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This is Part I of my Complete Guide to Luang Prabang, which covers what to do and where to stay. You can find my restaurant recommendations in Part II here, and my shopping recommendations in Part III here. We first heard of the wonders of Luang Prabang while visiting friends on Okinawa. They had just…
This is Part II of my Complete Guide to Luang Prabang covering my favorite restaurants. You can find my recommendations for what to do and where to stay in Part I here, and my shopping recommendations in Part III here. EAT. Restaurant offerings in Luang Prabang are a mix of French and Lao cuisine. I…
This is Part III of my Complete Guide to Luang Prabang. You can find my recommendations for what to do and where to stay in Part I here, and my restaurant recommendations in Part II here. SHOP. Laos is known for it’s incredible silk and cotton textile tradition and is heaven for those in search…
Bangkok! I had visited Thailand briefly a decade ago as part of a summer semester abroad, but David had never been. I was eager to see how the city had changed, and David was curious to see how it compared to Vietnam. We enjoyed our time in Thailand greatly, and found that the six days…
After an incredible afternoon exploring Son Tra Mountain in search of the rare and beautiful Red-Shanked Doucs, we drove south for our final destination in Vietnam, Hoi An. Hoi An, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and exceptionally well-preserved example of an ancient port town. It is also one of the most extraordinary villages I’ve…
Sometimes spontaneous plans are the best plans. During our time in Da Nang, David was chatting with a friend back home who mentioned that he’d love to go to Vietnam to see a Red Shanked Douc — a monkey that many people consider the world’s most beautiful primate. This endangered monkey lives across a narrow…
After Hue, our next stop was Da Nang, Vietnam’s third-largest city and home to some of the world’s best beaches. It’s an easy drive from Hue to Da Nang and, the ride is an event in and of itself. The road through Hai Van Pass reminded us of the California coast with drivers snaking along…
When we were in Buenos Aires I threw a dinner party for some visiting friends in collaboration with Black Twine. Black Twine is a new startup based in NYC, with the goal of making at-home entertaining more accessible through step-by-step party blueprints. The Airbnb we rented in Palermo Soho had the most incredible rooftop and…
After our time in Saigon, we flew north to Hue, near the central eastern coast of Vietnam. Hue is the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam, and the seat of Vietnamese rule from the 19th through mid-20th centuries. Lining both sides of the beautiful Perfume River, it is well known for a distinctive food tradition and…
After Phu Quoc we flew to Ho Chi Minh City, still commonly referred to as Saigon by the locals. I read The Quiet American by Graham Greene last fall as was excited to visit the city of romance and intrigue depicted in his book. While Saigon’s recent development has transformed the city’s skyline there are…
