A Guide to Riding the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam

One of the most popular activities among backpackers on the ‘banana pancake trail’ in Southeast Asia is riding the Ha Giang loop in northern Vietnam. And I can tell you now: it is SO worth the hype. The Ha Giang loop was one of our most anticipated activities of our time in Vietnam — actually,ContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Riding the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam”

Iceland Highlights: A Very Quick Overview of Must-Visits in the Land of Ice and Fire

I had high expectations of Iceland from all the photos and videos I had seen on social media, and it did not disappoint. Visiting during the depths of winter was a truly magical experience, one I’ll never forget! Today I wanted to share the highlights of our adventures in Iceland and offer some tips ifContinueContinue reading “Iceland Highlights: A Very Quick Overview of Must-Visits in the Land of Ice and Fire”

Packing Guide: What to pack for a trip to Iceland in winter

We visited Iceland for one week at the end of February and it was a little chilly to say the least! Daily temperatures ranged from -3 to 6 degrees Celsius, but the wind chill in Iceland is no joke. At times it felt like -10 degrees (or less)! Joe and I took one small backpackContinueContinue reading “Packing Guide: What to pack for a trip to Iceland in winter”