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Hello Wonderful People! Vietnam, Venice, and Northern Scandinavia are some of Planet Earth’s most incredible places to visit and I've been lucky enough to visit two of these three. They offer sites you can’t see anywhere else in the world; which means when you visit any of these places, you want to go at the best time. Doing so empowers you to make the very most of your trip. With this in mind, here is a guide to when to visit these three destinations, based on factors like crowds and weather, to make the most of your trip.

Hello Wonderful People! Instead of rambling on for ages about my travels, I've decided to let the pictures do the talking. I've selected some of my favourite photographs that I took while backpacking through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. From markets to waterfalls, bridges to sunsets, these are a few photos that don't feature yours truly, and as a result show a bit of culture! 

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời I would have to vote Nha Trang as my favourite city in Vietnam, purely because there was so much to do here! I could easily have stayed for so much longer, but sadly I was on a strict time scale and had to leave after 2 days, boo hoo! Unlike Hanoi or Saigon, Nha Trang felt like a much calmer and relaxed place to be. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely loved the hectic buzz of Vietnam’s two largest cities, but it was nice to be able to stay somewhere that had all you needed from a city with an added chilled vibe. There are numerous things in Nha Trang that have ended up in some of my Top 5 posts, but I thought I'd dedicate a whole post to the city as I fell a little in love with the place and need to blab on endlessly about it!

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời Ha Long Bay is probably one of the most stunningly beautiful places I have ever been to. Located in North Vietnam, around 3 hours from Hanoi, the bay consists of nearly 2,000 islands and is home to the most fabulously clear blue water I have ever seen.    Before visiting Vietnam I am ashamed to say I had never heard of Ha Long Bay, which is a World Heritage Site, and was intrigued to see what could be so enthralling about an expanse of water dotted with islands.  

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời   If you ever go backpacking around South East Asia then I can guarantee, without a doubt, that you will spend a few nights on a night bus. And oh boy, it will be an experience you aren't likely to forget! Night busses are like normal coaches, but instead of seats there are beds. Bare in mind, I am using the word bed in the loosest way possible, as they are more similar to dentists chairs than a comfy double.  

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời Vietnam was easily one of the most beautiful and amazing countries I've visited; from it's stunning scenery, to it's diverse history and culture, Vietnam is one country that should be on everyone's travel hit list.