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General Vietnam

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10 things nobody tells you about visiting Vietnam

September 6, 2019 //  by Mae-Gene//  1 Comment

When visiting Vietnam, I had visions of eating bowls of Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) all day. I didn’t realize I was about to embark on an adventure that would teach me so much more than how to consume mountains of food in a short period.  There is so much more to Vietnam than it’s food, …

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Responsible travel guide to Vietnam

January 18, 2019 //  by Mae-Gene//  1 Comment

Before I traveled to Vietnam, I had high hopes about traveling responsibly in Vietnam. My aim was not only to produce as little waste as possible (avoiding plastics especially) but also to make responsible travel choices. I chose local tour operators rather than big tour companies and planned to do very little souvenir shopping. Since …

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Category: General Vietnam, Sustainability, Vietnam

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The Ultimate Packing List for Vietnam

December 21, 2018 //  by Mae-Gene//  1 Comment

Packing for travel is always a bit of a pain. After all, there’s a fine line between being prepared and lugging around a heap of stuff that you don’t end up using. This packing list for Vietnam will prepare you for any situation, without needing to pay for overweight fees at the airport. This packing …

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Category: General Vietnam, Vietnam

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My honest zero(ish) waste travel experience in Vietnam

December 14, 2018 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

While we live in an age of perfect Instagram shots, blemish-free photos, and pristine holiday snaps, I want to be 100% honest and authentic about my first zero-waste holiday. Before I left for Vietnam, I had dreams of the perfect zero-waste holiday. I wouldn’t use any straws, plastic drink bottles and I would make sustainable …

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Category: General Vietnam, Sustainability, Vietnam

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