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This Mai Chau Homestay Offers the Ultimate Peaceful Experience

Posted on November 3, 2017July 6, 2022 by Fiona Mai

Travelling to Mai Chau, Vietnam soon? Whether you’re looking for a Mai Chau homestay or just things to do in Mai Chau, have a look at the photo below. If this place…

Vung Tau Weekend Trip | 3 Myths Debunked

Posted on October 24, 2017March 17, 2020 by Fiona Mai

Located only 120 km from Saigon, the seaside city of Vung Tau in southern Vietnam has always been one of Saigonese’s all-time favorite holiday destinations. I last visited Vung Tau around 12…

Our Spectacular Day Trip to Brecon Beacons from Cardiff | A Detailed Review

Posted on October 1, 2017July 26, 2022 by Fiona Mai

A day trip to Brecon Beacons National Park from Cardiff is an absolute must for nature-lovers. Much as I’d wanted to visit Brecon Beacons during my stay in Wales last September, I somehow…

5 Reasons to visit Yorkshire Dales | Review of my Yorkshire Dales Tour

Posted on August 29, 2017September 23, 2022 by Fiona Mai

As my one-day Yorkshire Dales tour came to an end on a beautiful day in August, I kept wondering why this stunning area still remained relatively unpopular with foreign tourists, compared to…

Picked by Locals | Top 6 Vietnam Off The Beaten Track

Posted on August 4, 2017February 2, 2023 by Fiona Mai

I tried googling “Vietnam off the beaten track” the other day and the top results were quite a disappointment. Places described as Vietnam off the beaten track in those articles are in…

16 Breathtaking Photos of my Scottish Highland Tour from Inverness

Posted on July 24, 2017September 4, 2024 by Fiona Mai

I’ve just come back from my one day Scottish Highland tour from Inverness and it was WONDERFUL! Exploring Scotland without a car can be a bit of a challenge, but it doesn’t…

6 Reasons I Don’t Like Edinburgh

Posted on July 13, 2017March 8, 2020 by Fiona Mai

Indeed, this blog post is not a typical Edinburgh travel guide. I don’t mean to offend any Edinburgh fan out there, but my first trip to Edinburgh last June quite fell short…

South Queensferry – A perfect half day trip from Edinburgh

Posted on July 13, 2017July 23, 2022 by Fiona Mai

If you’re looking for a peaceful half day trip from Edinburgh, South Queensferry is the place to be! Trains from Edinburgh Waverly to Dalmeny (the main train station in South Queensferry) run…

London on a Budget: Review of 14 Free London Attractions

Posted on December 24, 2016September 4, 2022 by Fiona Mai

Free attractions for London on a budget trip – What? Where? How? I returned from my 3-day trip to London just several days before Christmas, spending a total of around £70. Before…

Visit Nottingham in December – One Day Itinerary for Robin Hood’s fans

Posted on December 9, 2016November 12, 2022 by Fiona Mai

What will you do if you get to visit Nottingham in December for one day? Is one day enough to check out the city’s most popular attractions? As my trip began, I…

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Welcome to Fiona's blog!

A 30-ish Vietnamese travel blogger who has been to 21 countries so far, Fiona was lucky enough to call herself a past resident of Helsinki, Berlin, Brisbane, Hanoi, and Kingston upon Hull. Even more fortunate right now to be back to where she comes from: Saigon, Vietnam. Read more about her journeys here.

Vietnam & SE Asia

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  • Picked by Locals | Top 6 Vietnam Off The Beaten Track
  • Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap | Understated luxury

East Asia

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  • SEOUL FREE WALKING TOUR: 7 Reasons to Book With SeoulMate
  • Wudang Mountains – Full travel guide | 2 day itinerary

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