There’s an unofficial debate as to which city is better – Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Of course, one’s answer depends on many factors but when it comes to charm, Hanoi wins hands down. Its tree-lined streets, … Read More

Exhausted, overwhelmed, wide-eyed and mouth agape, I stepped off the bus into a night frothed with an abundance of noises, flashing lights, speeding vehicles and a flood of pedestrians crowding the sidewalks and streets. We had arrived in Ho Chi … Read More

Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Sri Lanka lies Adam’s Peak, a sacred mountain that attracts thousands of pilgrims and adventurers each year. This towering peak, also known as Sri Pada, is steeped in religious significance for Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, … Read More