Two Years Off Photos from a backpacking journey around the world
Thai New Year in Chiang Mai
We were fortunate to have been in Thailand during their biggest festival – the Songkran or New Year’s festival – where the most famous of these celebrations are held in Chiang Mai.
Slowing Down in Bangkok & Phuket
After adventuring through Cambodia, we decided to take it slow in Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand, as well as relaxing and soaking up some sun on Thailand’s most famous beaches.
Life in Siem Reap & Battambang
Aside from temple hopping, we toured through the rest of Siem Reap and soaked up local life in both Battambang and nearby Ksach Poy village.
Tomb Raiding in Angkor Wat
The highlight of any trip to Cambodia is undoubtedly an expedition through the massive and speechlessly impressive Angkor Archaeological Park, usually known as Angkor Wat.
Reliving History in Phnom Penh
Leaving the Vietnam border on a hot rickety bus, we arrived in Phnom Penh, the relatively quiet capitol of Cambodia.
The Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre
Before leaving Vietnam for good, we visited Kevin’s family and toured the town of My Tho, located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam.
Family Visits in Pleiku & Saigon
Moving on to visit Jennifer’s extended family, we headed to the town of Pleiku for a few days before flying “home” to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
The Highlands of Da Lat
A few hours from the beaches of Nha Trang and nestled high above the central Vietnamese highlands is the beautiful city of Da Lat.
Unwinding in Nha Trang
After traveling through North Vietnam for over two weeks, we spent a few days unwinding and relaxing in the beautiful seaside town of Nha Trang.
Trekking Through Sa Pa
Ten hours away from the city lights of Hanoi lies the mountainous frontier town of Sa Pa, home to many of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
A Weekend in Rural Mai Chau
Nestled within the mountains of Hoa Binh province, Mai Chau is a small rural town known for its beauty, as well as being a settlement of the ethnic Tai people.
Pilgrimage to Perfume Pagoda
Well off the tourist path, we joined the masses of Vietnamese making the cultural and religious pilgrimage to Chùa Hương to celebrate the Lunar New Year.