Halong Bay is possibly the most popular place to visit in Hanoi given that it is a UNESCO world heritage site and just absolutely a natural wonder – which made the entire tour enjoyably satisfying.
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Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, also known by its former name – Saigon is a very busy city! It boasts stunning architectures, historic locations, and massive markets that will surely make your itineraries jam-packed. Here are some must-visit places for your Ho Chi Minh trip:
Vietnam Solo Travel FAQs!
I received lots of questions about the last solo travel I did – overwhelming in a good way! I spent 9 days traveling from South to North of Vietnam by entering at Ho Chi Minh, flying to Central Vietnam, and departing at Hanoi. Here are the most frequently asked questions when I got back:
#ArbyEats at Kuromon Market!
Kuromon Market is famous for its fresh seafoods, street foods, and cheap souvenirs! This market has been around for over 170 years and is known to be “Osaka’s Kitchen” since it’s where local homeowners and restaurant chefs get their supplies. Today, it’s also a very a well-known tourist destination because: FOOD.
Private Tea Ceremony at Camellia Garden, Kyoto
One, two, tea! This private tea ceremony is my favorite Kyoto activity! We spent the whole afternoon at Ryoanji area in Kyoto – went to see the Ryoanji temple, put on our yukatas, and enjoyed the afternoon tea ceremony at Camellia.
Where to eat in Kyoto?
Aside from numerous tourist spots, Kyoto also boasts of countless food places with ultimately good food! In this blog post, I’ll share with you 3 restaurants we’ve visited and loved during our stay in Kyoto.
Kyoto – Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji, Tea Ceremony, and Where to Stay
Kyoto is how most tourists perceive how Japan would look and feel like. You’ll be able to see many people in kimonos, visit numerous shrines and temples, and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. In fact, the entirety of Kyoto can be considered as a huge tourist spot!
Exploring Koyasan – Temples, Shrines, Okunoin Cemetery, and Lantern Hall
For me, Mt. Koya was the most beautiful place we visited during out Japan trip. It’s like we travelled through time! Every location we’ve been to has a story to tell and I’ll do my best to share those stories with you in this blog entry.
How to Go to Mt. Koya and Our Temple Stay Experience at Henjosonin
Mt. Koya/Koyasan is not your typical travel destination. Being more than 2 hours away from Osaka, not many tourists consider going to Koyasan. Nevertheless, our stay at Koyasan particularly Henjosonin, was one of the best parts of our trip!
How we got our AirBnB in Osaka for FREE!
Right after our visas got approved, we immediately looked for places to stay. I thought an AirBnB at Osaka would be a better idea than staying at a hotel. Aside from being a lot cheaper, a whole house is so much better than a tiny hotel room since we will be staying for a week!