How Da Nang has overtaken Chiang Mai and Canggu to become the digital nomad capital of Southeast Asia. Da Nang is a city on the central coast of Vietnam. The city is between the coast and the mountains, with a river running through the middle. There is also a bay where the main port is, […]
Notes on Bandung: The decolonization capital and the high-speed gateway to Java
Bandung is the capital city of West Java province in Indonesia, and about 150 km southeast of Jakarta. I was in Bandung after riding the Jakarta Bandung High-Speed Railway. The new train (known as Whoosh) is the fastest train in Southeast Asia, with a top speed of 350 km/h. I’ve been to Bandung before, but […]
Where to stay in Da Lat: The former hill station in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
The best areas to stay in Da Lat, including a guide to the most iconic French colonial-era hotels. Da Lat is a former French colonial hill station in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. The city is 1500 metres above sea level, and its cool climate and mountain scenery makes it a popular getaway from […]
Guesthouse Review: Ree House on Sukhumvit 23 in Bangkok
Hotel Name: Ree House. Address: 12/8, Sukhumvit-23, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand Review of Ree House in Bangkok, a cheap guesthouse hidden away in the Sukhumvit/Asok area. I stayed at Ree House in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 620.99 THB ($18.58 USD), and I booked it for its price and location in Bangkok. Ree […]
Hotel Review: Thanh Thu Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Thanh Thu Hotel. Address: 34 Nguyen An Ninh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hotel review of the Thanh Thu Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City – a budget hotel near Ben Thanh Market. I stayed at the Thanh Thu Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate […]
Reunification Day Vietnam 2025: The 50th anniversary of the end of the war
April 30 is Reunification Day in Vietnam, and 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. Ho Chi Minh City held a grand military parade to mark the historic anniversary. The day is known in Vietnam as the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification. For overseas Vietnamese who escaped it is […]
Notes on Bengkulu: A historic fort city on the wrong side of Sumatra
Bengkulu is the capital of Bengkulu province on the west coast of Sumatra Island. The city was a British outpost for nearly two centuries, though the colonial remnants are not as well preserved as the famous Straits cities. I visited Bengkulu after going from Palambang to Lubuk Linggau by train. Instead of backtracking on the […]
Hotel Review: Green Park Hotel, Quy Nhon – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Green Park Hotel. Address: 142 Do Doc Bao, Tran Phu, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh, Vietnam. Hotel review of the Green Park Hotel in Quy Nhon, Vietnam – a budget hotel facing the city promenade park. I stayed at the Green Park Hotel in Quy Nhon, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of […]
Hotel Review: San San Hotel, Da Nang – Vietnam
Hotel Name: San San Hotel. Address: 54 An Thuong 26, My An, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang, Vietnam. Hotel review of the San San Hotel in Da Nang – a budget hotel in the An Thuong beach area that is popular with digital nomads. I stayed at the San San Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam. […]
Hotel Review: Phoenix Hotel An Bang Beach, Hoi An – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Phoenix Hotel An Bang Beach. Address: 139 Nguyen Phan Vinh, Cam An, Hoi An, Vietnam Hotel review of the Phoenix Hotel An Bang Beach in the An Bang beach neighbourhood of Hoi An, Vietnam. I stayed at the Phoenix Hotel An Bang Beach in An Bang, Hoi An. I booked online at the […]
