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Golden Bridge in Da Nang Ba Na Hills Vietnam

November 10, 2025 Alexandra Da Nang Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel Blogmountain resorts, Natural Reserves, The Great Outdoors, Things to Do

Golden Bridge Vietnam: How to Visit Da Nang’s Most Iconic Spot

I had seen countless photos of the Golden Bridge in Vietnam, but nothing compares to seeing this architectural wonder in person.

Hidden in the misty Ba Na Hills resort, on the top of a mountain not far from Da Nang, this breath-taking bridge looks like it’s lifted toward the sky by two giant stone hands. Since its opening in 2018, the bridge has become a viral sensation all over the internet. And once you’re standing right there, right on it, surrounded by all these fluffy clouds and endless green mountains, it’s quite easy to see why.

Here’s everything you need to know before visiting the Golden Bridge in Da Nang, from how to reach it to the best time to go.

November 9, 2025 Alexandra Mexico

What to do in Xochimilco Mexico City: Day Trip Guide to Xochimilco Floating Gardens & Magical Trajineras

Xochimilco Mexico City: The guide to visiting Xochimilco and its floating gardens; how to get there, how to rent one of the magical trajineras (as the the famous Xochimilco boats are called) what to do on the canals and in the city, from partying and souvenir shopping to getting deep into the wild.

October 31, 2025 Alexandra New Zealand Travel Blog, Oceania Travel Blog, Rotorua Travel Blogaction-packed vacation, multi-day trips, Natural Reserves, The Great Outdoors, volcano tours, Weekend Getaways

Three Days in Rotorua: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary

Uncover geothermal wonders, immerse in Maori culture, & experience great outdoors thrills in this 3-day Rotorua itinerary. Hot springs, hikes, cultural shows & more.

Cultural Center in Bukchon Hanok Village

October 31, 2025 Alexandra East Asia, Seoul, South Koreaancient architecture, Cultural Attractions, heritage villages, Things to Do

Bukchon Hanok Village Guide & Map: A Living Story of the Joseon Dynasty (Updated 2025)

A long list of out-of-this-world things to do in Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul, South Korea. Ready?

The ancient South Korean Bukchon Hanok Village is a rare time-machine neighbourhood. An attraction worth of topping any list of places to visit in Seoul. The village takes you back more than 600 years ago, to the ancient Joseon Dynasty era, while confining pieces of what used to be the lifestyle of the upper class of those times.

In all my travels, I have hardly ever seen such a surprising urban artefact.

Bukchon means Northern Village and it was called so due to its strategic position on the Joseon Map, north of Cheonggyecheong Stream and Jongno.

Traditionally, this was the residential quarter of high-ranking government officials and nobility. Even though some of the old hanoks have been modernized being transformed into the so called fusion hanoks, there are still plenty of well-conserved examples of art and architecture reminding of the ways old Koreans used to live.

October 31, 2025 Alexandra New Zealand Travel Blog, Oceania Travel Blog, Rotorua Travel BlogAsian Cuisine, City Sightseeing, One Day Itinerary, Travel Itinerary, Weekend Getaways

The Ultimate One Day in Rotorua Itinerary (Auckland to Rotorua)

KIA ORA! Just penned down a tested-and-true itinerary for one day in Rotorua right from this stunning New Zealand city. The experience is part of a weekend getaway, Rotorua day trip from Auckland, as September draws to a close.

If some weeks ago I was up in the sky, in my first more-than-24-hour flight, dreaming about reaching such a faraway destination, this is about another wonderful, well-spent day trip. It’s the ultimate itinerary for a day in Rotorua during winter season, beginning of spring, an almost perfect 24-hour plan put together with both efficiency and fun in mind.

Before we start, even though it might sound a bit odd talking about the end of September and the start of spring at the same time, remember, in New Zealand, the seasons are the opposite of what many of us are used to in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a cool little weather twist that makes this place even more interesting. It’s quite amazing!

Let’s dive into what makes a day in Rotorua so unforgettable!

Rotorua is an enchanting small town and weekend getaway set in the idyllic countryside landscape of New Zealand. More exactly, in the North Island, at about 200 km and around 2.5 hours distance from Auckland, New Zealand’s most populated city.