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Vietnam’s 10 Best Destinations You Have To See

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Vietnam is one of those amazing countries that never disappoint. It was easily one of my favourite places I’ve been. The history, lush greenery,  friendly people, lazy beaches, delicious food, stunning landscapes, affordable price…. Ah! There is so much to love about this stunning south-east Asian country.Not knowing what to expect from the country was likely a big part of the reason I loved it. You will need to set aside at least 2 weeks to travel through this country. As a Canadian, you will need to get a visa on arrival which will allow you a 1 month’s stay in the country. I stayed the whole month and could have easily stayed longer.Vietnam is a long and skinny country which makes it an easy spot for traveling. Most of the significant sites are situated along the country’s coastline making this a very scenic country to travel to. For traveling…

Our Bucket List

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Ever since the movie came out in 2007 people everywhere have been putting together lists of what they want to do before they die. Early into our relationship, we started talking about our list never putting anything formal together. I had a journal beside my bed and about six months into our relationship we started to casually write down ideas we loved, places we wanted to visit, and things that really sounded cool to us. Unfortunately during the downsizing process of turning to a minimalist life, the journal got lost. With most of the ideas still fresh in our heads, we created a formal list while sitting in the airport about to depart on our honeymoon.When we got married, we vowed to one another to never live a normal, boring life. We promised each other a life of thrill seeking adventure and with what I am sure will be an…

Vietnam: A Tour Through Saigon

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I find the problem with Asia is that every country you visit is so beautiful it is hard to pick a favourite. Regardless, Vietnam is undoubtedly up there with one of the coolest countries in Asia. It is a country currently undergoing a massive rebuild. It is wonderful to visit and see it in its present state. You can feel how much it is going to change with years to come. While it is easy to indulge in all the beautiful sights of Vietnam from the beaches to the rice fields, A trip to Ho Chi Minh City is not complete without a tour through some of this country’s rich history. You don’t need to be a history buff to appreciate all that Vietnam has gone through. Having only a vague memory of the Vietnam war that was taught in school it is unbelievable to go there and see the other…