Vietnamese food is gaining more and more popularity around the world; Vietnam's cuisine is tasty, fresh and healthy, and there is no better way to experience it at its best than eating and drinking at the source. At the beginning of our two years living in Hanoi, we had only heard of pho, but little… Continue reading 10 Dishes You Must Try in Vietnam
Budapest is by far one of the grandest, quirkiest and most breath-taking cities in Europe. Filled to the brim with stunning architecture, trendy bars and cuisine from all corners of the world, Hungary's capital is an unmissable destination to add to your bucket list. Whether you plan to visit in summer (for long evenings and… Continue reading The Top Things to Do in Budapest: Our City Break Guide
It all started on Tuesday 3rd December; we had a three day weekend coming up imminently and no idea how we were going to spend it. We had been craving a winter city break, having not experienced proper Christmas markets in a very long time. To make matters worse, my birthday was coming up, and… Continue reading Our Trip to Budapest
In north-western Italy lies the Cinque Terre, five distinct, colourful fishing villages dotted along a six mile stretch of rugged coastline. If your idea of the perfect holiday involves a combination of picturesque streets, delicious Italian food, local wine, rewarding hikes through vineyards, scenic rail journeys and even a dip in the Ligurian Sea, then… Continue reading The Best of Cinque Terre: A 3-Day Itinerary
Picturesque Lake Bled is the perfect place to relax, unwind and immerse yourself in nature. Whether you're looking for spectacular, mountainous scenery to take in, crystal clear waters to swim in, Lake Bled is the place for you. Fill your lungs with fresh, alpine air, hike through forests to spectacular viewpoints or camp under the… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Lake Bled: Our Travel Guide
Tiny, green and LGBT-friendly Ljubljana is a great place to enjoy a relaxing weekend, or even to spend a few days of your longer trip to Slovenia. This walkable city is home to a buzzing historical centre, pretty architecture and a large variety of places to eat and drink, and makes for a good place… Continue reading The Top Things to Do in Ljubljana: Our City Break Guide
Pocket-sized Slovenia is one of the greenest countries in the world, making it the perfect place for lovers of nature and the outdoors. From this adventure-loving nation, expect crystal clear alpine lakes, gorges, caves and waterfalls, as well as fresh and healthy food and active locals. Its tiny size makes it easy to explore in… Continue reading Our Ultimate Guide to Slovenia: A 7-Day Itinerary
Walking around Hanoi's Old Quarter, as well as the never-ending stream of motorbikes, North Face replicas and persistent hawkers, you'll notice a range of travel agencies, each with a board advertising various trips around the country. Some agencies don't seem particularly trustworthy, and others don't seem like travel agencies at all. One thing they all… Continue reading Sapa Day Four: Into the Mountains
We thought it would be a good idea to explore the waterfall path, given that we hadn't been able to on our first day. Determined not to be persuaded into buying anything, we marched through the market stalls en route, avoiding eye contact with the locals. Amazingly, no one even tried to approach us. Reaching… Continue reading Sapa Day Three: A Little Adventure
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