Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s Plastic Paradise
Winter and I spent eight days in Phu Quoc, the so-called ‘Hawaii of Vietnam’—at least, that’s how it’s marketed. It’s also the only place in Vietnam where you can...
The War Remnants Museum – February 27th
Over 8 billion people eat, speak, laugh, cry, and hold conflicting ideas about what matters. At any moment, a baby is being born, a grandmother is passing away. Someone...
Day In Downtown Hanoi – February 23rd
In the hustle and bustle of downtown Hanoi, our two little foreigner selves had managed to somehow find our way to the correct street. We’d set out for a...
The Hanoi Hilton, Vietnam – February 21st Part 1
On our first full day in Vietnam, we visited the infamous Hỏa Lò Prison, better known as the Hanoi Hilton. The imposing structure loomed before us, its entrance marked...
Vietnamese Folklore Comes to Life: Hanoi’s Water Puppet Theater – February 21st Part 2
At the end of our first day in Hanoi, we immersed ourselves in one of Vietnam’s most enchanting cultural experiences—the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. This mesmerizing art form,...
Introduction to Vietnam – February 19th & 20th
My hands found John’s, gripping tightly, memories of recent news reels flashing across our minds as the plane seemingly hovered above the runway on its last descent. A pause...
My Birthday In Japan – February 18th
Today, we woke up to a beautiful ray of sunshine, streaming through the window of our fourth-floor hostel room. When we looked out, we could see the Tokyo Skytree...
My favorite day in Japan – February 16th
February 16th: My favorite day in Japan February 16th wasn’t just one of our final days in Japan—it was the day that captured everything I loved about this...