The Basics Hanoi Upon arrival in Hanoi, we took bus 86 towards the historic center for $35,000 each. We exited the terminal, passed the taxi signs and followed signs to Minibus. A man in an orange shirt helped us choose a minibus based on our destination. Getting around for us was easy. We mostly stuck … Continue reading Hanoi & Cat Ba Island
The Basics Getting into town from the airport in Kota Kinabalu was simple. Taxis have a flat rate of RM30, and many others use the app Grab to call a car. Within 20 minutes, we were at our hotel! We stayed at Hotel Gaia 95, not far from the coast and nightly markets. Upon arrival … Continue reading Malaysian Borneo: KK & Sandakan
The Basics Getting to the dock was simple! From Copacabana, we hired Easy transfer. They charge $30 each way per person for 2.5 hour bus and 45 minute ferry to the island. They will pick you up at your hotel in a one-hour time frame. Reserve on their website in advance and choose one of … Continue reading Ilha Grande from Rio
The Basics We arrived at the international airport, which is about 40 minutes to Copacabana. Since we landed in the night, we ordered a Radio taxi for R$90-130, which is known to be safer (and more expensive!). We started our trip with a hotel stay in Copacabana, which we enjoyed for its location. Later in the … Continue reading Copacabana: Rio de Janeiro
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