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December 2015

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    Vietnam

    Hoi An – Part 2

    With the one exception of my scary night ride, Hoi An was a safe, quaint town with so much to see, do and explore. Because we only had 18 days in Vietnam, Selma opted…

    December 28, 2015
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    Deep Cuts Vietnam

    Just Looking / On My Own

    In Hoi An there are countless shops selling very similar items. Because of this, the competition is pretty stiff. Once, as I started to walk away after looking around, a shop owner said, “Tell…

    December 28, 2015
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    Vietnam

    Lesson Learned

    Trust is a good thing. Thinking the best of others is as well. Getting too comfortable is not. After a fun evening out with fellow travelers on my first night in Hoi An, I…

    December 27, 2015
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    Vietnam

    Hoi An – Part 1

    Hoi An is perfect. It is the Asian New Orleans/Charleston. The Vietnamese Ubud. It’s my place. More than once my friends and I commented that we felt like we’re at a theme park. It’s…

    December 27, 2015
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    Travel Tips Vietnam

    Vietnamese Visa On Arrival

    I nearly skipped Vietnam all together because I was intimidated by the visa process, but it’s really not that complicated. Here’s what you need to know for getting a visa on arrival in Vietnam…

    December 27, 2015
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    Vietnam

    Vietnam By Bus

    Vietnam is not a small country. Traveling from south to north (or north to south, which is the more common route) is a JOURNEY and not for the faint of heart. Since the road…

    December 26, 2015
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    What I’m Listening To: Vol. 6

    The sharp blast of a horn wakes me up. I am still half asleep and thoroughly confused about where and when I am. After a brief moment I realize: What I see outside my…

    December 13, 2015
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    Vietnam

    Day 1: Vietnam

    From the moment I arrived in Vietnam I was taken with this beautiful country and am already sad about the small amount of time I have to spend here before meeting up with friends…

    December 11, 2015