Hue is an important city in Vietnam for its history, significance to the Vietnam War and food culture. However, among backpackers, there are mixed opinions on whether it is skippable or somewhere worth spending a few days. Honestly, I sit on the fence when it comes to Hue, as there are many things I love …
Bumper Hoi An Travel Guide: All The Best Tips
Hoi An is a major destination for all travellers in Vietnam: known for its UNESCO-listed Old Town, affordable clothes tailoring and famous lanterns. There is so much more to Hoi An than just Old Town, lanterns and tailor shops, you could spend a whole month here and do something different every day. I’ve visited Hoi …
How to Navigate Ho Chi Minh City: Tips and Advice
Ho Chi Minh City (also known by its colonial name of Saigon) is a major city in the south of Vietnam. Known for its crazy scooter traffic, great street food and nightlife scene, Ho Chi Minh City is well worth a stop on your Vietnam itinerary. There is so much more to Ho Chi Minh …
Can Tho: The Best Way To Experience The Mekong
Can Tho is a very off-the-beaten-track destination in Vietnam, but it is the perfect place to stop for a day or two to visit the Mekong Delta and explore the Cai Rang Floating Markets. While you can do this as a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, it is a super long and rushed …
Party and Dunes: Is Mui Ne Really Worth it?
Mui Ne is a sleepy little town in the South of Vietnam known for its sand dunes, fairy stream, kiteboarding and emerging backpacker party scene. Home to the TikTok famous iHome Backpacker Resort, Mui Ne is slowly becoming a popular destination for travellers. This guide will cover everything you need to know starting with is …
How to Explore Singapore in Two Days
48 hours is a small amount of time in Singapore, but you can still experience some of the best Singapore has to offer with the help of this two-day itinerary. You won’t be able to see everything in Singapore, nor would you want to in that time frame, as you would burn yourself out. However, …
The Only Four-Day Singapore Itinerary You Need
Four days in Singapore is enough time to do a bit of everything: beaches, culture, food, museums and nightlife. But be warned, this will be a jam-packed four-day itinerary for Singapore! This itinerary is best completed with an early morning flight arriving in Singapore on Day 1 and a late evening flight departing Singapore on …
The Ultimate Seven-Day Singapore Itinerary
If you’ve got seven days to explore Singapore, you’ll have time to do a bit of everything: sightseeing, beaches, museums, nightlife, and eating all of the great food. And the best part is that seven days allows you to do this all at a leisurely pace! This Singapore itinerary is based on a late afternoon …
Singapore Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Singapore is a bustling metropolis where cultures collide, cuisines mingle, and many backpackers unfortunately skip due to the higher travel costs. While undoubtedly Singapore is more expensive than its neighbouring countries, it is definitely worth adding to your bucket list! Known for its dazzling skyscrapers, lush green spaces, and melting pot of cultures, Singapore offers …
How to Eat Your Way Through Singapore
Singapore, a melting pot of cultures, offers a vibrant, diverse culinary scene that’s a food lover’s wet dream. From the famous hawker centres to fusion restaurants, Singapore serves up dishes that are as varied as its population. If you’re a backpacker eager to explore Singapore through its food, you’re in for a treat. Here’s your …