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Being in Asia for Chinese Lunar New Year, Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak

Truth be told, we had not realized until after booking that we would be arriving in Vietnam on Lunar New Year. This is actually one of my travel tips!  Check to see if anything is going on during your travel dates. That said, under normal circumstances, joining into the celebration could have been fun. Although, […]

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Halong Bay Luxury 3-Day 2-Night Cruise

Halong Bay is one of those places that we dreamt of seeing for a long time. A bucket list trip that we finally had the chance to take and a must-see place in Vietnam. We opted for a 3-day 2-night cruise as we had read that a single day doesn’t get you into the more […]

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Things to Do and Places to Visit in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a favored and popular tourist destination. It’s the second largest city in Vietnam but many of its must-see attractions are located in and around the Old Quarter. You’ll see French influences in its architecture as well as a lasting influence from the communist rule of China. There are many […]

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Must-See Places in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is a wonderful place to visit and serves as a great launching pad for some great tours of the Mekong, floating markets, and the Cu Chi Tunnels. The ideal way to explore the historical center is simply to roam around. In Old Saigon we visited many monuments and museums […]