I watched as this game went around the travel bloggers world last year. I wanted to join but waited patiently. And finally, 1 year later, my patience has paid off as I was nominated by my friends Skott and Shawna at Get Up and Globe!
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Children Waving Goodbye in Sapa, Vietnam
Hiking through Sapa was breathtaking; not only from the stunning scenery but also from all the mud sliding that was occurring. But everywhere we went the children would come running. They would grasp to hold our hands, giggle at us falling on our bottoms, and always bring a smile to face as they excitedly waved us off the next day.
Read MoreTravel Route: Vietnam
Vietnam is the S-shaped country that hugs South East Asia. With a 3260km coastal border with both the Gulf of Tonkin and the South China Sea, the Country offers luscious green fields and palm tree lined beaches. With rice fields cascading down the mountains in the North and beaches calling to be relaxed on; Vietnam has it all. With traditions shaping the country even today against the modern advancements, you view woman in conical rice hats riding bikes in city or country-side, and thriving city centres buzzing with motorbikes and thriving enterprises. Visit Vietnam to experience a strong vibrant Asia country.
Read MoreTravel History: 2010
For the first part of 2010 I was on a University exchange program in Bangkok, Thailand attending Thammasat University. This was my first time in Asia and it stole my heart. I traveled around a lot due to the extremely cheap prices in South East Asia. I even headed north to Japan for 10 days to visit friends; which was the reason Japan got onto this list; I’d never afford Japan without my extremely generous friends who let me stay with them. My best friend Jeannie came to visit for the month of May and we did a whirlwind tour hitting the 4 countries of Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore. I had a month off so headed to Indonesia before flying to the South of Philippines for a 2 month work placement. In September I returned to Canada to finish my last year of my undergraduate degree in the country’s capital of Ottawa.
Read MoreValentine’s Day: Things I Love But Probably Shouldn’t
The Gift of a Grass Heart given to me by my friend Ping of the Muong people, in Sapa, Vietnam
Valentine’s Day is a day of love. So I am dedicating this post to all things I love. but probably shouldn’t.
Read MoreVietnam – Day 9 and 10 – Halong Bay
Vietnam – Day 7 and 8 – Sapa
Sapa, Vietnam is a tiny village way up in the mountains and the mountians are covered in Rice Paddys. It is very beautiful. I spent two days hiking through the rice paddys into all the local villages.
Read MoreVietnam – Day 5 and 6 – Cuc Phueng National Park
Welcome to the Jungle. We got fun n games. We got everything you want. do do do!
Read MoreVietnam – Day 3 and 4 – Marble Mountain & Hoi An
Hoi An is the jewel of Vietnam. Atleast in my opinion.
I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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