Vietnam is increasingly popular on the Gap Year circuit. We can see why – home to 8 UNESCO sites, a beautiful coastline of beaches and bays and vibrant cities. In addition, it’s cheap and has amazing food and scenery. Here’s our list of the pros and cons of a visit. Pros: Fascinating culture and history. […]
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The former 16th century trading port of Hoi An is the tourist hotspot of Vietnam. It’s picture perfect – lined with yellow shophouses, decorated with lanterns and home to ancient bridges and temples. Although the centre is often busy, it’s easy to escape to the the surrounding countryside of mountains, rivers, beaches and rice paddies.
Hué is our favourite city in Vietnam. It’s pronounced ‘hway’, packed with imperial heritage and has some of the best food in the country. Endlessly fascinating Hué was the imperial capital of the Nguyen emperors from 1789 to 1945. Here’s our top 5 must sees: The Imperial City: This must visit, walled citadel contains ornate
Malaysia is often over looked as an adventure travel destination, with neighbours Thailand and Singapore soaking up the limelight. But arguably, Malaysia has more to offer: ancient rainforests, rare wildlife, world class beaches and diving, festivals, amazing food plus vibrant cities and world heritage sites. This culturally diverse country is split across the Malay pennisular
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Kuala Lumpur is an exotic mix of modern and ancient. A fascinating city that blends Malay, Chinese, and Indian heritage in its temples, markets and colonial architecture. Luckily, the main sights have no admission fee. Here’s our guide to KL for free: Petronas Towers: For many, the Petronas Twin Towers are the must see sight
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At last Sri Lanka is having its moment as a Gap Year and adventure travel destination. The island is packed with temples, wildlife and world class beaches, plus it serves some of the best food on the planet. Pros: There’s stacks to see and do. Inland are UNESCO sites, safari parks, and mountains. The coast
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Sri Lanka is a world class safari location with: an impressive big five of leopard, elephant, sloth bear, blue whale and sperm whale; designated Important Bird Areas and hundreds of species on display; and the largest yearly gathering of wild elephants in the world in Minneriya National Park – with herds of up to 400.
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Authors: Casey and Michaele – @kindatrippytravel and Kindatrippy.com. Colorado has some of the most diverse landscapes and epic scenery of any state in the USA. Its amazing National Parks reflect this stunning diversity. As locals, we’ve spent our life exploring every part of this state. In random order, here’s our top 5: Rocky Mountain National Park: Rocky Mountain
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People visit Miami for tropical beaches, an electric urban vibe and world class art. The good news is you can experience all of this without even spending a dollar. Here’s our guide to Miami for free: Beaches: Miami has miles of picture perfect beaches with clear, turquoise seas and soft white sand and most are
The compact city of Melaka, or Malacca, is irresistible. It’s packed with heritage, culture and an eclectic mix of delicious food. Here’s our top 5: Chinatown: Chinatown is a must visit cluster of UNESCO protected streets centered around the tourist drag of Jonkers Street. Wander and explore the Peranakan townhouses, mosques and Chinese and Hindi