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Your First Trek in Nepal: Permits, Gear, and Honest Tips
Planning your first trek in Nepal? From permits and gear to daily costs and safety tips, this 'guide' shares practical advice from my own experiences on four Himalayan trails.

Julianne Chin
Feb 1111 min read


Chợ Lớn— Saigon's Very Own Chinatown
Once a separate city, Chợ Lớn, Saigon's Chinatown, still feels like its own world, standing apart within modern Saigon with a distinct cultural identity. Follow my venture through the streets of Chợ Lớn to discover how what was once considered ‘foreign’ culture remains no longer an ‘expat’ in the area.

Julianne Chin
Feb 27 min read


A Kaleidoscope of Faith in South Vietnam | Linh Phước Temple, Da Lat
Linh Phước Temple proves that religion in Vietnam is anything but boring— inviting visitors into a world of karma, recycled art, dragons, and a surprisingly introspective trip to hell.

Julianne Chin
Jan 195 min read


A Kaleidoscope of Faith in South Vietnam | Cao Dai Temple of Da Lat
Have you ever imagined a religion that honours Buddha, Jesus Christ, and Confucius—while also recognising Victor Hugo as a saint? In South Vietnam, faith does not simply coexist; it blends, adapts, and transforms...

Julianne Chin
Jan 155 min read


Pashupatinath— Lord Pashupati's Teachings on Life, Death and Cultural Awareness
Through an intimate glimpse into sacred rituals in Pashupatinath, the oldest temple in Kathmandu, a world of reverence and tradition was unveiled, layers of deep thoughts on mindfulness started to unfold...

Julianne Chin
Jan 45 min read
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