Located on the banks of the Saigon River in Southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City was once known as Saigon. It was renamed in 1976 to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to honour the beloved Vietnamese revolutionary leader, Ho Chi Minh. You will need at least three days to experience this city, pulsating with life and energy, with all its historical landmarks, delicious street food, Cu Chi Tunnels, the riveting War Remnants Museum, and a day trip to the famous Mekong Delta.

Cu Chi Tunnels are an engineering marvel that was created by using the most basic engineering technique, digging. This intricate maze of tunnels and passageways is unbelievable...it's spread over 250 kilometres! Through these simple yet effective hideouts, the Vietnamese soldiers could escape the heavy artillery and bombings of the enemy forces.

The Mekong River ranks among the longest rivers globally. It winds its way through several countries before it reaches Vietnam to flow into the South China Sea. As the river approaches the sea, it divides into various branches, creating an amazing landscape of canals and islands along the way, called the Mekong Delta. The delta b

Let me share my first impressions about Cambodia and my top 10 takeaways from this beautiful country. This post will give you valuable insights and insider tips into what to expect while visiting Cambodia.

Siem Reap, Cambodia, also known as the Gateway to the Angkor Temples, is home to the world-famous Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This charming city is a tourist's paradise and offers a complete vacation package with a vibrant nightlife and natural beauty. My blog will give you a detailed overview of the top 10 must-see attractions of Siem Reap.

This blog will give you a detailed account of our day trip to Angkor Wat Temple, a priceless architectural gem of Cambodia, built in the 12th century. You will get important dos and don'ts in this must-see attraction on your Siem Reap itinerary.

This blog will tell you some very interesting facts about Angkor Thom, once the royal city of the Khmer regime, is home to the stunning Bayon Temple, the temple with the giant human faces.

This blog will give you some quick, handy tips about spending your time at Bayon Temple, the temple with the smiling giant faces in Angkor Thom at the Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The hauntingly beautiful ruins of Ta Prohm Temple have many a tale entwined in the thick roots and branches of its ancient trees that seem adamant on swallowing the old stone structures of the temple. But the resilient structures that have withstood this onslaught by nature with panache are what make this temple stand out among its many counterparts.

There's a reason why Banteay Srei is called the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art; the intricacy of its stone carvings will astound you. The entire temple is made of intricately carved stones with a pink hue, rendering the temple a delicate pinkish colour that makes it look heavenly in the evening light.

This mesmerising Apsara Dance is Cambodian dance storytelling in its most aesthetic form, and witnessing it at the Royal Theatre Restaurant in Siem Reap was one of the highlights of our trip to Cambodia.

Located about 60 km from Siem Reap is Kulen National Park, a protected area spread over 37,000 hectares in Cambodia, popular for its natural beauty and cultural significance.

The Cambodian circus, Phare, celebrates Cambodian culture and the warmth and resilience of its people. It's heady mix of humour, acrobatics, storytelling, comedy and live music makes it very endearing to watch.

Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, offers an eclectic mix of Khmer culture, French colonial architecture and a deep dive into the gruesome past of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime. Don't miss the stunning Royal Palace of Cambodia and the infamous Killing fields under the Khmer Rouge regime.

The Royal Palace of Cambodia in Phnom Penh should be top of your must-see attractions, you will not only get to see a gloriously ornate edifice but will also get a glimpse into the Cambodian culture and Khmer architecture. Located on the confluence of the Rivers Tonle Sap and Mekong, the palace, with its tall golden spires, gilded roof tops that shimmer in the bright Cambodian sun, and delightfully ornate interiors, creates a mesmerising visual treat.

A visit to the Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre, famously known as the Killing Fields, followed by a tour to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, is an unsettling experience. The fact that one man, a political despot, Pol Pot, could steer a civil revolution to the point where almost three million innocent Cambodians were killed mercilessly by their own people within a span of four years, from 1975 to 1979, is truly baffling.

Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world. The trek is a steep incline of 3.5 km uphill but the journey is worth all the effort.

The western Canadian province of Alberta is a paradise waiting to be explored. The surreal beauty of this vast arid land has to be seen to be believed. This blog will provide you with 10 handy tips for travelling within Alberta, a Canadian province home to Banff and Jasper National Parks.

This blog will provide you with valuable tips on how to spend 2 days in the beautiful town of Banff, Alberta, Canada, and explore the Banff National Park.

The splendid Lake Louise has to be seen to be believed. This blog will give you all the tips you need to visit this turquoise-colored wonder!