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Month: January 2020

Vietnam: A Cacophony of Chaos

Vietnam: A Cacophony of Chaos

All of Southeast Asia is a little bit crazy, but Vietnam is in a class of its own. I struggled with how to organize this post, but I ultimately decided to allow it to feel a little disjointed to reflect my experiences.  I entered Vietnam with pretty high expectations. Several backpackers I met throughout my travels said it was their favorite country in Southeast Asia. My first few days here, however, were disappointing. And I’m still a little conflicted about…

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Indonesia, Part Two: The Trip of a Lifetime Within the Trip of a Lifetime

Indonesia, Part Two: The Trip of a Lifetime Within the Trip of a Lifetime

Before I set out on this journey, Bryce and I committed to seeing each other every couple of months. Dublin in September worked out conveniently as a short reunion. We chose Indonesia for a bigger vacation due to its world-class diving. It exceeded all of our expectations. Sorong After meeting in Jakarta, a couple more flights took us to Sorong, in the far eastern part of Indonesia. It’s quite remote here. To put it in perspective, Sorong is in West…

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