[The World in a Nutshell] WanderTales: Stories of adventures and misadventures
April 19, 2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
March 9, 2023
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 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…
February 8, 2023
As I plan for my wedding, the biggest and most crucial supplier is clearly the caterer. If there’s one thing guests unanimously agree is important, it would be the food. So, I really do want to make sure we serve Read more…
January 30, 2023
Last Christmas, we wanted to go out-of-town for a quick overnight trip. This was literally decided on Christmas day though, so everywhere was pretty much fully booked already. Thankfully, my sister saw The Apiary and they still had a big Read more…
January 27, 2023
As I was starting to prepare for my tinghun, I always felt a little bit lost on what exactly I needed to prepare. I thought this was pretty ironic actually because my whole family had a tinghun – from my Read more…