Spaces & Places
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I woke up on Cat Ba Island to the sound of birds chirping and morning light slipping through the curtains. Waking up in a quiet village was such a contrast to the city rush I’d left behind just a day earlier. Breakfast was a humble bowl of noodle soup.… Read more
Spaces & Places
Some adventures start with a high-octane surge of energy. Others begin with a series of buses, ferries, and electric carts. Somehow this is exactly what made getting to Lan Ha Bay feel so memorable.
I left Hanoi early in the morning, sleepy but excited. I was not expecting an intricate sequence of transportation: a short
Spaces & Places
In May 2025, I stepped onto a plane at Greenville airport, the start of my journey through Southeast Asia. The 27+ hour plane rides were horrendous, but what followed was a delightful whirlwind of temples, street food, scenic landscapes, and quiet reflections. I made my way through Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam with each place revealing … Read more