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Street Food In Hanoi
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 3/1/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 3/1/25

Street Food In Hanoi

Hanoi is the foodie capital of north Vietnam. From pho to cha ca lang are the top ten street foods in Hanoi and where to try them!

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Hanoi To Ninh Binh Day Trip
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 2/22/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 2/22/25

Hanoi To Ninh Binh Day Trip

Is a day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh worth it? Here's how to visit places like Trang An, Tam Coc, and Hao Lu all in one day.

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Hanoi To Sapa
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 2/8/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 2/8/25

Hanoi To Sapa

Here are four ways to get from Hanoi to Sapa with an analysis on cost, time, safety, and comfort.

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French Quarter Hanoi Walking Tours
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 2/1/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 2/1/25

French Quarter Hanoi Walking Tours

A guided French Quarter Hanoi walking tour gives you local insight into the city's colonial past. Here are the top three professionally-led options.

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Best Area To Stay In Hanoi
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/25/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/25/25

Best Area To Stay In Hanoi

Old Quarter is the best area to stay in Hanoi but it might not be the best for YOU. Here are the top 7 neighborhoods to stay in with pros & cons to each area.

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Things To Do In Hanoi Old Quarter
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/18/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/18/25

Things To Do In Hanoi Old Quarter

From wandering the 36 guild streets to discovering the best pho spot, here are the 15 most unforgettable things to do in Hanoi Old Quarter.

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Is Vietnam Safe For Tourists?
Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 1/12/25 Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 1/12/25

Is Vietnam Safe For Tourists?

Vietnam is generally safe for tourists, but here's how to navigate scams, censorship, corruption, and personal safety as a solo traveler.

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How Many Days In Hanoi
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/11/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/11/25

How Many Days In Hanoi

2-3 days in Hanoi is usually enough, but here's a full breakdown of how long to spend in the capital with specific 1-5 day itinerary recommendations.

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Hanoi French Quarter
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/4/25 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 1/4/25

Hanoi French Quarter

Spend an afternoon wandering Hanoi French Quarter. This guide covers the history, must-see attractions, restaurants, and hotels in this district.

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Ha Giang To Sapa
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/28/24 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/28/24

Ha Giang To Sapa

There are three ways to go from Ha Giang to Sapa. Here’s a quick transportation guide that covers all three options, ticket prices, bus schedules, and tips for making the most of your journey.

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Incense Village Hanoi Tour Review
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/14/24 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/14/24

Incense Village Hanoi Tour Review

Is Incense Village in Hanoi worth visiting? Here’s a full review of my experience including directions on how to get there and thoughts on what made the trip memorable.

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Sapa Vs. Ha Giang
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/7/24 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/7/24

Sapa Vs. Ha Giang

Sapa and Ha Giang both known for their stunning landscapes and ethnic minority villages. So how do you know which one to choose?

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Day Trips From Hanoi
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 11/30/24 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 11/30/24

Day Trips From Hanoi

Get out of the city with these top 17 day trips from Hanoi. From majestic national parks and hidden beaches to local handicraft villages, here are the best places to visit near Hanoi!

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Hanoi To Ha Giang
Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/23/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/23/24

Hanoi To Ha Giang

There are four main ways to get from Hanoi to Ha Giang: sleeper bus, day bus, private car, and motorbike. This post will dive into how you can book each of the options and discuss important details like schedules, prices, and safety tips.

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3 Day Hanoi Itinerary
Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/16/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/16/24

3 Day Hanoi Itinerary

From egg coffee to water puppets, this ultimate 3 day Hanoi itinerary will cover everything that you should see, do, and eat during your first visit to Vietnam's capital!

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Is Hanoi Safe?
Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/9/24 Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/9/24

Is Hanoi Safe?

From navigating reckless motorcyclists to walking the streets at night as a solo traveler, here's everything you need to know about staying safe in Hanoi.

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Ha Giang Loop Packing List
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/23/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/23/24

Ha Giang Loop Packing List

Prepare for your multi-day adventure through the mountains of northern Vietnam with this ultimate Ha Giang Loop packing list!

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Is The Ha Giang Loop Dangerous?
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/12/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/12/24

Is The Ha Giang Loop Dangerous?

The Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam is a favorite among adventure travelers looking to experience untouched landscapes and authentic interactions with locals. But is it safe? Here’s what makes the Ha Giang Loop dangerous and some first-hand safety tips from a solo female traveler.

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Photography’s taken a back seat ever since the rise of short-form video, but I kind of miss it.

Here are some of my favorite photos from 2024. 

1. Butterfly at Taroko Gorge before the Hualien earthquake 
2. View from our stay at 濱海星空渡假屋 in Ta
Inspired by @stufflucywore to make this!

Here’s a quick recap of how my sustainable fashion journey went this year.

I’ve been taking a step back from posting about it because it gets pretty redundant when the core messages just to wear
Nippon~🇯🇵 

Definitely a different experience compared to my last visit in 2017. Much more stressful and saw a lot more negatives to Japanese society this time around but also saw plenty of cute moments and had some heartwarming experiences with th
Moving postcards from Lanyu (蘭嶼)

Took a quick trip out to Orchid Island last month and it’s as beautiful as I remember it to be.

Lanyu is Taiwan’s easternmost island and home to the indigenous Tao people. It’s known for its pristi

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