3 Best Pho in Hanoi, Vietnam

by Anna - July 30, 2017July 30, 20170

For most tender, thinly sliced beef: Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su is our number 1 favourite! We were fortunate to stay within 5 minutes' walking distance to No. 10 Ly Quoc Su Street. This is the flagship store of the best Pho in Hanoi, Vietnam — according to locals and backpackers

Budget 3D2N Ho Chi Minh Itinerary (Under SGD300 per person)

by Emma - May 28, 2017May 28, 20170

When we think of short 3D2N getaways, we often think of Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Batam or even a short cruise to Malacca/Langkawi. Do you know that a 3D2N trip to Ho Chi Minh may not be more expensive than any of those mentioned above? Let's say you are setting aside SGD

6 Money-Savings Tips For Your Ho Chi Minh Trip

by Emma - May 13, 2017May 21, 20170

Ho Chi Minh isn't an expensive city to explore. With delicious bowls of pho costing you as low as SGD 1, this bustling city is a dream come true for budget travellers! Here are 5 money-saving tips to make sure you don't spend unnecessarily: #1. Only choose Vinasun or Malinh taxis If it's your first

4 Most Delicious Banh Mi In Ho Chi Minh Worth Hunting For

by Emma - April 13, 2017February 27, 20190

Wondering what to eat in Ho Chi Minh? Let's just put it out there that no one goes to Ho Chi Minh without having at least one of their crazy delicious banh mi. For the un-initiated, banh mi is basically a freshly-baked sandwich with either chicken/pork/mixed meat filling. It sounds very

6 Amazing Trips To Take With Your #BFFs

by Emma - February 9, 2017February 8, 20170

If you and your #BFFs have been planning a girls trip for the LONGEST time, it's time to show them this list and make your flight booking within the next 24 hours. Otherwise, there's a high chance it wouldn't happen and you know it. So girls, be the pro-active one and make

Your Parents Need A Holiday Too. 5 Destinations They Will Love

by Emma - December 16, 2016December 16, 20160

Your parents may or may not have brought you to places when you were younger but regardless, they worked hard to make you what you are today (probably sacrificed their own holidays) and they deserve a treat for that! . . #1. If your parents appreciate scenery - Jiu Zhai Gou, China The scenery

Should I Uber and Grab in Hanoi, Vietnam?

by Anna - December 15, 2016July 31, 20180

Two months back, I was in Hanoi with my family. We are a family of five, and all three of us kids have been to Hanoi before on backpacking trips. We know how travelling alone is more ideal for bargaining transport fees. As a group of five inseparables, touting drivers

Homestay or hotel in Sapa, Vietnam?

by Anna - December 15, 2016December 15, 20160

So you've booked your flight out to Hanoi, bought a pair of trekking shoes — ready to conquer the gorgeous Sapa slopes. Doesn't matter if you're planning your own itinerary or following a guided trek guide, here comes the question: “Do I want to live in a homestay or hotel

When in Hanoi, drink strange coffee.

by Anna - December 12, 2016January 23, 20170

Did you know? Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee producing nation in the world. In 2015 alone, the nation produced a total of 1,650,000,000kg coffee! Naturally, creativity takes over and so follows a range of interesting coffee concoction unique to Vietnam — and more so, in its capital city

Perfect 5D4N Hanoi Itinerary under SGD 500 (Halong Bay Included!)

by Emma - December 5, 2016December 6, 20160

Halong Bay is GORGEOUS. You have to include it in your itinerary if you are heading to Hanoi and here's how to do it (comfortably) without breaking the bank. :) 1. Return flight on Vietnam Airlines - SGD 198 per pax 2. 3-night accommodation at La Siesta Trendy - SGD 105 per