The HoliDaze Blog

Thien Duong "Paradise" Cave in Phong Nha, Vietnam

Photo Journey Through Thiên Đường “Paradise Cave” Vietnam

When Thiên Đường “Paradise” Cave was discovered in 2005 within Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park it took the title of longest cave in Vietnam away from the name star of the park, Phong Nha Cave. At 31km in length Paradise Cave is more than four times longer than it’s nearby sister and has much more … Read more

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Why Most Tourists Never Return To Vietnam

Many people love Vietnam. Many others, particularly long-term travelers, don’t care for it and feel that one trip was more than enough. After all no matter how much or how little you travel, there is always that one place you like the least. Some countries just rub you the wrong way, for whatever arcane reason. … Read more

Hilarious Sign: Better to pay a cook than a doctor

FriFotos: Funny Signs Around The World

Few things in life are more amusing in life then those funny signs around the world that you see while traveling. Some are confusing, others are lost in translation, and a few are just downright hilarious. Here is a collection of the most entertaining signs I have seen in the last six months. Which one … Read more

Define Necessity

What Do You Do When Home No Longer Feels Like Home?

This is a question that I have been struggling with the last few days, since being deported from Indonesia for a tweet. Where do you turn when your birth nation, the place that brings most people joy and warmth to their heart, just feels cold and alien? America is driven by materialism and consumerism, two … Read more

Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat

5 Things To Do Before You Leave Bolivia

Bolivia was my first experience of South America where I enjoyed three months of Spanish lessons, a homestay, volunteering and exploring the country. It remains one of my most memorable travel experiences to this day. It was also one of the most thought-provoking. Before you leave Bolivia be sure to soak up as much of … Read more

The HoliDaze Guide to Nusa Penida: Bali's Hidden Paradise

Nusa Penida: Bali’s Hidden Paradise (Shhhh!)

This island has long been overlooked by tourists, much to the pleasure of the locals. In fact originally I was not even going to write about it. However my blog is not near as popular as some of the others out there and I highly doubt that this post will result in a flood of … Read more