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Police Encounters in the USA Compared to Europe

Last updated on January 3rd, 2023 at 11:14 pmI’ve not been arrested yet (knock on wood!). But in the USA, I have semi-regularly had annoying little run-ins with police. Many of these stem from college days, but not all of them. While I won’t get into the specific idiotic details, I probably should have been…

Brugge, Belgium: Romantic and Indulgent Tips

Last updated on April 4th, 2024 at 07:28 pmBrugge is the capital of West Flanders and home to around 120,000 people. Canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings are distinguishing features of this well preserved medieval town. Markt square has a 13th-century belfry with an 83m tower offering great panoramic views. Oh, and all the delicious…

Pros and Cons of Airbnb: Host’s Viewpoint

Last updated on July 17th, 2024 at 05:24 pmAirbnb can be a great website to save money while you travel or for earning some extra cash. For six months we listed our spare bedroom in Dublin on Airbnb to make extra euros for travel. During that time we had guests from England, Scotland, Estonia, Poland, Ireland…

Vietnam Travel Tips to Explore and Learn

Vietnam is a fascinating country that is constantly evolving. There are a myriad of wonderful experiences to enjoy including kayaking Ha Long Bay and sailing along the Mekong Delta. Vietnam also has an excellent culinary scene that was influenced by French occupation.
Whether you want to stay on a resort or explore the countryside, Vietnam has visitors covered.

Vietnam can be a challenging country to explore, as we discovered firsthand. But we had no major problems, and found many people to be warm and welcoming.

Several ships docked in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.