Samui Elephant Haven: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

Samui Elephant Haven: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

Not all elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are created equal. Here is my experience meeting the herd at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui. Thailand is probably the single most popular destination for elephant interaction experiences – there is no other place in the world with so many elephant shows, sanctuaries and parks. To this day,…

Visit the Marble Mountains in Vietnam: Da Nang’s  Five Limestone Karsts

Visit the Marble Mountains in Vietnam: Da Nang’s Five Limestone Karsts

The Marble Mountains, or Ngu Hanh Son in Vietnamese, is a group of five limestone mountains just south of Da Nang in coastal Central Vietnam, about 30 minutes by car from Hoi An. Each named after the five elements, Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth), the Marble Mountains (sometimes also…

Resort Review: Angsana Lang Co in Central Vietnam

Resort Review: Angsana Lang Co in Central Vietnam

Sitting on a dreamy stretch of golden-sand beach in central Vietnam is the sprawling Angsana Lang Cô resort. Conveniently located just an hour’s drive from the Da Nang International airport, this luxury beach resort in Vietnam is sandwiched about midway between the UNESCO-listed Hoi An town and historic former imperial capital city, Hue. Though many…

A Day Trip to Hue: Visit the Ancient Imperial Capital of Vietnam

A Day Trip to Hue: Visit the Ancient Imperial Capital of Vietnam

Planning a Hue day trip? The old capital of Vietnam dating from the 19th century between 1802 and 1945 was a political, cultural and religious centre. Here’s what you can’t miss in the former imperial capital. Winding its way past the ancient citadel, tombs of ancient emperors and Buddhist temples, the Perfume River sleepily swerves…

The Best Things to Do in Hoi An in Central Vietnam (Plus Tips for Avoiding the Crowds)

The Best Things to Do in Hoi An in Central Vietnam (Plus Tips for Avoiding the Crowds)

The colourful ancient port city of Hoi An is one of the top tourism destinations in Vietnam. Wondering what to do in Hoi An? Read on! Located less than an hour away from the shimmering coastal shores of Da Nang is Hoi An, a UNESCO-listed town best known for its unique lantern-filled Old Quarter. Visitors…