Our second stop in Vietnam was Hoi An. We started our trip from Saigon and took the Vietnam Sleeper Train to Da Nang. When we arrived,...

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Saigon is hands down my favorite city in Vietnam. Sure, it doesn’t have the old-world charm of Hoi An or the classic tourist appeal of...

Our trip to Vietnam was full of adventure - walking along the chaotic sidewalks of Saigon , dodging muddy streets in Hoi An , and exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter entirely on foot. But among all these experiences, one of the most memorable was our overnight Vietnam sleeper train journey. We’ve travelled by train in both South and Southeast Asia, but a 17-hour ride was a first for us. Here’s everything we learned from the trip—and whether we think it’s worth it! Before we get to

Origins of Qingming - Source: Baidu While combing through culture on Xiaohangshu (Rednote), I came across a rather sorrowful story about a loyal servant in the Jin Dynasty. The more I researched, the more I learned that the Tomb Sweeping Festival - also known as the Qingming Festival (the renowned Taqing festival in China) is somehow connected to this story. It’s sad to see that this part of the legend is slowly being forgotten. Here's everything about the Qingming Tomb Sweep

While planning our trip to Vietnam, we made sure we'd skip any guided tours. Nothing beats exploring at your own pace! But when it came...

Asian New Year celebrations are so full of light and love. Unlike a countdown to midnight, they have various types of rituals and festivities taking place a couple of days before and after the event. One such festival is the Songkran Festival, Thailand's most colourful New Year celebration. Though the festivities are often seen as fun and light, it is called '7 Days of Danger' by the Thai people. Why? Firstly; What is the Songkran Festival in Thailand? The Songkran Festival i

Are you heading to Vietnam this year? Then this article is for you! A lot has changed, and travelling in Vietnam today is not the same as...

With the Chinese New Year wrapping up, I decided to write about a dish I've been obsessed with recently. Chinese hotpot has been trending...

If there’s one thing Sri Lankans take very  personally, it’s their food. A single offhand comment about a dish can spark a full-blown Facebook war. And don’t even get us started on TikTok influencers. Most of them hype things unnecessarily, trying to promote everything, good and bad. We wanted to write this article for those visiting Sri Lanka. As travellers ourselves, we know the importance of actual reviews cause time and money do not always play in our favour. So here it

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Korean ramen, known for its spicy, savoury, and rich flavours, has captured the hearts of noodle enthusiasts like me. While ramen is...