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Boy walking into Pho Binh shop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Bicycles parked out front. Window shows bowls stacked.

VIETNAM PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST + Our Free Printable Checklist

Planning a trip to Vietnam is a little more complicated than say, a trip to a US National Park or a vacation to a European city.  With multiple climates, need for a visa (for many travelers), and an unfamiliar language, it can be overwhelming to plan a vacation to Vietnam. I’ve recently returned from an […]

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Collage of electrical wall sockets for Vietnam.

VIETNAM PLUG ADAPTER – What You Need + Electrical Outlet Photos From Our Trip

If you’ve been searching for which plug adapter you need for your visit to Vietnam, I feel you!  I scoured the internet for information from someone on the ground in Vietnam but only found generic websites and I wasn’t confident in the info.  I’ve just returned from an 18-day trip to Vietnam with my parents

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Three boys and father stand on cobblestone street at an intersection in Manchester, UK. There is a red double-decker bus across the street. A few people walk around but it's fairly empty.

FAMILY PACKING LIST for a Winter Weekend in Manchester (UK)

Are you heading to Manchester with your family?  If so, you may need some packing inspiration. We’re a family of five (kids ages 4, 7, 10) and we’ve just returned from a weekend in Manchester.  We spent two full days exploring the city, with plenty of time spent at Etihad Stadium and Etihad Campus.  The

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Beach in the Maldives with turquoise ocean on left. Palm trees on right. Overwater villas in the back.

MALDIVES REGRETS – From Resort Choices to Packing Mistakes

If you’re reading this you’ve likely gone down the online rabbit hole while researching your Maldives trip.  I wanted to type up this list of regrets – mine and those that I’ve heard from others (in person and online) – in order to help you decide: These are all based on a resort stay in

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