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  • girl posing on bridge over Thu Bồn River in Hoi An, Central Vietnam wearing tshirt and loose cotton trousers
    travel,  travel tips,  Vietnam

    Dos and Don’ts for Visiting Vietnam

    February 27, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Vietnam is a fantastic country to visit, but there are some dos and don’ts you should know before travelling there. I certainly feel like I learned some lessons along my travels to Vietnam. In last week’s post, I told you all about the dos and don’ts of visiting Sri Lanka. but this trip wasn’t nearly as hard to plan as Vietnam. Even after a lot of research, there were still many lessons to be learned along the way. Here are a few dos and don’ts I wish I’d known before going to Vietnam and some of the things I was glad I researched before I left. Dos and don’ts travelling…

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    What to Buy While Travelling Vietnam

    January 29, 2019 / 9 Comments

    I hadn’t planned on buying much while visiting Vietnam. I had shoved everything in a backpack small enough to fit my 5’0 frame that I would have to carry to seven destinations. Therefore, there wasn’t much room to pick up lots of new stuff. But the bargains were incredible, including some beautiful things I knew I’d find nowhere else. I had to do some shopping (luckily Matt had some extra room in his massive backpack). Here’s what to buy in Vietnam: What to buy to take home from Vietnam Tailored clothing in Hoi An The thing I regret the most about visiting Vietnam? Not getting more clothes made in Hoi…

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    A Foodie’s Guide to Travelling Vietnam

    January 22, 2019 / 15 Comments

    From Pho to Banh Mi and more, the must-try dishes when travelling Vietnam

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    Unmissable Sights in Central Vietnam

    December 19, 2018 / 4 Comments

    Vietnam’s Central region is full of incredible views, gorgeous beaches, delicious food, and some fascinating historic sites. With so much to see in Central Vietnam and things to do spread out among Hoi An, Da Nang, and Hue, we spent the longest time in this region on our recent trip. Here’s some sights you should definitely add to your travel bucket list. Things to see in Central Vietnam Hai Van Pass Hai Van Pass has to be one of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen. With green hills overlooking gorgeous beach and a perfectly blue green sea, it is a must-see. Hai Van Pass is located just north…

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    7 Amazing Experiences in Hoi An, Vietnam

    November 6, 2018 / 17 Comments

    The ultimate guide to the best things to do, eat, and see in Vietnam’s most beautiful city

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