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November 25, 2025 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Itineraries, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel BlogDay Trips, mountain resorts, Theme Parks, Travel Itinerary

Fairy-Tale Ba Na Hills Day Trip: Things to Know Before You Go (Itinerary Included)

Complete travel guide to visiting Ba Na Hills Vietnam: Just a 20-km drive from Da Nang, I found Ba Na Hills – one of those destinations that you either love or hate the moment you lay eyes on it. The French resort sitting at the top of a mountain in Central Vietnam has always sparked plenty of debate. But for me, it absolutely lived up to the hype. It actually became one of my favorite day trips from Da Nang.

If you’re thinking of going, here’s everything I wish I had known before my trip. My 2025 guide to Ba Na Hills covers tips on how to plan your visit around an itinerary, where to get your tickets, and what’s actually worth seeing.

Plus the best things to do in Ba Na Hills once the spectacular cable car ride drops you off at the top of Chua Mountain.

Free Things To Do In Oslo - Visiting Vigeland Park

November 19, 2025 Alexandra Northern Europe, Norway Travel Blog, Oslo Travel Blog, Scandinaviabudget friendly trips, Cultural Attractions, Things to Do

Spectacular & Absolutely Free Things to Do in Oslo, Norway in 2026

What are THE best free things to do in Oslo?
If you’re searching for the most incredible, no-cost attractions and a city adventure set among the famous Norwegian fjords, you should know Oslo is perfect for that!

My guide below we’ll help your discover a list of the best totally free things to do in Oslo — including iconic landmarks such as Vigeland Park, quirky local experiences, art museums, plus some seasonal activities. Everything here is based on my own trip and now updated for 2026.

Hiking on Marble Mountains Vietnam - Marble Mountains Monk Statues in the Greenery

November 12, 2025 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel BlogAncient Civilizations, Day Trips, historical sites, The Great Outdoors, Walking Tours

THE Marble Mountains Day Trip No One Should Miss

The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) are a cluster of five unusual limestone and marble green peaks that rise dramatically from the flat landscape of a 200-year-old settlement in central Vietnam. Completely surrounded by the Non Nuoc Stone craft village – known for its ancient stone workshops and marble sculpture stores -, the mountains overlook and define the coastal area along the East Vietnam Sea.

Here’s my guide to exploring the magnificent peaks and lush forests of the Marble Mountains in one day. From wandering through ancient Buddhist temples and hidden caves filled with Vietnamese art to taking extraordinary hikes in one of the most unique natural settings. A day trip to the Marble Mountains is truly a must when visiting Da Nang.

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.