Adventures off the beaten tracks
Coming back to Manila from Vietnam with my new wall-climbing shoes and harness, I was excited to do an outdoor rock climbing in the Philippines. I have been learning to do indoor climbing at Push Climbing in Saigon where I only spent $20 a month for an unlimited climb.… Read the rest
Running out of travel and destination-inspired films to watch? Here’s a list of movies based on suggestions from members of GirlsLoveTravel. I’m also saving you the time of searching ratings and plots from IMDB or Rottentomatoes by pasting them here. The first 5 are my favorites while the rest are in random order.… Read the rest
If Philippines has Palawan and Boracay, Indonesia has Bali, Malaysia has Langkawi, Cambodia has Koh Rong and Thailand has Ko Phi Phi, Vietnam boasts of Phu Quoc Island. It’s a remote island in the Southwestern province of Kien Giang, near the border to Cambodia.… Read the rest
So you love to travel, observe other cultures, meet new friends from other nations, eat diverse cuisines, and venture into nature’s islands and landscapes that take your breath away. Somehow, you feel the urge to do it not just whenever there’s a long weekend or a holiday; you dream of doing it more often.… Read the rest
Day 1 of my 2-week Palawan adventure (read my budget guide here). I lay inside my $4/night nipa room with nothing but cricket sounds breaking the silence here in Sabang Palawan. Everything around me seems to be giving me a provincial welcome, as it is just my second day of being back in the Philippines.… Read the rest
Even if you only have a day to spare, you can paint a weekend with colorful adrenaline strokes when you do Dalat Canyoning which takes you to a series of heart-pumping waterfall rappelling, unlimited river crossings (and floating), natural water slides, a drooling 10 meters jump, and a tropical forest trail hiking and scrambling.… Read the rest
Local Vietnamese consider Ta Nang trek as one of the best routes in the entire land offering panoramic views, mountain passes, and a glimpse of local ethnic culture in this isolated part of the country. Despite its popularity, it’s still an off-the-beaten track best for adventurous people who want to stray away from the touristy spots of Vietnam.… Read the rest
If you have done most of Saigon to do’s and are looking for some nature adventures outside this charming city, then you found the perfect blog post. I’ve lived here for almost a year now, and my adventurous soul got me to some amazing nature trips from Saigon that are easily doable and budget-friendly.… Read the rest
If you have 3 days to spare away from Saigon, the South-Central coast of Cam Ranh and Nha Trang would probably be the best option for a beach getaway; it is best in terms of pristine beaches unspoiled by tourism, hidden waterfalls and amazing scenic motorbike routes.… Read the rest