What to do in Paramaribo before the Suriname Jungle

What to do in Paramaribo before the Suriname Jungle

Paramaribo is the best place to start your Suriname trip before heading into the jungle. Not because you need a full week here, but because the city gives you context. You feel the heat, see the wooden colonial houses, taste the cultural mix and slowly adjust to the...
Tips Before You Travel to Vietnam, Asia

Tips Before You Travel to Vietnam, Asia

I’ve visited Vietnam in January and February 2025 for 3.5 weeks, traveling from north to south. Check a suggested travel itinerary here. From its bustling cities to serene rice terraces, Vietnam offers an incredible diversity of experiences. Hereโ€™s a...
Vietnam itinerary for 3 weeks: my north to south route

Vietnam itinerary for 3 weeks: my north to south route

Planning a Vietnam itinerary for 3 weeks can feel like a lot at first. Vietnam looks narrow on the map, but it is a long country and travel days are often longer than you expect. That is why I liked having a clear route before I arrived. I traveled from north to...
Travel during Vietnamese TET, Yes or No?

Travel during Vietnamese TET, Yes or No?

To be honest I found out after I booked my plane ticket that I was traveling to Vietnam during the busiest festivity of the year TET, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. I always escape the winter in the Netherlands in the period January to February. And exactly in this...
Two Days Mekong Delta and Can Tho Tour

Two Days Mekong Delta and Can Tho Tour

Located in southern Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is an area with many river mouths in the sea with lots of fertile land around it. Many fruits and vegetables are grown here and the largest amounts of rice in Vietnam also come from here. The Mekong Delta is a Must See in...