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Thyra Travels: Culture Shock in Northern Vietnam 2018
Wow! Vietnam got me speechless from the moment I arrived. After almost not being let into the country because I have no onward ticket (literally pleaded with Korean immigration….memories), I was excited to finally be in Southeast Asia. Stepping out the airport doors was certainly an experience after South Korea. Taxi drivers literally ran at me and I had to…
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Best Things to Bring on a Long Term Backpacking Trip
After traveling for three months, here are some things I am SO happy I brought, some I wish I had brought, and things I have gotten rid of. Things I am glad I brought: Colombia long sleeve shirt – I have three babies. This shirt, my phone, and my hat. This shirt is amazing. It doesn’t show sweat stains, has…
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The Female Divers in Jeju, South Korea
One of the coolest experiences I had in South Korea was watching the women divers, known as ‘Haenyeo’, when I was on Jeju Island. Although a dying trend, presumably because of more advanced diving and fishing techniques, there is still a sizeable population of these ladies in Korea, with most of them on Jeju. The average age of a diver…
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Does it Get Lonely Traveling Long Term Alone?
The most common question I receive from friends, family, strangers, other travelers, is: “Do you get lonely?”. The short answer is no. I can count on one hand how many times I have felt lonely over the past few months. I feel lonely only in the company of other people, specifically other people who don’t truly want to be with…