Tourism

Trying to pick where to visit during your Cambodia trip? This guide shares 5 beautiful places to visit in Cambodia, so get adding them to your itinerary! Need a dose of nature in your Cambodia itinerary? The riverside oasis of Kampot is for you. This guide shares the best things to do while there. Add […]

Do you have somewhere in mind? Hit the search bar to find out more. Hey! Hi! Xin Chao! I am Frances: a Scottish lassie turned Vietnam expat circa 2016. And the creator of So The Adventure Begins. I’m another one of the millions hit by a cliche case of the travel bug, but I am […]

Tra Su Cajuput Forest in Chau Doc embodies the quintessential Mekong Delta experience. This guide shares everything you need to know for visiting this magical nature park! If you like getting off the beaten path, then this beach is for you! This guide shares how to hike to the secret beach in Da Nang. Motorbiking, […]

Add a day trip to Kep to your Kampot itinerary; swing in hammocks at the secret lake, dip in the ocean and eat fresh crab! With riverfront bungalows, free kayaks and amazing food, Eden Ecovillage in Kampot might be the return to nature you need during your travels in Cambodia! Hunting for the best things […]

Trying to pick where to visit during your Cambodia trip? Make sure these 5 beautiful places in Cambodia are on your itinerary! Home to charming towns, beautiful nature and welcoming locals; there’s a reason Cambodia is a favourite on the South East Asia backpacking trails. Whether you want to dive into ancient history, soak up […]

Trying to pick where to visit during your Cambodia trip? Make sure these 5 beautiful places in Cambodia are on your itinerary! Home to charming towns, beautiful nature and welcoming locals; there’s a reason Cambodia is a favourite on the South East Asia backpacking trails. Whether you want to dive into ancient history, soak up […]

More often than not travellers pass straight through Da Nang with eyes on the nearby prizes of Hoi An and Hue. But this modern city, located on a stunning 20 mile stretch of powdery, white sand, is not to be missed during your exploration of central Vietnam. While I love the energy of the city, […]

Living in Vietnam, Motorbiking Vietnam is overwhelming for most people. New sights, new smells, new faces, new customs, new language. But one of the biggest things to adapt to is the traffic. The most common form of transport in Saigon, and across Vietnam, is motorbikes. There are lots of them. 8.5 million of them scooting […]

Motorbiking in Vietnam, whether it’s a loop around a region or motorbiking across the whole country, is sure to be a bucketlist adventure. Of course, there are lots of risks when doing a motorbike trip in Vietnam, the foremost being road safety but there’s also smaller things that could happen like running out of gas […]

ASEAN countries, such as Vietnam, Malaysia or Singapore, are eligible for visa exemptions in Cambodia. You can enter Cambodia without a visa if your passport is from one of these countries. Visa exemptions allow you 14 to 30 days in Cambodia without a visa, though the duration varies for each country. Check the full list of visa […]

The iconic motorbike trail that weaves from one end of Vietnam all the way to the other is full of stunning mountain passes and pristine coastal views, but there is one road that has claimed its place as the most iconic road in Vietnam: The Hai Van Pass. Driving along the Hai Van Pass has […]

When in the land of motorbikes, you have to ride one! Here are the best roads to motorbike in Vietnam, including rentals, routes and Easy Rider tours. Add a day trip to Kep to your Kampot itinerary; swing in hammocks at the secret lake, dip in the ocean and eat fresh crab! Motorbiking, Travel Guides, […]