Category: Lifestyle
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Why I’m done with Thailand
1. Lack of adoption of credit/ debit cards This is a big one for me. Majority of the economy is based on toursim with people visiting from all over the world and I still find it shockingly absurd how VISA, etc, are still not widely accepted. Running to the ATM, paying almost a $10 fee…
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Unique things to do in Ho Chi Minh city
1. Indoor ice skating Yes, you read that right. Ice skating in tropical Vietnam! Head over to Landmark 81 and discover the unexpected thrill of gliding across a full-sized indoor ice rink. It’s the perfect escape from the city heat and a fun activity whether you’re a solo traveler or with friends. They offer skate…
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My favourite coffees & teas and cafes in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.
I don’t quite remember which was the first coffee shop I tried first in Ho Chi Minh, but it was most likely a Trung Nguyên Legend Coffee, the one in district one, next to Maruku Udon. It was the usual hot Bạc Xỉu they serve. Strong and mildly sweet, just the way I like it.…
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Why can’t we be normal like the others?
Sometime during the middle school days I was out shopping with my mother in a mall further away from our usual shopping spots. I had my hair, I was skinny; a teenager, unimportant and harmless. Packaged foods isle. Here I was standing with my back facing to some random housewife. I was not aware of…