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    Day trips from Ho Chi Minh City
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Oct 22, 2020
    • 2 min

    Day trips from Ho Chi Minh City

    The most popular day trips from Ho Chi Minh City. How to book the day trips. Is it worth going on the trip?
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    Tam Coc- A relaxing escape
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 3, 2020
    • 5 min

    Tam Coc- A relaxing escape

    Where is Tam Coc. How to get to tam Coc from Hanoi as an independent traveller. Should you travel independently or with a tour company?
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    Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh-What to expect.
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 3 min

    Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh-What to expect.

    Hoa Lu is part of the Ninh Binh Province, and was the ancient capital of Vietnam. In 968, King of Dai Co Vet established Hoa Lu as his...
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    Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam- A complete guide!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jun 12, 2020
    • 10 min

    Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam- A complete guide!

    Everything you need to know about Phu Quoc-how to get there, how to travel from the airport, which tours to avoid, diving in Phu Quoc
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    A food guide to Vietnam!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Mar 10, 2020
    • 3 min

    A food guide to Vietnam!

    A food dictionary for Vietnam- the names of the food with a description of what they are! All the must try food in Vietnam!
    30 views0 comments
    Where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Mar 6, 2020
    • 6 min

    Where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City

    A list of all the great restaurants and food markets to visit in Ho Chi Minh City with the addresses!A list of 35 different options!
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    A practical guide to Vietnam
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 6 min

    A practical guide to Vietnam

    This Practical guide has everything you need to know-visa link, how to book flight, train, bus tickets, SIM card, safety, Laundry, Taxi
    43 views0 comments
    Ho Chi Minh City-The ultimate travel guide!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Feb 29, 2020
    • 6 min

    Ho Chi Minh City-The ultimate travel guide!

    A detailed guide to help you plan your time in Ho Chi Minh City. The list includes the most popular sights and some that most tourists miss!
    65 views0 comments
    Exploring Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Feb 26, 2020
    • 2 min

    Exploring Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City

    Things to see and do in Chinatown, Ho Chi Minh City. History of Cholon Saigon. Which pagodas to visit. What to expect in Binh Tay Market
    27 views0 comments
    How to spend 24 hours in Ho Chi Minh City
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Feb 24, 2020
    • 4 min

    How to spend 24 hours in Ho Chi Minh City

    An itinerary to spend 24 hours wisely in Ho Chi Minh City to get the best out of your time. A highlights reel to the vibrant Saigon.
    25 views0 comments
    The ONLY Shopping guide you need for Ho Chi Minh City!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Feb 20, 2020
    • 4 min

    The ONLY Shopping guide you need for Ho Chi Minh City!

    All the best places to shop in Ho Chi Minh City-wholesale markets, flea markets, traditional markets, shopping malls, boutique streets,
    73 views0 comments
    What not to do when booking a trip to Ha Long Bay
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 27, 2019
    • 4 min

    What not to do when booking a trip to Ha Long Bay

    How to choose the right day tour to Ha Long Bay, What to expect on a tour to Ha Long bay when you book it on TripAdvisor.
    27 views0 comments
    The ONLY Shopping guide you need for Hanoi!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 23, 2019
    • 4 min

    The ONLY Shopping guide you need for Hanoi!

    Where to shop in Hanoi! All the best places to go to to get the best deals & unique souvenirs! Homegrown clothing labels & boutiques
    40 views0 comments
    22 Best things to do in Hanoi
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 20, 2019
    • 9 min

    22 Best things to do in Hanoi

    This is the only guide you need for Hanoi- it details all the must do things & must visit places in Hanoi!
    34 views0 comments
    10 Must do things in the French Quarter, Hanoi
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 14, 2019
    • 4 min

    10 Must do things in the French Quarter, Hanoi

    What is the French Quarter in Hanoi. What to see in the French Quarter. Shopping in Hanoi, Instagrammable spots in Hanoi, Hanoi Notre Dame
    16 views0 comments
    Train Street, Hanoi- Your ultimate guide!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 9, 2019
    • 3 min

    Train Street, Hanoi- Your ultimate guide!

    What is Train Street. What is the exact location of train street. How long to spend at train street. What to do there?
    50 views0 comments
    All you need to know about the Old Quarter, Hanoi
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 5, 2019
    • 5 min

    All you need to know about the Old Quarter, Hanoi

    Everything you need to know to navigate the busy streets of the Old Quarter in Hanoi. Which places to visit, and which streets to visit!
    40 views0 comments
    What to do at Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 1, 2019
    • 5 min

    What to do at Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi

    10 things you have to know about Hoan Kiem lake. What to do around the lake. The legend of Hoan Kiem lake.
    33 views0 comments
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    Hello All! I'm Mary Ann.

    It is only when I took my first solo trip in 2017, that I realised how much I love to travel. I have been unstoppable since then. I hope my solo travel experiences will encourage others to take the plunge & explore our beautiful world!

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