I love taking photos on my trips, it is an amazing way to capture the moment and share a good time with everyone. As the saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words”, there is always something that words cannot describe, and that’s where pictures come to the rescue, LOL.

If you have been following me on Hive, then you may know that I am really into hiking and every year on my birthday I try to make time for a hike. This year, we made it again, I mean my sister and I made it this time, it marked our third hike together since I get back to Vietnam.

The Queenstown Hill walk is one of my favorite walks in Queenstown, if you are like me and have nothing but time, go for it. However, if time’s running short, then the Tiki trail or Ben Lomond would be more suitable. I guess for a hiker, you don’t just go there for the view, something is so much more about hiking, it goes beyond that.

We didn’t really plan much for this one as it’s really close to my home, in fact, it’s the next town. It’s 300 km if you depart from Ho Chi Minh City and 90 km from Phan Thiet City. Co Thach beach is a popular destination among the locals, though it’s not a perfect spot for swimming or sunbathing compared to many other good beaches and isles in the area, this beach has its own charm and I would show you in this post, so follow me.

The first thing that caught my eye when we arrived was an over 600 hundred-year-old banyan as a local man told us. The tree is quite impressive with its extended branches and deep roots. It really adds an ancient vibe to the surrounding landscape.

When it comes to Hoi An, people may think of the lantern festival, golden-yellow houses, or “Cao Lau” (a special dish here), for me, this land plays an important role in being a witness throughout the country’s history as well as the local history, especial during the 15th and 19th centuries, and its history could reveal a great deal of what to expect in the future.

There is one thing funny about Isthmus peak, you would never see the real summit until you get really close to it. I couldn’t remember how many times I thought I was almost at the top, but turned out it was just another hill, these jagged ranges are really tricky though.

I would never forget the feeling every time sitting on the lift, taking in the fresh air, the stunning vista of mountain ranges and surrounding area, everything seemed so surreal.

In contrast to the busy waterfront in the town center, Bob’s cove is a private and quiet part of Wakatipu lake, trust me, it makes you feel like you’re at a private beach.

Imagine you are in the middle of the scree, the stones are loose and a wrong step could be deadly, the path only fits one person at a time, and it is exposed and slippery, we had to move slowly and watch our steps as the other side is the slip, and that was the last place we wanted to be.

Mueller hut route is a popular track in Mount Cook national park, this iconic hut is so popular that it is practically impossible to book a bed during the peak season.

I love everything about the market, from the vibe, the produce, people to the way they handle the waste.

I love tropical fruits, so it was exciting to wander around the place and learn about the trees. Since I live in the city, it is not every day that I could see the trees that all my favorite fruits come from.

Ben Lomond must be my favorite day’s hike in Queenstown, the track crosses the forest and different New Zealand alpine terrain, not to mention the location right at the heart of town.

The first day of the new year is a brand new start, and in many cultures, it’s important to start it off on the right foot, that’s why many Vietnamese people in the capital city choose to visit the Temple of Literature to be their first destination.

Another year, another resolution, if there is anything I learn from several resolutions I made over the years, it must be as specific as possible in order for me to keep it on track or make it easier to access my achievements at year end.

The start of the new year is a wonderful time to look into new ways and practices on a minimalistic journey. I believe that this is a journey and not a destination and as a journey, we should be able to enjoy it, fail and learn from our mistakes.

To many tourists, including me, Hanoi appears to be a transit area where everyone makes a short stop here and then travels to more worthy destinations in the northern region. However, if you are not in a rush, try to take a step back and listen to the stories this city has to offer.

Climbing on the biggest stones, we took a deep breath and tried our best to take in the fresh mountain air, we felt like we were on top of the world, well technically we were almost on top with the Double cone at 2,319 m.

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