Student House Hunting in Madrid
Sunday, 22 January 2017
[English – Tiếng Việt] So you’re moving to Madrid as a student and stressed looking for a room to rent. Don’t worry because you’re not alone. Compared to some big cities in the United States and other Western Europe countries, the rent here doesn’t brutally drain your wallet. And the contracting is rather lenient. What might
- Published in Tây Ban Nha, English, Europe, Living in Spain, Travel Guides, Tiếng Việt
Vietnam: First Time FAQ
Saturday, 24 December 2016
[English – Tiếng Việt] I’ve lost count of messages like “Hey Anh, I’m going to Vietnam, what’s there to do?” so I figure I’ll answer your frequently asked questions here. How much time should I spend? At least one week. Three weeks are ideal, you’ll be able to cover the best of Vietnam. When should
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Italy Impression (Winter Edition)
Monday, 19 December 2016
[English – Tiếng Việt] I visited Italy during the first week of December when people had warned me about the gloomy weather. I, however, found it extremely enjoyable to see the sparkling Christmas decoration and to feel the festive jubilance. Although the Italian I met were not the most friendly people, they are just too
- Published in English, Europe, Journeys, Travel Guides, Tiếng Việt
10 Hacks to Travel in Europe for Less
Monday, 12 December 2016
Europe, or Western Europe to be specific, is not a cheap destination for backpackers. While your euros go a long way in many parts of Asia or South America, they don’t have the same value in this expensive continent with higher living standard. However, you can still enjoy roaming Europe without damaging your bank account.
- Published in Du Lịch Bụi, English, Europe, Travel Guides, Tiếng Việt
6 Reasons You Should Date A Multilingual Girl
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
You probably meet her at an international conference, exchange contacts with her at a social language event or stumble upon her alone in a new city. She’s friendly, well-spoken and open-minded. She may sound foreign with a hint of an unidentified accent and misuse certain words from time to time. Before you judge her mispronunciation, be aware that she speaks more than one language. She’s multilingual
- Published in English, Language & Culture, Tiếng Việt
Why I Would Move to Medellín – Once World’s Most Dangerous City – In a Heartbeat
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
[English – Tiếng Việt] Medellín is Colombia’s second largest city with a population of 2.5 million residents. It was once known as the most violent city in the world due to the massive drug cartels in the 1980s. Over the years, Medellín has revolted and became an attractive destination for many, myself included. It was where my
- Published in Colombia, Nam Mỹ, English, South America, Travel Guides, Tiếng Việt
Scooter from Saigon to Siem Reap
Saturday, 15 October 2016
[English – Tiếng Việt] Campuchia nằm ngay phía bên kia biên giới Việt Nam và không đòi hỏi thị thực nhập cảnh đối với người Việt Nam. Bạn có thể bay hay đi xe đò qua, hoặc thích mạo hiểm thì cưỡi xe máy như Alvin. Alvin là người đồng sáng lập và điều hành
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Galápagos of Ecuador: Just Keep Swimming
Thursday, 29 September 2016
[Có tiếng Việt bên dưới] Galápagos islands are recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, but they weren’t on my list before I arrived to Ecuador because I thought it might be out of my budget. I booked the flight only one week in advance, didn’t have any accommodation reservation (as usual) and came here with little
- Published in Du Lịch Bụi, Ecuador, Nam Mỹ, English, South America, Tiếng Việt
ECUADORable: All You Need in One Country
Thursday, 22 September 2016
[English – Tiếng Việt] Ecuador offers visa exemption for most countries, including Vietnam, up to 90 days. Ecuadorean official currency is US dollar, like Panama. My visit was in late October – early November 2014. The country isn’t big but has such diverse biogeography, divided into four main regions: La Costa (the coast), La Sierra (the highlands), La
- Published in Ecuador, Nam Mỹ, English, Journeys, South America, Travel Guides, Tiếng Việt
The World from a Different Perspective
Thursday, 08 September 2016
[Luôn có tiếng Việt] I’m not a fan of height. My heart speeds up and dizziness kicks in when I have to look down from an elevation. So the first time I heard about skydiving, I thought, who would be crazy enough to pay money to put her life at risk? What if the parachute
- Published in Thoughts, English, Tiếng Việt