Affectionately referred to as “Chichi,” Chichicastenango is a small, vibrant town nestled in the highlands of Guatemala. Renowned for its rich Mayan culture, colorful markets, and unique blend of indigenous and Catholic traditions. At an elevation 6,447 feet (1,965 meters), Chichicastenango serves as a strategic cultural and commercial hub for the K’iche’ Maya people. Historical …
Rawa Island, or Pulau Rawa is a small coral island located in the Mersing District of Johor, in southeast Malaysia. Filled with natural beauty, beaches, clear turquoise waters and a rich marine ecosystem, it’s popular for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Geography and Ecology Rawa Island is characterized by its unique geography. With one side featuring a …
Considered a must-visit town for many reasons. We’d heard many years ago about this place and how beautiful it was. We had to visit and see it with our own eyes and it did not disappointed us. Uno: Colonial Architecture and Charm Taxco is renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture. You can walk on its …
If you have ever visited the state of Massachusetts, chances are you have never heard of or visited the small town of Andover. Located only 24 miles north from Boston, this town is a favorite of many, particularly for its beauty and rich history. Settled in 1642, with a current population of about 36,000 residents, …
Este artículo es para aquellos que tienen la intención de visitar Vietnam y están pensando en conducir una motocicleta allí. Esta información también puede ser de gran ayuda si solo tiene la intención de caminar o tomar el transporte público. Tener una comprensión general de cómo funciona el tráfico en Vietnam es imprescindible para mantenerse …
Living in Vietnam for almost a year from February 2020 to January 2021 was an adventure and a delight to our eyes. We decided to live in this beautiful southeastern Asian country during the pandemic for several reasons. The first one would be that it was a very safe place to be. Secondly, we had …
In late November 2020, we were invited by our friend Alex to his hometown of Cao Lãnh, in the Đồng Tháp Province. The town is located about 150 kilometers southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. In previous conversations, he was very enthusiastic to show us his hometown near the famous Mekong River. Months earlier, while …
On a recent post on a Facebook group in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam we noticed a post by one of its members (Tiếp Nguyễn) where she asked for volunteer help and donations on an upcoming trip to the inland province of Dak Lak, Vietnam. The post caught our eyes, as we had an interest …
While traveling through Vietnam on our motorcycle, we talked to many locals and foreigners along the way and they always asked us about our following destinations. Our answer then was, “We want to ride south as far as Phú Quốc island near the border with Cambodia.” At hearing our answer, some people gave us a look in …