Are you dreaming of solo travel in Southeast Asia? Join me as I share my adventures in Vietnam, a country that has captured my heart. From navigating visa requirements to uncovering hidden gems, my journey is filled with tips and insights for fellow travelers. Did you know that many countries can enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 45 days? Or that securing your e-Visa can be a bit of a challenge? Discover how to make the most of your trip and avoid the pitfalls I encountered. Let’s dive into the essentials for an unforgettable experience in Vietnam!

This perhaps isn't the type of travel writing I set out to write, nor is it the type I wanted to, due massviely in part to the back to back typhoons that have wreaked untold devastation on my beloved Central Vietnam. But I'll start from the beginning. I flew into Bangkok on October 2, and was in Vietnam by the 5th.

I returned feeling semi-crestfallen, as I always do when I have to return home. Home just doesn't feel like home to me. I have my parents, whom I love dearly, and I love my home country of Canada fiercely, but I just don't feel like life is right for me here. On my Asian odysseys, I feel free, I meet people from all over the world, and I feel far more alive than I do here.

It's presently just after 6 AM here in Da Nang City, roosters crowing, freshly made coffee in hand. The sun is glimmering through and all is well in my world. But it's June 8. On June 8 2018, just before 3:45 AM pacific time, I was still awake, as I often am, listless, thinking of something to write in one of my many notebooks, sitting on my living room floor whilst sipping green tea (my thing my back) when my best friend sent me a text that simple read "Anthony Bourdain is dead." We exchanged messages back and forth opining on what the cause of his death could have been.

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