Davin Indah Love story

Our  final stop  before heading back to Singapore was  Ho Chi Minh City , and this leg of the trip was mainly for  business —we were on the hunt for a supplier for our  winter jacket line . To be honest, Ho Chi Minh felt very similar to Jakarta— busy, crowded, and full of energy . Thankfully, thanks to my amazing hubby, we stayed in comfort at  Pullman Saigon Centre , where we even got  an upgrade and a sweet birthday surprise  from the hotel’s hospitality team. It made the experience extra special. In between meetings and supplier visits, we managed to explore some of the city’s landmarks like the  Pink Church (Tan Dinh Church) , the quirky and creative  Café Apartment ,  Ben Thanh Market , and the vibrant  Bui Vien Street , which really comes alive at night with partygoers and street performers. Most of our time, though, was spent at the  Russian Market , where we focused on sourcing potential winter jacket inventory. It...

Another must-visit destination during our time in Hanoi was  Ninh Binh —often referred to as  “Halong Bay on land”  for its stunning landscape of limestone karsts rising from lush rice paddies and winding rivers. Just a  2-hour drive from Hanoi , we arrived in Ninh Binh before noon and began our adventure with a  cycling trip  to the ancient capital. We visited the  Temple of the Dinh Dynasty , where we caught a glimpse of Vietnam’s rich historical roots. Afterward, we enjoyed a  buffet lunch  at a local restaurant—simple but satisfying, giving us the energy for the next leg of our journey. We then spent  two peaceful hours kayaking  (or rather, being paddled!) along the  Trang An River , surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and serene waters. The boats were paddled by local farmers, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking—like floating through a living painting. Our final activity was a  climb up to Mua Cave , know...

We also had the chance to visit  Halong Bay , a stunning natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was about a 3-hour drive from Hanoi. Our day started early—we were picked up around 8 AM and made a short stop at a  pearl farm  along the way. There, we learned how pearls are cultivated from oysters, which was surprisingly fascinating. From the pearl farm, we headed to the harbor and boarded our  Halong Bay cruise . The boat was mid-sized—neither too big nor too small—and very comfortable. They served a delicious Vietnamese-style  seafood buffet  that was both healthy and refreshing. Our first stop was  Titop Island , where we got to burn off our lunch with a short hike up to the top for a panoramic, bird's-eye view of Halong Bay. We were blessed with sunny weather, so the visibility was crystal clear, and we could fully appreciate the dramatic landscape of limestone karsts and emerald waters. Next, we went  kayaking  for about an hour...