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Thyra Travels: Cruising Through Central Vietnam 2018
I was in Vietnam for a long time and went through many cities, maybe too many. After Sapa I took a sleeper bus (and actually slept, I too was shocked) down to Ninh Binh, a city they call the Halong Bay of the Land. Ninh Binh By the time I arrived to my hotel in town I was extremely tired…
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Vietnam 2018 Solo Traveler Budget
I spent a lot more money in Vietnam than expected. Although many things were cheap, I was moving so much and doing so many activities that my expenses were higher than I predicted. I also decided to treat myself to private rooms a few times because…girl needs a break. I had my first private night for the first time in…
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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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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.…
