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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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October 2018 Budget
I didn’t go over budget this month! Cue the applause. I spent the first half of the month in Korea and the second half in Vietnam. Big Purchases Vietnam Visa Vietnam is one of the few countries where US citizens have to apply for a visa. This is an easy process and not that expensive. US passport privilege is real.…
