by Sarah Gallo | Sep 29, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Cambodia, Reviews
Founded in 1434, Phnom Penh has quite the history and still has numerous French colonial buildings along the long boulevards. During the French occupation, Phnom Penh was known as the “Pearl of Asia,” as many believed it was the prettiest city built in French-occupied...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 28, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Cambodia, Reviews
After an incredible few days exploring the Angkor Wat Temple Complex, I hopped on a bus down to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Rather than spending the rest of my time in Cambodia being swept up in the hustle bustle of city life, I decided I deserved two days of...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 27, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Cambodia, Reviews
Even if you don’t know the name, most people will recognize the image: Angkor Wat, the “City of Temples.” The Angkor Wat Complex, located just 5km north of Siem Reap, is the largest temple complex in the world. It’s home to the architectural remains of different...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 16, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Reviews, Vietnam
Sapa seems to be on everyone’s “to visit” list when planning a trip to Vietnam. Ironically, it wasn’t initially on mine. I was afraid it’d be too touristy, too commercialized, too inauthentic. And while, yes, it is the most popular destination for backpackers in...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 14, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Reviews, Vietnam
Hanoi has been the capital of Vietnam for almost 1,000 years! It’s the place where numerous dynasties have left their mark and has more cultural sites than anywhere else in Vietnam…and they’re mostly well-preserved. There is still much French influence from when...
by Sarah Gallo | Aug 20, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Reviews, Vietnam
The Golden Bridge. God’s Hands. Ba Na Hills. Cau Vang. Whatever you want to call it, Vietnam’s famous hand bridge has taken the Internet by storm. While it can be done as a day trip from Hoi An, we chose to visit via Da Nang since it was a closer and easier route. As...