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Xiangyang Ancient City Wall in 12 hours | Hubei, China

Posted on December 9, 2019July 21, 2022 by Fiona Mai

During our 10-day trip to China last April – May, we luckily managed to squeeze 12 hours of exploring Xiangyang into our already tight itinerary. Since our time there was limited, we…

5 tips for taking the family to London

Posted on July 20, 2019September 4, 2022 by Fiona Mai

It was the great writer, Samuel Johnson who famously said: “when you are tired of London, you are tired of life.” The English capital remains one of the great cities in the…

5 tips for your first time travelling in Thailand

Posted on June 22, 2019July 23, 2022 by Fiona Mai

It’s a country that captures the imagination like few others on earth. The beauty of its islands and beaches, the warmth of its people and the mystique of its history and culture…

Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap | Understated luxury

Posted on February 24, 2019August 3, 2022 by Fiona Mai

About Part Hyatt Siem Reap Located right in the heart of Siem Reap, Cambodia, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts 104 sophisticatedly-decorated rooms and suites. The limited number of guest rooms at Park…

Duong Lam Ancient Village – Is it worth a visit?

Posted on February 10, 2019March 16, 2020 by Fiona Mai

Duong Lam Ancient Village is one of the most recommended options for a day trip from Hanoi Vietnam. For travelers who only have a couple of days in Hanoi, the question of…

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…

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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

  • 12 Best Travel Experiences in Vietnam voted by bloggers from around the world
  • Picked by Locals | Top 6 Vietnam Off The Beaten Track
  • Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap | Understated luxury

East Asia

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

England, Scotland & Wales

  • Our Spectacular Day Trip to Brecon Beacons from Cardiff
  • London on a Budget: Review of 14 Free London Attractions
  • 16 Breathtaking Photos of my Scottish Highland Tour from Inverness

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