to see the SuperBowl. Of course, there are many variables to make this happen, so when…
Peace in the great mountains of Vietnam at Amanoi
byThe departure As our flights were scheduled at 4:55 PM, we took an Uber to the Domestic Airport of Tan son Nhat. Gates changed 2 times and we arrived in…
Planning our USA-Canada Trip
byHere we go, in less than 2 weeks we are GONE! We finally booked our hotels for Vegas, Monte Carlo & The Caesars, yup, we are out very soon. Key…
How to get to Hanoi from Noi Bai Airport
byOUR TIP – We suggest you to share a car booked in advance with other travellers and split the fixed fare to make sure you arrive in time at the…
Transportation in Vietnam
byWe hate scammers. Nothing makes us more angry when a friend or family member gets scammed. When we catch someone out on a scam, we are very quick to remind…
Saigon Cafes: Discovery day in HCMC
byThere seems to be a general opinion as a traveller in Ho Chi Minh that 2 days is enough to discover all that it has to offer, with the remaining time…
Seoul: Hanok Bukchon Village in Samcheongdong
bySouth Korea trip, a day at the Hanok Bukchon Village in Samcheongdong (Wednesday). Woke up a bit late and took it easy. I went to visit the Samsung office where my friends…
ANZAC Day footy in Vietnam
byI wont write too much regarding the day, I will let the photos do the talking. A big thanks to Thuymi Do @thuymi27 for taking the majority of quality pictures….
Seoul: Gangnam & Sinsa-dong
bySaturday : Waking up fairly late, we left to The Original Pancake, but since there was a waiting time of 30 minutes, I decided to take a walk to find something…
Myanmar: First impressions
byAs the plane arrives, we are desperately looking for where the city centre is but struggling to see anything from our aerial view point. Skyscrapers are few and far between and paddocks…
Vietnam: Saigon Small Independant Shops
byThey are on Facebook only, or on Instagram only, sometimes they have a location. These are so popular in Vietnam, I feel over flooded! Here is a tiny list of…
Vietnam: Fashion Boutiques in Saigon
byIn Saigon, or let’s say Vietnam, there’s no Zara, no Forever 21, no “not bad” shops following the trends at a cheap price. Other than Mango or Top Shop, alternatives…
Saigon Cafes: Loft Cafe
byThat big clock you see in Instagram pictures in #somewhereinsaigon… well it’s at Loft Cafe. Tucked in this block on Ly Tu Trong greeted by an Art gallery, once you…
Vietnam: Best American BBQ in Saigon @ Quan Ut Ut
bySince the very beginning, when I heard of this American BBQ place, I knew I’d have to go as soon as they open. It’s been more than a year now,…
Vietnam: Hidden and Chic cuisine @ Mad House in D2 Saigon
byDistrict 2 is my favorite hideaway of Saigon, with several hidden restaurants. You either have to have heard of them or you will miss them! They’re not situated on main…
Vietnam: Running The Dragon Dash Race
byAfter a month or so of getting up early for interval running workouts and grueling high intensity weight and circuit sessions, the day was finally upon us to attack the…
Dragon Dash training Part Two
byWe have been training for the Dragon Dash for several weeks now and as the race approaches, the intensity within the group has been lifting. We are now at a…
Vietnam: Beautiful hangout in Saigon @ Urban Kitchen + Bar
byMeet through my pictures… Urban Kitchen! Beautiful spot and design makes you feel cozy. Perfect spot for business lunches and dinner dates. Make sure to try the Siracha mac &…
Vietnam: Kokoïs in District 2
byMitch has decided to surprise me by taking me to new locations that I haven’t yet discovered in HCM. He brought me to Kokoïs on a Monday. Despite the good…
Vietnam: Swannies Vung Tau Expedition
byA few weeks back I had the honour and privilege to be part of the annual Vietnam Swans Vung Tau Bootcamp. Now part of the yearly schedule for the Swannies,…
Saigon Street Food: Bo Kho
byBò Kho isn’t the most well-known soup for visitors of Vietnam. Same broth color as the Bun Bo Hue, Bo Kho is beef stewed with tomato, star anise and lemongrass, served in 3…
Saigon Street Food: Bun Bo Hue
byI miss my mom’s Bun Bo Hue, but while visiting Vietnam, it is definitely the spot to try all kinds of variation of it! This soup is from my hometown…
Vietnam: Play Cricket in Saigon
byLiving away from home is difficult for someone who loves and plays sport as much as me. Especially in a place where English is not the first spoken language. But…