Craving a modern adventure which is sure to blow you away? Look no further then a trip to the island nation of Singapore. This futuristic, metropolitan and incredibly green city is a place where technology and nature collide, making it a blueprint for every other city to aspire after. Here is the exact itinerary which […]
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6 Reasons You Need to Visit Luang Prabang Right Now
Driving into Luang Prabang from the airport, your stress miraculously starts to melt away. There is something about the fresh air, towering mountains and plethora of palm trees which transports you to a place of zen. Luang Prabang quickly stole my heart, as I suspect it will yours — here are six reasons you need […]
The Ultimate List of Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
Known for its large international airport, Kuala Lumpur is merely a stopover city for most who are on their way to other destinations. Unfortunately for them, they are missing out on so many awesome things to do and see!! In this post, I will tell you all about the best things to do in Kuala […]
A Little Love Letter To My Life Abroad
Background: From 2015 to now, 2020, I have been living out my tumultuous early 20’s abroad in SE Asia. For a while, I have known that it was time to pack up and leave. Though timeline as been quicker than anticipated, the feelings regarding this large change, remain the same. It’s a break-up, one which, from […]
7 of the Best Things to do in Hue | Miles of Smiles
Often times overlooked this sleepy town, is gaining traction with history-buffs and travellers seeking to get off the typical tourist trail in Vietnam. People describe Hue as a place filled with poetic beauty, a term I didn’t totally understand until visiting, but with the curving river, bamboo jungles and spiritual tombs, Hue is nothing less […]
A Day In The Life of an English Teacher in Hanoi | Miles of Smiles
Often times photos, especially travel photos, romanticize locations and lifestyles. I am 100% guilty of doing this also, which is why I wanted to write a real, normal account of a day in my life, living abroad and teaching English in Hanoi! Lets recount last Tuesday. 8:30 AM The light seeps into our bedroom, slicing […]
How To Take Amazing Photos While Traveling Solo | Miles of Smiles
Traveling by yourself doesn’t mean you can’t take great photos! Throughout the years some of my favorite travel photos have been taken while I’ve been exploring solo. Here are my top tips for newbie solo photographers! Be organized: This is a big one, be organized! If you know you are going to be exploring a […]
A Complete Guide To Visiting Wat Phra Sorn Kaew | Miles of Smiles
What is Wat Phra Sorn Kaew? Nestled deep in the mountains of Northern Thailand resides Wat Phra Sorn Kaew, or rather – Temple On A Glass Cliff. This magical dream-scape is straight out of a fairy tale! Enormous green peaks rise and fall creating an ocean of dense jungle. In the winter months, the clouds hang […]
Hanoi Nightlife: The 20 Best Bars in Vietnam’s Capital | Miles of Smiles
When you first think of Hanoi, a raging nightlife scene is probably not what comes to mind, and although this busy little city is lacking sky bars and mega clubs, what it does have is a fantastic selection of quirky bars and hole in the wall drinking spots. If big clubs aren’t quite your thing […]
5 Instagram Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Followers | Miles of Smiles
The digital world is changing fast and as it does different platforms rise and fall as primary places of advertisement. The current platform having a #moment is Instagram. BILLIONS, yes BILLIONS of dollars are flooding this little app creating it the hot spot for companies and brands to do their advertising. With this influx of […]
Everything You Need to Know for Your Phu Quoc Holiday | Miles of Smiles
Phu Quoc, better known as a local Vietnamese getaway spot, it is quickly becoming recognized by the rest of the world and rightly so! This dreamy mainland escape is nothing short of a tropical paradise that is full of beaches which could be compared to it’s Thailand and Cambodian neighbours. If you are a Phu […]
Teaching English In Thailand: The Basics | Miles of Smiles
So you are entertaining the idea of going abroad to teach huh? Well I am confident it will be the best decision you will ever make – it was for me! Although moving your whole life 5,000 miles away can seem a daunting task, it is really much more simple then people think! Here are […]
6 of My Worst Travel Moments in 2019 | Miles of Smiles
As the world wraps up 2019 and we have time to reflect, it seems all my social media feeds are jam-packed with photos and stories of many people’s most memorable moments of their year. Which, don’t get me wrong, is great — BUT with social media already being a highlight reel, these extra fluffy bits […]
48 Hour Guide To Ninh Binh, Vietnam | Miles of Smiles
Dubbed the terrestrial Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh (pronounced Ning Bing) is truly a magical avatar escape, full of towering limestone mountains, expansive caves and secret riverways. All of this awesome is located only two hours away from Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi. This sleepy little town is full of rice paddies, water buffaloes and some […]
