Looking for things to do in Dalat? This former French hill station nestled in the central highland region is about a six-hour ride from Saigon. A popular destination among locals and foreigners alike, Dalat experiences a median temperature of 60 to
What is the best Vietnamese food in my opinion? Here are my top ten picks. The recent media attention on Vietnamese gastronomy (see Bon Appetit’s “phở pas” and POTUS Barack Obama’s bún chả rendezvous with Anthony Bourdain) has skyrocketed its popularity
Looking for a cool place to stay? Check into VIA Hotel Ximen in Taipei, Taiwan, low-key, luxury chic situated in the popular Ximending District. Ximending 西門町, Taipei's answer to Tokyo's Harajuku district, is a maze of streetwear shops, hawker stalls pandering to
Presenting things to do in Lisbon, Portugal, co-written by my sister Mirabella Pulido. With Portugal being named Travel + Leisure’s 2016 Destination of the Year, now’s the perfect time to visit Lisbon, Portugal’s capital. In 2014, I went on my first
The City Guide Taipei gives you an in-depth look at Taiwan's riveting capital city! When it comes to mapping out Asian trip itineraries, Taipei tends to fly under the radar. But hidden underneath an industrial, mute facade is a vibrant metropolis
Going abroad should be an enjoyable experience, where you bring home life-long memories–not partial recollections of being unwell. But when traveling, you’re vulnerable to certain diseases you might not otherwise encounter. The risk of contracting diseases isn’t one to ignore and
Presenting things to do in Kansas City, Missouri according to Elizabeth of Seis Matters. Although I grew up in London, I spent summers in Kansas City, where my dad lived. It's quite a liberal town, you'd be surprised. Hayley Atwell Settled in the
Looking for a cool place to stay? Check into NYS Loft Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan, a hotel with a whole lot of industrial charm, just a short walk away from Taipei Main Station. For those who plan to visit Taipei, you'll
Nothing will reel you in quite like shrimp fishing in Taipei. These 24-hour "catch-your-own-shrimp bars" require you to put in some work before meal is served. If you want to eat, you are going to have to earn it. Welcome the
The first trip of the year was a series of unexpected surprises, defined by resplendent architecture, scrumptious street fare, and the world's friendliest people: hello Taiwan! Call it what you will: a rogue province or an independent state, Taiwan (台湾) is