The mountains of Doi Suthep are towering and powerful, and the vibrant greenery of the forests that cover said mountains add a charming sense of peace to the landscape. The cultural significance and history here is impossible not to feel as you make your way up the steps and to the entrance temple.
We took tuk tuks into the ancient town in the centre, where we explored temples, little street markets, and the like. It did not take long for us to decide that the inner city was where we wanted to be based.
In My Son, there are over 70 architectural temples and structures of the Champa civilisation. These structures were brought up from the fourth to the thirteenth century, and were built in sequelae, a durable material that ultimately has allowed for the preservation of these incredible buildings and structures, the likes of which are remarkable to see for yourself.
Hai Van Pass encapsulates lush green mountains of emerald and lime green, views of a coastline that is so blue and picturesque it seems impossible, a bright blue sky, and a road that winds through the mountains at angles so crazy it feels like you are on a roller coaster of epic proportions. The road weaves through the mountains, rewarding you with the most beautiful views over the South China Sea.
It takes roughly an hour and thirty minutes to get from Da Nang to the hills. Here's the thing - it might cost a little more than you pay for most other experiences in Da Nang to do this, but it is entirelyworth the money.
The Vietnamese given name for the now-national park is Son Tra Mountain, and the mountain has incredible hiking trails that wind around it . The little road also winds and soars above the ocean with views so beautiful of the ocean and the green cliffs that you know that you will not be able to do them justice in pictures and videos.
Ancient folklore says that thousands of years ago, a dragon rose from the ocean off Non Nuoc Beach (today known more commonly as My Khe Beach) and laid an egg. After a thousand days and a thousand nights, the egg hatched to reveal a beautiful girl. The fragments of the dragon’s egg were left on the coast, and evolved to become the five Marble Mountains.
Over the last few months, we did research on potential places to move to, the pros and cons of each of these locations, visa qualifications, must-see sights, etc. Australia will always be home, but we can have homes away from homes, too.
We had this insanely beautiful view all to ourselves. Moonlight Crag sits in my top five hikes in Queensland for a very good reason: while some hiking trails are lovely the entire way with one hidden gem that draws in the crowds, Moonlight Crag has incredible views the entire way and has no less than four magical spots that are crowd pleasers.
The drive into Milford Sound is a scenic one, with extraordinary blue lakes and emerald trees, and mountains capped with snow white crests. There is nowhere on Earth quite like Milford Sound.
