Global Gallivanting

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Is Hoi An Worth Visiting? My Honest Opinion

Anna
During my trip to Vietnam one of the places I was most excited about visiting was Hoi An. This historic trading port is considered “Vietnam’s most atmospheric and picturesque town” and was voted by Wanderlust magazine as one of the top destinations in the world. After avoiding the touristy Ha Long......

Meandering through Old Malacca

Anna
Morning in Old Malacca – wafts of joss stick smoke from an elaborate, ancient Chinese temple mingles with the smell of sandalwood and a rhythmic banging of drums from a Hindu temple. As the drums reach a crescendo, the hypnotic call to prayer drifts out from the mosque. As I......

A Blissful Day Temple Hopping in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Anna
As the cultural and historical capital of Northern Thailand there are endless things to do in Chiang Mai, but my favourite activity was simply wandering, exploring and temple hopping in Chiang Mai’s old city. Chiang Mai is sprinkled with elaborate golden temples and wears its heritage as capital of the......

Exploring Sukhothai – The Birthplace of Siam

Anna
The ancient, ruined city of Sukhothai is believed to be the capital of the first kingdom of Siam (Thailand) and is one of the best places to visit in Thailand to start learning about Thai history and culture. Sukhothai translates as ‘the dawn of happiness’ and was founded by King......

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