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 January 2015 Blogs
Breaking New Ground in Kuala Lumpur (Jan 21, 2015) Having spent nearly 4 months in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, it was time to move on to new ground. Petronas Tower? Malaysia here I come! With a dwindling resource in an expensive metropolis, I was both excited and apprehensive.....more »» 
Visiting Hoi An Ancient Town (Jan 18-21, 2015) Hoi An Ancient Town used to be a thriving international port from the 15th - 19th century and gained status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a perfect example of a well-preserved trading port. The Huffington Post listed it as, 'Top 50 Cities to See in your Lifetime'....more »» 
Exploring the Imperial City of Hue, Vietnam (Jan 16-17, 2015) Hue has long been the citadel of Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty that ruled the country for 150 years. This is the city of the kings. With its imperial tombs, pagodas and palaces, its has earned its mark as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site.....more »»
Backpacking Da Nang, Vietnam(Jan 12-16, 2015) Da Nang is voted one of the top 15 world destinations by New York Times. With Da Nang, you also get to visit its neighbors Hue and Hoi An, both compelling places to see and experience. Other travelers who were passing by find themselves taking up residency. What's the magic of Da Nang? Time to find out!....more »»
Braving the Hard Knocks of Hai Phong (Jan 9-11, 2015) Hai Phong is not exactly a tourist destination even though they have a fabulous beach. You would hardly see the place on any guide book for backpacking destinations. To the locals in all of Vietnam, Hai Phong conjures imagery of being a two-fisted place. Yes, this is where the tough guys are. North Vietnamese are known to be tough people, but even in the north, Hai Phong commands a higher level of respect. That's my next destination.....more »» 
Boat Cruising on Halong Bay (Jan 8-9, 2015) The pictures of Halong Bay are stamped on every Vietnam tourism campaign - the Chinese Junk cruising on the bay, the eccentric shapes of the monolithic limestone outcroppings topped by dense jungle brush, the massive caves within the islets, etc. Time to pack up again and experience the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site....more »» 
Exploring the Northern Capital of Vietnam - Hanoi (Jan 4-7, 2015) It is said that the people of the north are loud, aggressive and headstrong. If a revolution will happen in Vietnam, it will start from the north. I was equally fascinated at Hanoi's street food culture and its people. I've already toured the west of Vietnam, the south and now, I'll be experiencing the taste of the north....more »»
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