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 […]
10 Awesome Things to do in Ha Long Bay | Miles of Smiles
Located four hours outside of Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi is the otherworldly seascape which is Ha Long Bay. Thousands of limestone karsts which seemingly just erupt from the water, make Ha Long Bay a location that tourists flock to all year round. Besides soaking in the natural scenery what are the things to do in […]
7 Vietnam Islands You Need to Know About | Miles of Smiles
Whether you’re looking for a sandy escape or a rugged rock climbing adventure — Vietnam has an island perfect for you. Home to a vast array of varied island terrain, there is something for everybody. Vietnam islands are the best-kept secret of the country, due to their often, and unfair comparison to its paradisiacal neighbours. […]
The Ultimate Northern Thailand Travel Guide | Miles of Smiles
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How to Instagram: 5 Ways to Optimize for Maximum Growth | Miles of Smiles
Growing online is hard, am I right, or am I right? Do you feel as though no matter what you do, you don’t seem to be attracting YOUR people? You are soo not alone my friend. Many people are struggling to connect online, but I too often see the same mistakes being made by so […]



