Goldie Goes Global

[The World in a Nutshell] WanderTales: Stories of adventures and misadventures

Where to Eat in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh

To be honest, we didn’t do any sightseeing in Da Nang, aside from a daytrip to Ba Na Hills, and same goes for Ho Chi Minh. Instead, we mostly spent our time here eating with friends (my boyfriend has friends Read more…


Ba Na Hills Resort: Best Route to Take to Maximize Time Here

Ba Na Hills was simply beautiful – like a wonderland playground appearing beyond the mist (which is pretty literal actually), because the cable car to get there is soooo long and goes pretty high up that midway through, all you Read more…


What to Expect from My Son Sanctuary: Is it Worth it?

Woke up at 5am to catch My Son early (it’s called sunrise tour but lol the sun was well up by the time we left the hotel). Still, very happy we started early because that meant we avoided the crowds Read more…


Top Things to Eat and Do in Hoi An: Hoi An Food Tour, Ancient Town, Night Market, Central Market

Hoi An used to be an international port, with Chinese and Japanese the main traders in the area, hence why their architecture and food are heavily influenced by both countries. Alas, in the 19th century, the river silted up and Read more…


What to Expect from Hai Van Pass: Is it Worth It?

Another day, another adventure! To get to Hoi An from Hue, you can either use the tunnel highway, which will cut down the journey to ~1-1.5 hours, or you can take the scenic route through the Hai Van Pass. The Read more…


Top Things to Eat and Do in Hue: Citadel, Imperial Tombs (Khai Dinh), Perfume River, Walking Street

Before I go into detail about the top attractions in Hue, I’ll share a bit about this beautiful city. The main economy of Hue is tourism, with multiple UNESCO Heritage Sites found throughout the city, incl the Citadel and tombs Read more…


Tips and Tricks for planning a trip to Central Vietnam from Manila

It’s Central Vietnam time! I’ve been to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh several times (North and South respectively), but never Central Vietnam, so I was feeling pretty psyched! First, let me walk you guys through the details of this 8 Read more…


Luljetta’s Hanging Garden and Spa Experience: What to Expect from this Manila Daytrip

For awhile, I kept seeing Luljetta’s Hanging Garden and Spa on my FB feed and ads. I love spa experiences so I was pretty intrigued, and the photos were all so pretty. So when my family decided to do a Read more…


Sandbox Pampanga: What to expect from a Manila Day Trip Adventure

Sandbox Pampanga is an adventure spot perfect for those adrenaline junkies. The best part? It’s simply a ~1-1.5 hour drive from Manila so it’s perfect accessible to everyone. Despite not being very well-marketed, Sandbox actually has a ton of activities Read more…