One of Ho Chi Minh City’s most famous sights is the Cu Chi Tunnels. First dug in the 1940s to help the local Vietnamese fight French forces, the tunnels played a pivotal role in the Viet Cong (VC) defeat of US and allied troops during the Vietnam-American War in the 1960s. When we arrived at […]
Day Trip
The Great Wall of China: Getting There is Half the Fun!
When planning our weekend in Beijing, one day obviously had to revolve around a visit to the famous Great Wall of China. Once thought to be visible from space, the wall is a feat of engineering and one of China’s premiere tourist attractions. We prepared ourselves for the crowds and set off for our adventure. […]
Visiting the Yokohama Ramen Museum
Japan has invented many cool and life-changing products over the years, from the electric rice cooker and Sony Walkman to car navigation systems and high-speed trains. And the most beloved Japanese invention of all – instant ramen noodles. At the Yokohama Ramen Museum, you can learn all about this revolutionary idea. Momofuku Ando created the […]