Travels with Alicia

Greece - Start Planning Your Trip

Greece is on most people's bucket lists. It's a beautiful country with islands, mountains, and an amazing coastline. Join me in this episode as I share my best trip-planning tips for Greece.

Ninh Binh- Green Rice Fields and Cool Vibes

Tam Coc is an awesome place to stay. It's close to restaurants, boat tours, massages, and many hotels at all price ranges. Tam Coc is walkable and has lots of ways to get to all the attractions.

Hoi An - You Can’t Miss This Town When In Vietnam

Yellow buildings and lanterns are everywhere. Explore the streets and try the local specialties. The beach is only a couple of kilometers away. Enjoy bike rides through the rice fields too!

Da Nang, Vietnam - My Favorite Place In Vietnam

I'm already planning to return to this amazing low-cost beach town. There's a reason people choose to stay for months vs days: Endless accommodations, food, and lots of things to do. The fresh seafood is fantastic and I loved the grilled lobsters and crabs. There's a beautiful pedestrian walkway in front of the beach that I used every morning. It's close and easy to visit the mountains and even the beautiful town of Hoi An.

Sapa - the Switzerland of Vietnam

Here you will find the highest mountain in Vietnam. If you are brave, take the gondola to the top. There are numerous opportunities for short to long hikes. The rice fields are magnificent and the villages welcome hikers.

Hanoi - My least favorite city in Vietnam

It is a bustling capital city with two interesting areas - the Old Quarter and the French Quarter. It doesn't compare to other fantastic Asian cities, in my opinion. You can find many high-quality hotels at reasonable prices and It's an affordable city to fly into from the US. Many people use it as the hopping-off point for other Vietnamese destinations. But, I think my expectations were too high... find out why in this episode!

Vietnam - #1 Budget Travel Destination

Vietnam is not only a budget destination but also an excellent value for a vacation. There has been so much development in the past 5-6 years. We found "Top 5" hotels ranging from $55-120 per night with full buffet breakfasts. There are mountains, lakes, and beaches to explore. Don't forget to try all the amazing food and visit the beautiful temples.

My Top 10 Travel Destinations !

This list is not your standard list of travel destinations. You will discover some unique places to put on your travel bucket list. I have visited all these destinations (some many times) and will provide some valuable insight.