As a big traveler, I find that I don’t take time out to explore my own backyard. I decided to make an effort to do that since I returned to New York. So, I took the train into NYC to take in a beautiful view. I ventured up to the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center to see what has to be the best view in all of New York City. Top of The Rock The Top of The Rock is located on the…
I have a love hate relationship with Phnom Penh. It’s a bit too much of a dirty city for me to truly love it. Still, the amount of history that you can find there is unreal. If you don’t know about the Cambodian genocide, visit Phnom Penh. You’ll learn first hand about all of the terrible things that happened in this country by the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. Your trip there will be filled with difficult information,…
Koh Rong was a perfect last stop before I headed back to America. The best way to describe it would simply be paradise. It was one of those places where you had to pinch yourself after you’ve arrived. I had an amazing time checking out the island and seeing that there are still places out there that aren’t super touristy and over developed. I really hope that it continues to keep its charm. If not, I guess there is always…
I loved Cambodia. It really did end up being my favorite country in Southeast Asia thus far. I started off my travels in Cambodia in Siem Reap. Here is a guide to visiting Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments! How To Get There I flew to Siem Reap from Ho Chi Minh City with Cambodia Angkor Air. The airport in Siem Reap is located about a fifteen minute drive from the downtown…
Hoi An was a truly magical place. I headed to Hoi An after my time in Halong Bay. The city is a UNESCO Heritage protected site. It’s an ancient city that is cut through with canals. Before Da Nang became the major import/export town of Vietnam, it was the main trading port. The city was divided between the Chinese and Japanese. The Japanese bridge is a major historical site that you can actually visit while in the city. Visiting Hoi…
I knew that I had to take a trip to Halong Bay while I was in Vietnam. It is after all one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature… Going to Halong Bay I booked a two-day, one-night trip to Halong Bay during my time in Hanoi. I knew that it was going to cost me a little bit more money to do a tour, but I wasn’t sure how to go about planning it myself. You can book a…