Year: 2019

10 Must Experience Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam

The following is a guest post from Wandering Journal.

Hanoi, the capital of Southeast Asia’s most backpackers-friendly destination, Vietnam has been welcoming travelers for several decades now. The foods, architectures, history, and culture just kept travelers coming back for more. And today, we’re going to look into 10 things to do in Hanoi.

Colonized by the French for centuries, architectures in Hanoi is heavily influenced by the French style, which is unique across Southeast Asia. It’s also one of the 10 most populated countries in the world, with a whopping 94 million people.

As for safety issues, Hanoi is a very safe destination for all kind of travelers and backpackers. There are plenty of reasons travelers love Vietnam. Nevertheless, let’s get started!

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Everything to Know About Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

For the longest time, Angie had mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda on her bucket list, and in early 2019 we finally made that dream a reality with our trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

When visiting, we really weren't sure what to expect.

We heard the hike could be easy, moderately challenging, or terrible. We heard the roads are okay and awful. And we have heard mixed feelings on the experience overall as well in terms of whether or not it is worth the $600 per person fee ($700 starting July 2020) to spend an hour with the gorillas.

Not being deterred, we did it anyway and had a fabulous time. To help share some of the information we learned about the experience, this guide was born!

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United Premium Plus – Is The New Seating Area Worth It?

On our flights home from Uganda in February 2019, we were fortunate enough to be seated in a new class aboard United flights. Aptly named United Premium Plus, the seats are somewhere in-between normal economy and long-haul business class.

But are they worth it? We have some thoughts.

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What to Do in Melbourne When Sightseeing

The following is a guest post by Birdgehls.

Melbourne is a fantastic city to be a tourist in, with a wide array of activities on offer.

From food, to culture, the sports and the arts, there’s something in Melbourne for every traveler.

You can spend hours wandering around the city center or choose to go further afield, taking day trips to see some of the southern coast’s most breathtaking sights.

Even better – many of the things to do in Melbourne are free, or the cost to access them, minimal.

Here’s what to do in Melbourne if it’s your first time in the city, or you just fancy ticking off some of the main sights.

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