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If you’re in Chiang Mai and looking for recommendations for anything involving food, you’ve come to the right place! This guide covers “foodie” things to do, along with street food, cafes & restaurants that are worth your time, daily and weekly markets, cocktail bars, and more! I don’t know whether it was obvious or not,… Continue reading Ultimate Chiang Mai Food Guide for Foodies
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"You're going... alone?" is a phrase I've heard far too often. Apparently, traveling by myself as a woman is a huge shock to many. I guess one would say that I’m a Type A personality in a sense of control over my own life. It isn’t that I like to be the leader, but as… Continue reading Why I Solo Travel
Who is the best and most reasonable tailor in Hoi An? Well, that's easy. Sewing Bee! Check out what I got made: If you want an amazing, knowledgable, honest, fast tailor, Sewing Bee is definitely one of the best tailors in Hoi An. She will make sure your clothes are perfect for you without having… Continue reading Best Tailor in Hoi An, Vietnam: Sewing Bee
Sitting on a stool in Hanoi after being greeted by the owner of my favorite place to eat in Hanoi; she remembers me and motions for me to sit in front of her. She’s counted how many times I’ve visited and whispers to her neighbor, who's sitting next to her and sorting through a bag… Continue reading Sitting with Locals | Why Vietnam?
I have had a lot of inquiries about where I was in the countryside of rural Vietnam, and this place was so special that I wanted to make a post about it. So here it is. Uncle Ty’s Farmstay: A Sublime Oasis Click here for the AirBnb listing Click here for Uncle Ty's Facebook Page Backstory: I… Continue reading Vietnam’s Countryside: Uncle Ty’s Farmstay outside of Hanoi
It’s funny. Sometimes you wake up crying and in a miserable mood. I did this day. I woke up wishing the next few days were already passed and that I was somewhere else after the seemingly endless Tet holiday was over in Saigon. I called anyone who would listen to rant for a bit and… Continue reading Compassion without Words
Emily Rose Wanders 