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vietnam
If I had to use one word to describe myself, other than painfully organised, it would have to be cautious! And yes the exclamation point is necessary! Ok that one went a bit far. Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that I’m a person who likes to evaluate risk; think Ruben in Along Came...
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At the start of our trip we envisaged immersing ourselves fully into the countries we visited. Of meeting the people who lived there and of learning to understand their ways of life on a far deeper level than the generic tourist attractions that are a great allure for many travellers. But I have to say,...
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ha long bay
In Vietnam there was one trip we knew we just had to do and that was the cruise to Ha Long Bay. Like most people we had the majority of our information about Ha Long from that episode of Top Gear, but that was enough to convince us. So after some extensive research we chose to...
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Take Time Foundation
Whether you’re travelling for a short time or thinking of relocating for longer, it’s always good to give back while we travel this amazing world of ours. So next time you book a flight to some far flung corner of the globe in search of life changing adventures and memories why not take some time…...
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vietnam motorbike
Of all the countries listed to visit while on my travels Vietnam intrigued me the most. Before I set off I knew little to nothing of Vietnam or the Vietnamese culture. I was aware of the war with America from brief references in movies and literature and I believed they ate Pho because London has...
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Nha Trang sometimes gets a bad rep for being a bit of a party town and with direct daily flights from Russia it has quickly become a popular holiday spot for Europeans looking for a cheap, good time. But it doesn’t have to be all about the bars and the nightlife. Nha Trang has some...
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I love good food. I own stacks of cookery books and I follow endless foodie Instagram’s and blogs, but unfortunately, I’m no culinary genius. I’ve been known to burn a crumpet or two during my time, and seeing as they’re toaster fare it’s probably fair to say I’m no Nigella. It’s not because I’m necessarily...
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I’m 5.ft 1, I work in fashion, and I love clothes. Clothes on the other hand don’t love me quite so much! The stores I lust after cater to a taller, waifer framed clientele. I’m top heavy, pretty short and with a tiny waist, making shopping far more challenging that it should be for someone...
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Some of you will know me as Editor of Semple, but as of today I have officially relinquished my position. After five wonderful years at Semple I left for the last time on Friday. During my time at Semple I have grown from a shy intern to a proud and confident Editor. It’s been an...
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