2019-04-16 20:36
Looking for a detox retreat in Thailand? We have become kind of experts in the field and will tell you about Absolute Koh Samui. We live in an ultra-fast paced world where so many of us stop… Read More
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Our goal is to inspire the people of the world to enjoy their life to the fullest without any fears of the unknown. It’s through our passion for Travel, Adventure and Sports that we hope to inspire you on how to keep your full time job while still having a healthy lifestyle, do crazy adventurous things, enjoy great food, feel fit and, most importantly, still being able to do amazing travel experience all around the world.
2019-04-16 08:23
You read it right, we have 10 tickets to give, so 10 of you can get the chance to go paaarrrrrty and have some fun at the Aquaventure After Dark at the Atlantis The Palm Dubai. Com… Read More
2019-04-10 05:47
Upon walking into Anantara Mai Khao Villas in Phuket, you are greeted with ponds of luscious green lily pads, filled with hundreds of fish swimming, walkways over the water and smiling staff… Read More
2019-04-06 22:43
Are you planning a trip to Vietnam? You must plan a few days in the South in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only super interesting to stay there and experience the hustle and bustle, but it is… Read More
2019-04-06 22:43
Are you planning a trip to Vietnam? You must plan a few days in the South in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only super interesting to stay there and experience the hustle and bustle, but it is… Read More
2019-04-06 14:27
If you are a foodie in Ho Chi Minh City, here is a complete quick guide of places you must make some time for a feed. It is also a non-Vietnamese list of restaurants because let’s… Read More
2019-04-05 01:50
As we were getting ready to go to Africa. we knew that anyone 9 months or older who travels to areas where yellow fever vaccine is recommended should be vaccinated against yellow fever… Read More
2019-04-02 14:43
As you know we travel the world looking for action, adventure and anything to do with moving around as much as possible. Being on the road as a full-time traveller, staying fit and eating we… Read More
2019-04-01 06:46
If you are the kind that likes to see a city from the top, our favourite place is at the Social Club Rooftop Bar at Hotel Des Arts Saigon, an M Gallery Hotel. It has a beautiful infinity poo… Read More
2019-04-01 03:00
You have decided to come to Vietnam! Well, you are in for a treat. This is one truly amazing place and you will love every minute of it. Its chaos, culture and cuisine all merging together i… Read More
2019-03-30 08:44
Some passport holders, like the French, are lucky enough to enter Vietnam without applying for a visa. As Canadian and Australian passport holders, we are obligated to apply for a visa. The… Read More
2019-03-20 13:01
We are always looking for ways to maximize our time and money at each and every city we travel to. So when we accepted to visit Singapore for 3-days using the Klook App, we knew that value… Read More
2019-03-17 22:00
Bangkok is a place we will always go back to. Although, you might only be able to spend a few days there as part of your Thailand holiday. I feel like we can write dozens of these articles a… Read More
2019-03-04 14:23
Disney World? It must be for kids and families, right? Well, we had it all wrong. We were invited to join and discover the Disney experience in the USA at their headquarters in Orlando and i… Read More
2019-02-26 17:19
As fitness enthusiasts and active travellers, we’re always looking for new and interesting activities to try out when we are in a foreign country. Just on reputation alone, we kne… Read More
2019-02-15 20:53
Phuket is world renowned as an island full of incredible food, hospitable people, a wide array of beaches and fitness/cleanse retreats. While in Phuket, one of Thailand’s most visited… Read More
2019-02-13 03:00
Bangkok is a large city and there are many choices for places to stay from AirBnb’s to luxurious hotels. For our last visit to Bangkok, we bring you to a place Thuymi actually already… Read More
2019-02-01 03:00
Chinese new year is HUGE in Asia. Whether you are in Viet Nam, China, Thailand, or else, there will be a lot of celebrations and one of the busiest times to travel in Asia. As we write this… Read More
2019-01-31 03:00
Never in our wildest dreams did we think we would be able to go camping in Antarctica. This is absolute bucket-list stuff. This is the type of thing that only happens once in your life and w… Read More
2019-01-28 06:00
We spent some time at this great cleansing retreat in Thailand called Phuket Cleanse. Before we get into it, you should know Mitch & I are travelling buffs. We love to travel and one of… Read More
2019-01-27 03:45
Spending a week at Phuket Cleanse has been fantastic. It was our first time spending such a long time in a retreat, we didn’t know what to expect. One thing we knew is that Phuket Clea… Read More
2019-01-18 18:19
One of the main reasons why people come to Orlando is to pay a visit to the incredible world of Disney. With several theme parks and resorts, there are plenty of options for you and the fami… Read More
2019-01-14 03:00
It has been exactly a little over a month that I’ve been using the latest iPhone XR after making the switch from an iPhone 8 Plus. I was madly in love with the iPhone 8 Plus and it was… Read More
2019-01-10 02:19
Amazing news few days ago from Uzbekistan as they updated their visa-free visa policies for 45 countries including Australia, Canada, UK, etc. Last year Uzbekistan introd… Read More
2019-01-06 09:05
Uzbekistan is such a wonderful country. It is absolutely safe to travel in Uzbekistan and we have the proof by travelling through the whole country by car all by ourselves. If you plan to tr… Read More
2019-01-06 03:00
If you are moving to Ho Chi Minh City it is important to understand the neighbourhoods. Even if you are only visiting as a traveller, this guide will help you know what it is about in a nuts… Read More
2019-01-02 19:59
This article is not an itinerary for you. It’s not the ideal itinerary either to spend 5 days in New York City but it is our blog about how we spent our 5 days in the Big Apple. As muc… Read More
2018-12-31 21:21
La Paz is one of the most underrated cities in South America. All of my research indicated to me that it was otherwise. “It’s unsafe”, “Nothing to do” were many… Read More
2018-12-28 10:02
It is now the best time to visit Uzbekistan with their new visa policies for tourists announced in 2018. This has been an effort from the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s government to c… Read More
2018-12-28 05:00
You’ve just booked your holiday to Dubai or thinking about it. You find yourself being very unsure about what to wear in Dubai and what to pack for the trip. No worries, we got you cov… Read More
2018-12-24 09:51
Winters are amazing times in the UAE and many other places in the Middle East. With summers being very hot and almost impossible to do many outdoor activities, winter is the moment of the ye… Read More
2018-12-22 09:01
The Color Me Run is an independent version of Color Me Rad & The Color Run all around the world. The Color Me Run in Ho Chi Minh City is held every spring and in 2019 will be in May
When… Read More
2018-12-21 20:47
Year after year, we always have given ourselves the personal goal to live the year to the fullest. Travelling the world has always been what fulfilled our lives the most and 2018 was surely… Read More
2018-12-20 11:10
As digital nomads, it is important for us to know great coffee shops and spaces where we can do some work. Dubai is a city in the Middle East full of opportunities and a great place for star… Read More
2018-12-20 08:52
When in Ho Chi Minh City and not feeling like local food, we can recommend you this amazing spot we discovered 5 years ago in District 1 called The Vintage Emporium. For expats around Thao D… Read More
2018-12-19 01:05
Montenegro always has been a country we love and have come back to many times. We consider it a beautiful outdoorsy destination with a lot of history and with many options in terms of experi… Read More
2018-12-17 20:20
If you are looking for spa treatments in Dubai, well … you know the real situation, SO MANY OPTIONS!
Every hotel has one and many of them provide quality massage and relaxation facili… Read More
2018-12-15 13:19
Taking on the life of a full time traveller seems glamorous. Never ending holidays, margaritas, beaches and visiting world wonders become just the normal day occurrences. But believe me when… Read More
2018-12-15 07:47
Living in Dubai is truly a luxury. Whatever we need can just be delivered to our doorstep. As silly as this might sound, you guys are a bunch to send us messages asking what would be the per… Read More
2018-12-14 11:10
The Maldives is high on many vacationers. The real question is where to stay in the Maldives? There are so many options and each and every one of them have different positives and negatives… Read More
2018-12-13 05:43
Ever dreamed of swimming with the sharks or simply being under water with the sea life? Well in Dubai, at the Atlantis The Palm Dubai, you can not only dive in the majestic tank, you can als… Read More
2018-12-08 17:44
As someone that has just been learning about cameras the last few years, they have slowly become a part of my everyday life. I have been able to progress past the old point and shoot and now… Read More
2018-12-08 17:44
As someone that has just been learning about cameras the last few years, they have slowly become a part of my everyday life. I have been able to progress past the old point and shoot and now… Read More
2018-12-01 14:50
Over the summer of 2018, Thuymi, Nick and myself left for the adventure of driving from the UK to China. The idea of the Mongol Rally has been high in our minds, but since we wanted to enjoy… Read More
2018-11-28 03:00
In other words, this is everything you need to know on how to plan your first trip to China! Going to China isn’t just like a casual trip to Mexico from the US, Spain from the UK or to… Read More
2018-11-25 09:18
Yup, Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the water like you’re getting thrown into the deep sea with no return ! This Human Slingshot is the latest work of XD… Read More
2018-11-24 14:41
You have landed on the latest update online of a Dubai Expat Guide (2018). This guide will have everything you need to know about Dubai, followed by resource pages to link you to the next st… Read More
2018-11-22 13:51
The Alila hotel brand is among the leaders in the way they find their unique locations for properties. We visited the young Alila Anji, only 4 hours drive away from Shanghai. After a f… Read More
2018-11-22 04:00
One of the great activities we managed to do while in Antarctica was kayaking through the icebergs. The Hurtigruten crew had organized trips throughout the trip, but due to the high demand… Read More
2018-11-20 12:09
As you know, packing for Antarctica isn’t like any other trip. If you forget something, there will only be shops in Ushuaia for last minute purchases. Depending on what boat you are on… Read More
2018-11-18 13:35
No need to have 5 blogs and websites open anymore, here is the complete photography guide for Antarctica!
Visiting Antarctica is for those who are interested in our planet Earth. You will se… Read More
2018-11-11 09:08
Sometimes, we decide to go for a ride in the mountains of the UAE. Since we started to go camp in the desert with the crew, we always look forward to see some more mountains a… Read More
2018-11-06 03:00
What is it like to live in Dubai? To know, you should consult these guides in order to get a big sense of it!
The complete guide for expats in Dubai
This guide will have everything you need… Read More
2018-11-02 08:05
Despite being hidden away from the world until the mid nineties, Shanghai is quickly becoming a financial and technological hub of the globe. It is also making a huge push with tourism, by i… Read More
2018-10-27 16:39
In just a weeks time, AdventureFaktory will be heading to the final continent we are yet to visit, the unknowns of Antarctica. With our friends EduOutings, we will be on a 13 day expedition… Read More
2018-10-19 09:11
Istanbul is a city we have been to several times but still continue to find wonderful places to stay. If you are looking for an Istanbul hotel that has the highest levels of luxury and plent… Read More
2018-10-16 15:58
Hong Kong is a photographers paradise. Colourful buildings, tons of coffee shops, a lot of new/olds contrasts, plenty of local moments to capture, food culture, graffitis and high rises for… Read More
2018-10-09 14:58
To be very honest with you, before moving to Dubai we probably never have said the word “Azerbaijan”. The idea of travelling there and to its capital Baku wasn’t something… Read More
2018-10-06 10:58
Firstly, congratulations if you have decided to travel to the land of the white continent and witness the glorious beauty of what we call Antarctica. A journey to Antarctica is the best gift… Read More
2018-10-02 13:37
For anyone living in the Middle East and Dubai (or simply flying often), it’s essential to accumulate Emirates Skywards miles! With the loyalty program getting better every year, it ha… Read More
2018-10-01 15:20
Discovering street food on your own without guidance can be a challenge. You don’t know which are the good ones that won’t make you sick. One thing that everyone who visits Vietn… Read More
2018-09-15 03:36
Baku was a very odd stop for us. We always wanted to take our time and visit all of the Old Town and the modern architecture, except, in our case, we were on the edge to catch a ferry from A… Read More
2018-09-06 03:00
As much as road trips are fun, border crossing is sure something less enjoyable. You either have too much wait or crazy amount of not important paperwork to do. During our road trip from UK… Read More
2018-09-04 11:19
Here are clear instructions for getting a SIM card in Vietnam and how to do it properly and set it up properly. Good for expats & travellers! So many blogs, so many random articles… Read More
2018-09-01 03:00
We ran into the Alserkal Avenue by pure chance, after getting to the Pump Fitness gym in the industrial zone of Al Quoz, in Dubai. As I am still new in town, I zoomed on Google Map… Read More
2018-08-25 11:11
The new Nest by AIA designed by the great team of The Lab Saigon (FB) is a breath of fresh air in Ho Chi Minh City. A new working place, well situated and stunningly designed. This spac… Read More
2018-08-24 07:06
By “The guy who should listen to his own advice more often”
As we have all experienced, being on vacation throws out your daily routine. Here are a few ideas to help you maintain… Read More
2018-08-23 11:04
Arguably, there are few better cities in the world than Melbourne during the summer time. Long, warm days and a cafe culture that parallels major European hubs. It also combines our passion… Read More
2018-08-22 13:06
Staying in Southbank in Melbourne is very central. It is a place that both tourists and locals alike come don to enjoy many things the boardwalk has to offer. There is also many quality plac… Read More
2018-08-10 03:18
Located in the premium location of downtown Kuwait lies the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya and it truly needs to be seen to be believed! With sky high arches and ceilings, there a… Read More
2018-08-07 03:00
Most travellers find themselves in this dilemma: Phu Quoc or Con Dao?
For many reasons over than a nicer beach, greater views and all – is definitely the Six Senses Con Dao. By fa… Read More
2018-08-06 03:00
Gone again? How? We make travelling a priority for our healthy lives.
We are savvy travellers while keeping our jobs. It is possible to be a globe trotter without quitting everything and not… Read More
2018-08-04 16:36
Now we’re about to kick back and enjoy our summer hols or upcoming Eid, whether it’s a backpacking adventure or a 5-star luxury resort, your hair needs to be looking (and feeling… Read More
2018-08-04 03:00
Last long weekend we managed to sneak away to Istanbul to check it out for the very first time. We got a really good deal with Qatar Airways, who do quite a cheap flight (if you don’t… Read More
2018-08-03 03:00
There are many things that qualify as “tough”. Jumping out of a plane, running at people trying to tackle you, university exams, but I think one excellent way to measure mental a… Read More
2018-08-02 03:00
One of the first things we wanted to do when we got to Dubai is to see what it looks like from the air. Many options are available such as Hot Air Balloon, Sky Dive Dubai, Seawings flight, e… Read More
2018-07-29 03:00
While planning how many days you should take to drive along the Californian Coast, you might be asking yourself which cities you should stop by and how long. This planning is affected by a l… Read More
2018-07-28 03:00
As logic suggests, the higher in altitude you go, the less oxygen there is in the air. So we were a little worried when we booked La Paz, Bolivia about getting altitude sickness. However we… Read More
2018-07-27 21:17
You must be wondering why we think the Ritz-Carlton would be your home in Dubai? Situated right at the end of the strip of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), the Ritz-Carlton is quite an iconi… Read More
2018-07-27 03:00
Brunch? Vietnamese? Yes please! Good winning combination for Mitch & I that is in love with Vietnamese food and just can never get enough of it!
So we went with a couple of friends at&nb&hell…Read More
2018-07-26 03:00
For our first Zanzibar experience, we made sure to choose a hotel that is part of the GHA (Global Hotel Alliance) so we can use our DISCOVERY Loyalty membership. If you are luxury resort sav… Read More
2018-07-25 03:00
As a Canadian, Thuymi frequently grew up on family road-trips to the USA. It is one of the most versatile countries in the world, with the nation encompassing a wide selection of differ… Read More
2018-07-24 03:00
After a long and stressful week leading up to Christmas, we needed a cafe where we can relax, unwind and get some things done. We drove along Beach Rd until Comptoir 102, a cozy little… Read More
2018-07-20 03:00
As savvy travellers, we love regular comfort and lavish stays. This love for suites in hotels has started quite young for Thuymi as she grew up for the first 15 years of her life litera… Read More
2018-07-11 13:42
It’s not just any hotel. It’s a hotel that the interior will make you think you are actually staying in an extension hall of a museum. Nice details everywhere from the exterior a… Read More
2018-07-10 03:00
Brooklyn is a hip place to be. Walking around Williamsburg, enjoying great coffee and eating delicious breakfasts. So many things to do. Enjoy my recent pictures of our day in Brooklyn… Read More
2018-07-08 03:00
Follow our journey driving from San Francisco down to San Diego through our Instagram pictures @thuymi @mitchhyde7
San Francisco
After seing it on @caseyneistat #vlog, I finally try it at… Read More
2018-07-07 03:00
Boston is only a 4 hour drive from Montreal, perfect for a road trip if you are based there. If you are not, Boston is still an American city you should go once in your life! We went for the… Read More
2018-07-06 03:00
It happened. I remember 6-7 years ago, even at the time we were on AsianAvenue.com, some of my Vietnamese friends going back to motherland would come back posting a set of “Vietnamese… Read More
2018-07-06 03:00
The Middle East region boats of beautiful properties to satisfy a wide range of travellers looking for refuge in unique properties with adjacent experiences and service. As a mission to try… Read More
2018-07-05 03:00
San Francisco is such a lively city, we could totally live there! We would define it as an eclectic city, home of stylish people, hipsters, liberals, hippies, techies, immigrants, homel… Read More
2018-07-03 03:00
Growing up, I was constantly told what I could not and should not do. Don’t touch that, don’t leave that there, you can’t eat that. However, someone forgot to mention to me… Read More
2018-07-03 03:00
Bali has so many hotels, it is easy to get lost in the search for quality/price. Hotel Indigo Seminyak Beach in Bali is quite a new resort and is a great mix of location and luxury at a grea… Read More
2018-07-01 03:00
Our honest answer is NO! At the end of the day, it’s your body, “You do You”. From a health perspective and from our lifestyle, we pledge to still workout daily whilst on v… Read More
2018-06-29 03:00
Salt are the pioneers of Food Trucks in Dubai, created by 2 Emirati women. The place is very popular, especially to the Royal Family, which my colleague did spot one entering the place as we… Read More
2018-06-28 03:00
The Mena House is a historic palatial hotel, based in the shadow of the great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. The place was originally built as a royal lodge for one of… Read More
2018-06-26 03:00
We are firm believers that travelling is the best way to learn about life, mature and develop your sense of curiosity. For us, travel is certainly the life-long university degree we should a… Read More
2018-06-25 03:00
The Giza pyramids are a must wen you visit Egypt. Expect crowds and evident tourist scams! Not to worry, we have been and here are are pro tips to enjoy your visit of the pyramids to the max… Read More
2018-06-24 03:00
Santorini is known for it’s sunsets, but not their beaches. I had to go investigate myself and ended up visiting many beautiful other spots that the island has to offer.
The Red Beach… Read More
2018-06-23 03:00
When you hear Dubai you are usually expecting grand things. You’ve got it right, the XDubai team, after have created in the past a zip-line going across the Dubai dancing fountain show… Read More
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