In the quiet outskirts of Siem Reap, far from the bustle of ancient temples and tourist trails, a team of unexpected heroes is hard at work—sniffing out deadly remnants of Cambodia’s war-torn past. At the APOPO HeroRAT Center, African giant…
Riding the Bamboo Train in Battambang: Cambodia’s Quirkiest Rail Adventure Battambang, a city often overshadowed by the tourist hotspots of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, is full of quiet charm, rich history, and one of the most unique experiences you’ll…
When Shadows Fall, Millions of Wings Take Flight: Cycling to the Bat Cave Spectacle Battambang may be one of Cambodia’s quieter cities, but it offers a surreal blend of history, nature, and raw beauty. I experienced this firsthand during a…
A Canvas of Culture: Battambang’s Murals and the S’Art Urban Art Festival Battambang, Cambodia’s charming riverside city, has long been known for its French colonial architecture and rich artistic heritage. In recent years, however, it has become synonymous with something…
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, is a city where centuries-old temples stand beside French colonial buildings and buzzing markets. History lives around every corner—but how you choose to explore it can completely shape your experience. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a…
One evening in May 2024, while I was in Tom’s travel office buying a bus ticket to Tam Coc, he casually suggested, “Why not visit the Phong Nha caves too?” That spontaneous nudge led me to one of Vietnam’s most…
Nestled high in the mountains near the Chinese border, Sapa—often called “the city in the fog”—enchants visitors with its cool climate, misty valleys, and rich cultural diversity. Famous for its terraced rice fields, ethnic minority villages, and scenic trekking routes,…
If you’re looking for a stress-free, unforgettable journey through Vietnam, here’s why you should connect with Tom Nguyen from The Tenth of July Travel in Hanoi. I first met Tom in 2022, when he was managing a hotel I stayed…
In 1686, Father Jose Vaz arrived in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) as a missionary during the Dutch occupation, a period when Calvinism became the enforced official religion after the island’s takeover from the Portuguese. To evade persecution, he disguised himself…
On my first day in Colombo, my attention was captivated by two distinct postboxes that aroused my curiosity. One stood adorned in a verdant hue, displaying the emblem of Sri Lanka Post, while its scarlet counterpart showcased the letters “GR”…