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Love Kitsch? You’ll Love Ba Na Hills SunWorld

If an attraction is kooky, offbeat, or kitschy, Steve and I are all in—so it’s no surprise we fell in love with Ba Na Hills SunWorld in Da Nang, Vietnam ...
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The Golden Bridge at golden hour

Is Ba Na Hills SunWorld Right for You?

Ba Na Hills SunWorld is a mountaintop amusement park in Vietnam, famous for its breathtaking Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands. With a mix of French-inspired architecture, lush gardens, ...
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January 2025 Newsletter – Siem Reap, Da Nang, and Hoi An

Hello and Happy 2025! Steve and I had the unique experience of ringing in the new year twice, once on January 1st in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and again at the ...
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8 Reasons Siem Reap is Better Than Chiang Mai

Are you torn between visiting Chiang Mai or Siem Reap? These two cities have many similarities, but a few differences that made one stand out for me. Steve and I ...
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Wind and Whim’s 2024 Full-Time Travel Costs

It’s a new year, which means it’s time for our annual spending breakdown! In 2024, we explored 16 cities and towns across 7 countries on 3 continents. This year marked ...
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December 2024 Newsletter – Bangkok and Siem Reap

Hello, and Happy New Year! I hope you had a memorable holiday season and are excited for 2025. Steve and I spent the first three weeks of December in Bangkok, ...
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What You Need to Know About Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand

If you’re traveling to Thailand, visiting an elephant sanctuary may be on your to-do list. Spending time with these majestic creatures can be an unforgettable experience. As a thoughtful and ...
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November 2024 Newsletter – Chiang Mai and Bangkok

Hello! November is over, and those who celebrate are gearing up for the holiday season. For those of you in the U.S., I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Steve ...
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The Best, Worst, and Weirdest Things About Hanoi

During the fall of 2024, Steve and I spent four weeks in Hanoi. Vietnam is the first communist country we have visited and only one of five communist countries in ...
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My Unsplash Gallery

Unsplash is a free photo-sharing website where I share my best photos and get some great shots to use in blog posts when I don’t have the right one. You ...
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