It was beginning to drizzle when we arrived in Hanoi. We planned to stay with our first CouchSurfing host in Asia. The cabbies rubbed us the wrong way (cab drivers Continue Reading →
Even with the fanfare and glut of tourists that flock to Unesco World Heritage sites, Hoi An has done a decently good job at keeping the small town feel. Best Continue Reading →
Unlike the Cambodia to Thailand border, we hadn’t heard any bad reports about crossing the Cambodia to Vietnam border. The border was super smooth, aided by the fact that our Continue Reading →
Surprise, Cambodia has beautiful beaches! In my ignorance to what Cambodia has to offer, I was shocked to learn that Cambodia has beautiful, sandy beaches. It was the weekend of Continue Reading →
In 1975, Phnom Penh, a city of now 3 million, was completely cleared out in 3 days by the Khmer Rouge. The efficiency and efficacy of which they carried out Continue Reading →
January 24, three days after Bangkok declared a state of emergency, I was starting to rethink beginning our journey in Bangkok. Mass protests were spread throughout the city leading up Continue Reading →
After three years of promising my friends from the Philippines I would visit, I was finally on my way to the land of the famous ‘Filipino Hospitality’.1 I arrived to Continue Reading →
Mendoza, Argentina evokes an image of a quaint village surrounded by endless vineyards with wineries that produce the best Malbec in the world. The Malbec part was accurate, but Mendoza Continue Reading →
Hannah (with doubt): “Nacho? We are staying with a stranger named Nacho?” Me: “I think it’d be fun – his CouchSurfing profile looks really awesome. Hopefully you’re ok with this?” Continue Reading →
This is the final part of a Patagonia 3-part blog Part 1 – Marley, Torres del Paine and Chinita Love Part 2 – Glacier Tossing, Argentine Tango and Penguins!!! Before Continue Reading →
Bolivia’s guide to Lonely Planet advised that we ask several people when asking for directions. It went on to explain that in wanting so much to be helpful, locals will Continue Reading →
Rose was already at the hostel when we arrived to Punta Arenas; she made a 25-hour journey from the US. She had made quick friends with others guests and the Continue Reading →
We didn’t let the two hour bus breakdown in the middle of the desert spoil our excitement for the week ahead. Two Couchsurfing hosts and a mutual friend would be Continue Reading →
Déjà vu. Adobe buildings, dry desert sun, and it was the first time we heard English spoken more often than Spanish. It didn’t help that the Chilean flag is very Continue Reading →
All the travelers we had encountered advised us to get in and out of Uyuni as quickly as possible. A desert town with wide streets to match the open sky, Continue Reading →
(Note: We have not updated the blog recently, however we plan on finishing blogging our South American adventures coupled with updates from Leg 2 of our journey – SE Asia) Continue Reading →
Other travelers spoke very poorly of Puno, so we had a negative bias before even arriving. The moment we set foot in the bus terminal, we were being hustled to Continue Reading →
Another night bus to Arequipa – seems like all arrive between 5-6AM; the streets were silent. Sunday meant that most of the tourist attractions were closed, so we walked around, Continue Reading →
On-demand movies on personal TVs, WiFi, full recline seats, meals and a bus attendant call button – almost better than flying! 22- hours in a bus wasn’t as bad as Continue Reading →
We arrived in Lima at 4:30AM, but this time there would be no bus station sleeping, we were going to live in the lap of luxury at the Sheraton! We Continue Reading →