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Jungle Beach: the backpacker all-inclusive resort

Imagine a beach you only had to share with fellow backpackers: no screaming children or overzealous hawkers. I've been there, and let me tell you--it's awesome. At $25 a day, Jungle Beach Resort is the ultimate all-inclusive for the...
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The worst time to get sick? On a motorcycle in the heart of Vietnam

I woke up before my alarm went off and rushed to the toilet. It was clear I'd been hit with my first bout of food poisoning/stomach flu/Bali belly--whatever you want to call it, it's an awful mix of stomach cramps, diarrhea and nausea that makes you...
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Postcard from Phu Quoc

Here's something I never expected to say: my absolute favorite beach in the world is in Vietnam. I headed to Phu Quoc with a few guy friends from home on a whim: they were working in Taiwan, I was in Chiang Mai (with less than a week left on...
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Saigon After Dark: seeing HCMC nightlife on the back of a Vespa

The two things I loved most about Saigon: crossing the street and eating. The traffic is just as full-on as the countless food opportunities: both are adventures that require a heady dose of bravery and a willingness to throw caution to the...
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Going to the hard places

When I was planning my first solo backpacking trip around Europe, I chatted with one of my uncles who had lived in Munich. He recommended an afternoon in the beer halls, a bike ride around Englischer Garten and a visit to Dachau Concentration...
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