How to Cross the Border Between Vietnam and Cambodia by Land
I decided to cross over to Cambodia in a bus from Ho Chi Minh City. This option was much cheaper ($18 dollaaaa) and more convenient than the airport because I didn’t have to worry about transport to and from center city or checking my bag. However, it did mean I had to go through “immigration” over land which I had…
How to Get to the Cu Chi Tunnels on the Local Bus (Less Touristic Section!)
Instead of going on one of the many, many tours offered by the hostels to the Cu Chi Tunnels, my friend Maddy and I decided to brave the local bus and do the journey alone. This was for primarily three reasons: 1. Tours suck! Ok, they are super convenient and stress-free, but I always, always feel rushed on a tour.…
Vietnam: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
I was in Vietnam traveling around for a whole month. The food there was the best and cheapest I have ever had in my life. It would be pretty overwhelming to mention everything but here are some standouts! Pho: This is the classic “Vietnam” dish. Yes, it is delicious. But in my opinion it is the least delicious thing on…
Thyra Travels: Retribution in Southern Vietnam 2018
Experiencing some emotional burnout after the middle of my Vietnam trip, I was excited to be moving on to the last few days of my time in the country. Maddy and I had decided to take a flight instead of the night bus to surpass a few hundred kilometers of the country. We arrived in Nha Trang, a coastal town,…