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We’re two “nomads” trying to live our version of the “good life”. We travel the world and share all our tips and adventures here to help you plan your next trip because we all should be leaving our comfort zones more often.

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Panoramic view of Cham Islands Vietnam with a small village nestled between forested hills and the sea, highlighting its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. — Visiting Cham Islands In Vietnam (From Da Nang or Hoi An)

Date June 13, 2025

Cover image showing ancient brick temple ruins of My Son Sanctuary set against a backdrop of lush green hills and a cloudy sky, with overlaid text reading "Visiting My Son Sanctuary – Bounding Backpackers. — Visiting Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary (Ancient Cham Temples)

Date May 10, 2025

Alt Text (keyword: ba na hills): Featured image for a blog post about visiting Ba Na Hills, showing red cable cars ascending toward the mountaintop French Village with the title text "Visiting Ba Na Hills + Golden Bridge in Da Nang" overlaid. — Visiting Ba Na Hills (And the Famous Golden Hand Bridge)

Date April 29, 2025

A banner image for a blog titled "Visiting Monkey Mountain," featuring a radar dome on top of Monkey Mountain Da Nang and two stone monkey statues in the foreground against a backdrop of dense greenery. — Visit Monkey Mountain Da Nang

Date April 24, 2025

Colorful beachside sign in Da Nang with text overlay reading “Best Things To Do In Da Nang,” representing a travel guide to top activities, sights, and experiences in Da Nang city. — 25 Best Things To Do In Da Nang, Vietnam

Date April 16, 2025

Megan enters the Cu Chi Tunnels via a staricase — The Ultimate Guide For Visting Cu Chi Tunnels

Date April 12, 2025

Visiting Thanh An Island — Visiting Thanh An Island (A Hidden Gem In Can Gio, HCMC)

Date March 30, 2025

The Best Day Trips From Ho Chi Minh City (ranked from best to worst)

Date March 17, 2025

Visiting Black Virgin Mountain (Everything You Need To Know)

Date March 11, 2025

Tips for driving in Ho Chi Minh City — Tips for Driving In Ho Chi Minh City

Date February 26, 2025

The best cities and villages and places to visit in the Mekong Delta — 6 Best Places in the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City

Date February 23, 2025

The ultimate guide to Tet in Vietnam — An Ultimate Guide For Tet In Vietnam (With Travel Tips During Tet)

Date February 9, 2025

Best museums in Ho Chi Minh City — 9 Best Museums In Ho Chi Minh City (Including Hidden Gems)

Date January 26, 2025

Contact The Bounding Backpackers — Contact Us

Date January 24, 2025

How many days do you need in hcmc? — How Many Days In Ho Chi Minh City Is Enough? (With Sample Itineraries)

Date January 23, 2025

How to get around HCMC — How To Get Around Ho Chi Minh City (Like a Local)

Date January 10, 2025

Best time to visit HCMC — Best Time To Visit Ho Chi Minh City (Month-by-Month Guide)

Date January 6, 2025

Taking the bus from HCMC to Phnom Penh — How To Take A Bus From Saigon To Phnom Penh (7 Easy Steps & Useful Tips)

Date December 29, 2024

Tourist standing in front of the Chợ Cần Thơ mural, a colorful street art piece highlighting top things to do in Can Tho. — 15 Best Things To Do In Can Tho (Floating Markets and More)

Date December 26, 2024

Wide cityscape of Can Tho under a cloudy sky, with the text “Can Tho, Mekong Travel Guide” overlaid above rooftops in soft morning light. — Can Tho Travel Guide From HCMC (How to Get There and What to Do)

Date December 23, 2024

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