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Asia | Vietnam

Visiting the Crazy House in Da Lat

BySarah January 9, 2024January 21, 2024

When looking up things to do in Da Lat, visiting the Crazy House was something that kept appearing on all the lists. They mentioned it being a weirdly designed house, but nothing could prepare me for quite how “crazy” this house was. The official name of the Crazy House is Hằng Nga guesthouse, as it’s…

Asia | China

Visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing

BySarah December 4, 2023November 27, 2023

Visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing is top of almost all the lists of tourist destinations. It’s an absolutely stunning complex full of history and incredible architecture, located in the heart of the city. The entrance gate at Tiananmen Square, with the portrait of Mao, is an iconic image associated with China. Despite living in…