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Vancouver Neighbourhoods – An Immigrants Guide

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Making new friends, searching for a job, coming to terms with new systems and new customs. We have been there. When we finally made the plunge to leave Ireland and move to Vancouver it was exciting and daunting all at the same time. A huge part of moving anywhere is to find a community that you feel a part of and one that you...

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Where To Do Your PADI Scuba Diving Course In Bali

They say that over two thirds of the world is covered in water. This means that over two thirds of the world goes undiscovered by most people. Scuba diving courses can be very expensive, particularly in Europe, and this puts some people off. Luckily, if you are planning a trip to Asia then this isn’t the case. After deciding that we wanted to do a PADI open...

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Exploring Komodo Island In Indonesia

Komodo Island in Indonesia has fascinated travellers and backpackers for years. The island is incredibly unique and is home to the largest population of Komodo Dragons in the world. How To Get To Komodo Island in Indonesia? There is only one way on and off Komodo Island, and that’s by boat. Boats leave on daily tours from Labuan Bajo on the island of Nusa...

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From Hanoi To Sapa – How To Get There

Trying to escape the madness of Hanoi? Looking for something more remote like the mountains of Sapa? Unsure of how to get there? This post will give you all the information you need. Transport From Hanoi To Sapa There are two main options available to get from Hanoi to Sapa – the bus and the train. We opted for the train as we have not had good experiences on...

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Halong Bay In Vietnam – Travel Guide

Halong Bay in Vietnam is a place that you really need to see at least once in your life time. The bay is now listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and is on almost every backpackers list. The bay has become famous for its limestone columns (approximately 1600 of them!) that jut from the ocean. Getting To Halong Bay Getting to Halong Bay from Hanoi (the capital city)...