Destination: Hoi An Ancient Town, “the Peaceful Meeting Place”
This weekend, we take you to the ancient town of Hoi An, on the coast of the south central coast...
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Take Me to Halong Bay, Where the Dragon Descends into the Sea
Picturesque and peaceful Ha Long Bay is hands down one of our favorite places in the world to visit. Imagine...
How I Found Serenity in the Small Things in Life
“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it” – Brian Tracy (courtesy of Tiny Budhha)...
In the Mood for Giving- A Perfume River Curated Gift Guide
Welcome to the new Perfume River Curated Gift Guide. We hope our selection of Art and Travel – inspired gifts...
Quiet Meditation – The Delightful Art of Vietnamese Hand Embroidery
Embroidery, traditionally done by hand, is one of the wondrous arts of Vietnam that is visually unique and delightfully special....
Painting with Needles: Hand Embroidery Up Close
I recently found myself in a Buddhist temple in Singapore admiring a very large painting. I moved in closer to...
Discovering Thailand’s Hill Tribe Culture and the Art of Hand Weaving and Embroidery
The hill tribes of northern Thailand originally migrated from Myanmar and China, and are different groups of ethnic minorities known...
Tsunami Tragedy in Southeast Asia
The beauty of Asia coexists with unexpected tragedies caused by forces of nature. While I am thankful that close ones...
One Life to Live
As a country that opened up to tourism and the international arena in the early 90s, Vietnam displays an interesting...
Color Me Beautiful
We have all been advised by fashion gurus that revamping our homes and wardrobes with vibrant colors can lift our...