October 2018

If you’re looking to travel Cambodia on a budget then buses are the way to go. Internal air travel in Cambodia can be super expensive compared to nearby countries like Vietnam and Thailand. Unfortunately for us we had only one week to explore as much of Cambodia as possible, meaning that somewhere a compromise had to be made. […]

Hey there! I am Frances, a Scottish lassie turned Vietnam expat circa 2016. I am the creator of So The Adventure Begins! I caught my first serious case of the travel bug after my first trip to Asia in 2014, and became both smitten with the region and the prospect of creating a life where […]

Vietnam Posted on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 Right, maybe I’m biased as a self-confessed lover of Ho Chi Minh City, but the city is a pretty cool place to explore. Rarely do tourist say they LOVE Saigon, which I think is such a shame and its mostly because few know how to scratch below […]

Photo Diary Posted on September 26, 2018September 30, 2018 It’s no secret that I love markets – the energy and insight into local life cannot be beaten! So I make a point of trying to visit a local market everywhere I visit. The markets in Vietnam always make my fingers a bit snap happy – […]

Philippines Posted on March 2, 2018May 4, 2018 After a very chilled three night stay in Port Barton we decided it was time to move on and see what all the fuss was about in El Nido. Following the rough mini-bus trip from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton, we weren’t feeling enthusiastic about the long […]

Living in Vietnam Posted on February 8, 2018April 18, 2018 Last year, after 8 months of living in Vietnam I FINALLY learned how to ride a motorbike! Honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t learn to ride a motorbikes sooner. There is nothing so liberating as be able to scoot around the sprawling metropolis that is Saigon, […]

Living in Vietnam Posted on February 8, 2018April 18, 2018 Last year, after 8 months of living in Vietnam I FINALLY learned how to ride a motorbike! Honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t learn to ride a motorbikes sooner. There is nothing so liberating as be able to scoot around the sprawling metropolis that is Saigon, […]

Living in Vietnam Posted on February 8, 2018April 18, 2018 Last year, after 8 months of living in Vietnam I FINALLY learned how to ride a motorbike! Honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t learn to ride a motorbikes sooner. There is nothing so liberating as be able to scoot around the sprawling metropolis that is Saigon, […]

This travel guide to Cat Tien shares everything you need to know before travelling to the beautiful Cat Tien National Park in Vietnams central highlands. It covers everything that I like to know before travelling to a new destination including the highlights, the best time to visit, how to get there, where to stay and […]

Travel Guides Posted on August 11, 2018September 4, 2018 This travel guide shares everything you need to know to explore the beachside town of Vung Tau, near Vietnam’s Southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City. It covers everything that I like to know before travelling to a new destination including the highlights, the best time […]

Living in Vietnam Posted on September 30, 2018October 7, 2018 Hey there October! Ho Chi Minh City is such an exciting and vibrant place to live and a big part of my love for living in Saigon is thanks to the amazing arts scene, abundance of events and things to get involved in every month. […]

Vietnam You know those days where you go to bed with a smile on your face, and a warm glow in your heart? Camping in Bao Loc was one of those days. Nay, Bao Loc was one of those PLACES. Never have I felt so welcomed into an unfamiliar and off-the-beaten-path city. Camping in Bao […]

Travel Guides Posted on May 4, 2018August 12, 2018 This travel guide to Cat Tien shares everything you need to know before travelling to the beautiful Cat Tien National Park in Vietnams central highlands. It covers everything that I like to know before travelling to a new destination including the highlights, the best time to […]

Vietnam Posted on October 15, 2018 You know those days where you go to bed with a smile on your face, and a warm glow in your heart? Camping in Bao Loc was one of those days. Nay, Bao Loc was one of those PLACES. Never have I felt so welcomed into an unfamiliar and […]