Travel
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How to travel Central & South Vietnam in 12 days
Desperate for an adventure, but limited on time? Here’s how to travel Central & South Vietnam in 12 days. Encouraged by my travel-loving sister, I totted up my leftover holiday allowance and took a deep breath as I booked a solo trip to Vietnam last year. However, it didn’t take long for the word to spread. Next thing I knew, there were three of us packed into an Uber at 5am! With return flights booked to Ho Chi Minh City and limited time, we opted to only go as far north as Central Vietnam. 12 days is certainly not enough time to fully explore all this beautiful country has to…
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Learn to surf in Cornwall – The easy way
Ever fancied yourself as the next Bethany Hamilton? With Global Boarders Surf Company, you can learn to surf in Cornwall, the easy way. Gone are the days of feeling rushed to “pop up” as soon as you’ve paddled into the wave. With Global Boarders, they break it down step-by-step and will have you enjoying every ride (and wipe out)! From the offset, the team are perfectly informal. Led by Head Coach Chris, Global Boarders Surf Co. celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Permanently based at Gwithian Towans Beach and Praa Sands, the surf company is well established in the south Cornwall area. Along with the influx of summer tourism, they…
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Hai Van Pass: Everything you need to know
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Ho Chi Minh City: How to spend 3 days
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