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  Vietnam and Thailand There are so many things I could tell you but I've narrowed it down to the Top 10 just to help you get started if you want to visit this fascinating part of the world. Navigating the streets in Vietnam 1. Arrange Your Visa Before Arriving in Vietnam (make sure the name is exactly as shown on your passport...trust me). This is the official website to use:    https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt   You do not need a visa for Thailand or Taiwan. 2. Use a local tour company to help you plan transfers and it's best to fly in Vietnam. Flights are inexpensive and save you a lot of time. We used Vietnam Airlines to fly to Danang and Hanoi and Asia Tours for help planning.  3. Be Prepared for the Heat.   It's so hot, like really hot (and I love the heat) ... pack easy dry clothes and very light material. Laundry is really cheap you can get a full bag of clothes washed and dried for $2-3 dollars. 4. Crossing the Street is Terrifying. Don't thin

Phuket is famous for a number of things like exotic beaches, island hopping, vibrant nightlife, delicious seafood, elephant sanctuaries and of course SCUBA Diving. Well...since we were here we had to try it all out to be sure it was living up to its fame. We stayed in a quieter area of Phuket called Kamala Beach , and we had a wonderful resort with everything we needed and more.  As luck would have it, we were also just in time to celebrate Songkran. Songkran is also known as the Water Splashing Festival, which is celebrated to mark the New Year in Thailand. As a symbol of renewal in  Buddhism , water is splashed on statues of Buddha for good luck, and younger generations bathe the hands of the elderly to receive their blessing in return. Finally, people gather in the streets to join in huge "water fights" — fun and celebratory mutual splashing. So of course we joined in too, purchasing small water guns that was no match for the buckets of waters these professional were sport

Bangkok welcomes more visitors than any other city in the world and it doesn’t take long to realize why. Bangkok is a city of contrasts with action at every turn.  Temples By Night We were fascinated by  the gleaming temples, learned to get in and out of a tuk tuk which took us through bustling Chinatown and enjoyed a longtail boat ride through the floating markets. A long tail boat is a small wooden boat with an uncovered car engine strapped to a he back, with a long shaft and propeller. A little crazy… but good in the shallow rivers. Lots of Buddha’s Tuk Tuk Food Tour Kings Palace Food is another Bangkok highlight, from local dishes served at humble street stalls to haute cuisine and dreamy cocktails on romantic rooftop restaurants, we tried it all! Local Dish Pad Krapow  Bugs Anyone? Thai Taco Dessert - Rice Paper filled with egg whites and fried egg yolk  Passion Fruit Drinks To Go So Many Types of Skewers  Iconsiam  is a luxury mall complete with a sea of boutiques and markets, wh

After a quick two hour flight from Danang we landed in the capital city. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are packed with tiny shops, offering all kinds of merchandise, services and food.   Our First Meal In Hanoi - Broken Rice We stayed in the Old Hanoi district filled with things to see and do. Our Boutique Allure Hotel was absolutely amazing. The location, services and staff made it even better than we could have imagined. Definitely recommend this lovely place which is around $80 per night including breakfast.   Stunning Rooms Great Boutique Hotel in Hanoi Old Town That evening we decided to take a food tour using scouters. It was quite an adventure navigating through the busy and narrow streets. The highlight was a visit to the Train Street where we were mere inches away from the passenger train, travel