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Hidden Caves and Songkran Splashes: Vietnam and Thailand Part 2

We slept, lulled by the gentle rhythm and sway of the train on our way to Ninh Binh. Several friends had recommended we include Ninh Binh on our itinerary and we were looking forward to seeing the beautiful countryside. The sunshine peeked through the train cabin’s curtains and we awoke to the scenes of rural Vietnam outside our window. We arrived at the station in … Continue reading Hidden Caves and Songkran Splashes: Vietnam and Thailand Part 2

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Golden Buddhas and Marble Mountains: Vietnam and Thailand Part 1

After a red-eye flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok, we had low expectations for our first night in Bangkok. We decided to stay relatively close to the airport in a residential neighborhood and didn’t plan much, knowing we would likely be tired and had our flight to Vietnam the next day. We braved the heat and humidity to explore our local neighborhood and grab lunch … Continue reading Golden Buddhas and Marble Mountains: Vietnam and Thailand Part 1

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