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Splendid Sites in Saigon

In Saigon, the first thing I noticed was most people wore surgical masks when they were outside. Next, I noticed that the…

Hiking Sa Pa Vietnam

Funny thing is the rain didn't bother us when we were there. The truth is I didn't even remember the rain until…

Travel Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Beautiful Views

We booked a small group tour on the  V Spirit Cruise. The boat below is the shuttle boat. We loved…

My Vietnam Travel Partner, KC

Traveling is about getting to know new people, seeing new things and learning something new. I got to know KC…

Hanoi Vietnam Expect to Start Early

Life, in general, when in Hanoi Vietnam expect to start early. When visiting Vietnam, your day starts at 7:00 am.…

Back Home to Seattle

I booked a flight from Istanbul that left at 6 a.m.  Leaving my hotel at 3:30 a.m. to be there two…

Goodbye to Arasta Bazaar, Istanbul

Saying goodbye to friends is always hard, but saying Goodbye to the people at Arasta Bazaar, Istanbul is very hard to…

Istanbul Greeting and Farewell Gifts

In some countries, guests give greeting, and farewell gifts. In Istanbul Greeting and Farewell Gifts are the norm. For a…

The Best Regional Turkish Food in Istanbul

Let's talk food. More specifically, The Best Traditional Turkish Food and Regional Turkish Food in Istanbul. Istanbul's excellent local Turkish…

Traveling Adopt a Friend, Use the Buddy System

When traveling, adopt a friend, use the Buddy System to give yourself added support. Sometimes two heads are better than one.…