Vietnam Archives

How to Haggle in Foreign Countries: Overcoming the Fear of Negotiating in Marketplaces

Haggling can be an awkward, uncomfortable experience if you’re not used to it—here are a few tips for getting over your fear and learning to negotiate like a pro!

Sarah Stone2024-12-22T20:24:36-05:00Categories: Africa, Asia, Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Central America, Middle East, South America, Travel Tips|Tags: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam|

Best Geoarbitrage Cities in Asia: Save More Money as a Remote Worker

If you’re saying yes to geoarbitrage, you may be wondering where to go. Well..how about Asia? Let's compare some of the top geographic arbitrage cities in Asia!

Sarah Stone2025-02-09T19:47:54-05:00Categories: Asia, Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Digital Nomad & Long-Term Travel, Living Abroad|Tags: Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam|

I Conquered the Ha Giang Loop: 4 Days of Motoring Adventure in Vietnam

A rite of passage for backpackers, the Ha Giang Loop reaches the northernmost part of Vietnam—read Hannah's account of this four-day road trip!

Frayed Passport2024-11-15T12:10:10-05:00Categories: Adventure Travel, Asia, Blog Posts, Solo Travel, Travel Stories|Tags: Vietnam|

Queers On the Road: Figuring Out When To Come Out When Travelling

The world is an intolerant place, and the LGBTQ+ community is a frequent target for inexcusable prejudice. Traveling with a queer identity comes with numerous challenges, including determining when it’s safe to come out.

Frayed Passport2024-12-22T20:44:54-05:00Categories: Asia, Blog Posts, Digital Nomad & Long-Term Travel, Living Abroad, Solo Travel, Travel Stories|Tags: Vietnam|

Save More Money on Travel by Booking Your Vacations During Seasonal Lulls

Solo travelers looking for exciting destinations this year can take advantage of off-peak travel prices during the shoulder season and avoid the crowds.

Frayed Passport2025-03-05T16:32:38-05:00Categories: Africa, Asia, Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, South America|Tags: Argentina, Cambodia, Chile, Japan, Morocco, Peru, Thailand, Vietnam|

24 Hours On a Bus: Vietnam to Laos

Hannah saved money on travel by taking a bus instead of flying from Vietnam to Laos—what followed was 24 hours of stress, hunger, laughs, and frustration!