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Tra Su Forest, Vietnam

January 11, 2016 By James Clark 6 Comments

Tra Su Forest, Vietnam

One of the lesser-known attractions of the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam is the Tra Su Forest. The forest is a former plantation that is now a wildlife reserve. There are canals which are flooded (usually between November to March) and there are boats that will take you on tour. The forest is about 20km […]

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Where I’m At: Saigon – January 2016

January 4, 2016 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Where I’m At: Saigon – January 2016

Greetings from Saigon, and happy new year! I didn’t realise it at the time but I have just celebrated my third new years in a row in Saigon. The year before those was in Nha Trang, so it has been four years of new years in Vietnam. I don’t really like new years as a […]

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Hotel Review: Thanh Nam 2 Mini Hotel, Chau Doc – Vietnam

December 20, 2015 By James Clark

Thanh Nam 2 Mini Hotel - Chau Doc - Vietnam

Hotel Name: Thanh Nam 2 Mini Hotel Address: 41 Quang Trung Street, Chau Doc, An Giang, Vietnam I stayed at the Thanh Nam 2 Mini Hotel in Chau Doc, Vietnam. I booked online via Agoda for $10 USD and booked it for its price and central location in the city. The Thanh Nam 2 Mini […]

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