Cat Ba Island is located about 3-4 hours from the capital of Hanoi, Vietnam. It’s a picturesque island good for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of crazy capital. It’s the largest island in the Ha Long Bay region and the perfect place for you to wind down for 3 days before heading to your next destination.
Continue reading “The Best 3 Day Cat Ba Island Itinerary”You’ve decided to take a trip to Cat Ba Island, now you need to know where to stay. Cat Ba has all different kinds of accommodation ranging from 5-star resorts to $6 hostels. If you know my story, our RTW trip is kind of on a budget, so we looked for something affordable. Unfortunately, the hotel we stayed in on arrival was not up to par, and we cancelled our stay after the first night. We kept looking and found La Pont Hotel. I’m so happy we did. It’s not 5-star luxury, but it was exactly what we needed.
Continue reading “La Pont Hotel – An Affordable Hideaway on Cat Ba Island”Located in northern Vietnam, about 3-4 hours from the capital of Hanoi, you will find the lovely island of Cat Ba. It is the largest island in the Ha Long Bay area. When you hear Ha Long Bay, your mind may take you to green waters and huge limestone rocks soaring out of the water. While Cat Ba does have that, another part of the island has a beautiful mountainous jungle like forest housing Cat Ba National Park.
Continue reading “Hiking in Cat Ba National Park, Vietnam”Our day cruise from Cat Ba Island was wonderful. After spending a couple days in Hanoi (Vietnam’s capital). I knew that I wanted to see the famous Ha Long Bay. But after talking to a couple locals and hearing about how much it has been overridden by tourism and the water is often littered with trash, I decided to take their recommendation and visit Cat Ba Island instead.
Continue reading “Cat Ba Island Day Cruise to Lan Ha Bay”Before going on our world trip, we had sooo many things to do. Every time I felt like we were making progress on our to-do list, I seemed to think of something else that needed to be added. It didn’t seem like we were ever making progress. But, eventually as the trip got closer and closer we were able to tick everything off the list. Here is my complete pre-trip checklist to help you get ready for your trip. These are in no particular order.
Continue reading “Pre-Trip To Do List For An Extended Trip”Bruges is a small, colorful town about an hour train ride east of Brussels. It is perfect for a day trip and a place that I would recommend over Brussels. Enjoy walking along cobblestone streets with the scenic canals at your side. Eat some Belgian delicacies like frites or waffles or get a drink at De Halve Maan Brewery for a true Belgian beer. To make the most of your time in Bruges make sure see/do my top 5 below!
Continue reading “5 Things You Must Do in Bruges”Can you feel the love in the air? Sweep your ‘honey’ off their feet with an amazing romantic getaway. Browse through this list to find destinations from all around the globe. With options ranging from big city paradise to mountainous retreat, you are sure to find the perfect getaway for you.
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