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The Cu Chi Tunnels - A Day trip from Ho Chi minh City, Vietnam
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a short journey from Ho Chi Minh City. I learnt about how soldiers lived underground during the Vietnam war.
Livy G
Jan 29, 20233 min read
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What to do in Mekong Delta: Bên tre? -Vietnam 2022
Mekong Delta The Mekong Delta is a vast network of rivers spanning Cambodia and Vietnam, making it one of the largest rivers in the...
Livy G
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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Ho Chi Minh City: Ultimate travel guide - Vietnam 2022
Your ultimate guide to backpacking in Ho Chi Minh City AKA Saigon. Find out the best places to stay, eat and visit. See what I get up to!
Livy G
Oct 2, 20225 min read
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Hoi An: City of lanterns and talented tailors - Vietnam 2022
A travel guide to exploring Hoi An, Vietnam 2022. There's plenty to do here from lantern boat rides, overnight tailors, beaches and more!
Livy G
Sep 24, 20226 min read
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86 comments
Hanoi to Hue: Sleeper trains and citadels - Vietnam 2022
Things to do in Hue. From the overnight sleeper train to the historical imperial city, find out what to do in Central Vietnam.
Livy G
Sep 18, 20224 min read
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66 comments
Halong Bay: Is it worth visiting? - Vietnam 2022
Is Halong Bay worth visiting? Find out what activities are on offer at this UNESCO world heritage site and the costs involved in visiting.
Livy G
Sep 10, 20225 min read
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75 comments
Exploring the north: Ninh Bình - Vietnam 2022
📍 Ninh Bình 🛌 £29 a night 💰 £1 = 28,000 Vietnamese dong (roughly) Ninh Bình Ninh Bình is a reasonably small city in the Northern...
Livy G
Sep 4, 20224 min read
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Exploring the North: Pù Luông - Vietnam 2022
My experience of backpacking through backpacking in Pu Luong, Vietnam. Trekking through the jungle, getting caught in a monsoon, it was fun.
Livy G
Aug 26, 20224 min read
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Exploring the North: Mai Châu Valley - Vietnam 2022
Exploring Northern Vietnam: Mai Châu Valley. From walking through the rice fields to bike riding; find out what to do in this rural area.
Livy G
Aug 19, 20224 min read
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7 Days In Hanoi - Vietnam 2022
A semi detailed account of how I spent my first 7 days in the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi.
Livy G
Aug 12, 202212 min read
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Is travelling solo boring?
Simple answer, no. Life is what you make of it and so are holidays. Before your departure, research your destination thoroughly.
Livy G
Feb 18, 20213 min read
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Portugal 2019
📍Portugal ✈️ BHX to FAO 🛌 £100 Flights & Hotel Portugal I booked my tickets to Portugal about a week before departure, so it wasn't...
Livy G
Feb 12, 20212 min read
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Malta 2019
country being small is that it's quite easy to venture into lots of different areas in a relatively short amount of time.
Livy G
Feb 1, 20214 min read
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Quad Biking
Tell me why I'm now travelling downhill at the speed of light but the brakes are not braking! I can literally still picture this in my head,
Livy G
Jan 30, 20212 min read
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Paragliding
📍Tenerife - Mount Teide 🎟 €120 ⏰ 45 Minute Flight Time 😱 8/10 Scareometer (Initially) Paragliding Before flying out to Tenerife, I...
Livy G
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Tenerife 2018
📍Tenerife - Puerto De la Cruz ✈️BHX to TFS 🛌£100 Return Flight&Hotel This was one of my first ever solo trips. I remember I was in a...
Livy G
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Tenerife 2020
This was my second visit to Tenerife and by far the best. In terms of activity and adventure this was the most fun I've ever had on holiday.
Livy G
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Scuba Diving
📍Turkey - Konyaaltı 🎟 €25 😱 3/10 Scareometer Scuba Diving When I visited Turkey, I wanted to do something fun, something memorable....
Livy G
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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10 Things I Always Carry In My Backpack
Just like Dora herself, for ease and frugality when going on short trips, I only carry a rucksack. This saves money as you don’t need to...
Livy G
Jan 28, 20214 min read
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How I Stay Alive When Travelling Solo
Safety Never tell anyone you've met abroad that you’re traveling alone. This is up to you, however telling strangers you’re by yourself...
Livy G
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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