ON THE BLOG
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A guide to Surfing in Vietnam
After getting my first taster of surfing, I knew I was hooked. For me, surfing is extremely therapeutic, being at
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Visiting Tra Su Cajuput Forest in Chau Doc
One of the highlights of our road trip through the South of Vietnam was a side trip to visit the
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Hiking to a Secret Beach in Da Nang
Da Nang is certainly known for its beautiful white beach that lines the bay, but if you venture to the
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Motorbike Safety in Vietnam
With little-to-no clear rules, it's not surprising that the roads of Vietnam have garnered a reputation as one of the
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3 Day Road Trip in the Mekong
With a couple of days off work, we decided to pack up the motorbike and head off for a road
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10 Best Things to do in Phong Nha
If you're looking to experience the stunning nature that Vietnam has to offer, then you better make sure Phong Nha
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about Me
Hey! Hi! Xin Chao! I am Frances: a Scottish lassie turned Vietnam expat circa 2016. And the creator of So The Adventure Begins.
I’m another one of the millions hit by a cliche case of the travel bug, but I am one of the few who took that travel fever and went all in;
✅ I completed my TEFL before I even graduated from university.
✅ I secured my first teaching job before I had even set foot in Vietnam.
And well, I’ve since learned that those risks pay off. Big time. 5 years later and I’m still educating the future of Vietnam, using Saigon as a launchpad to explore Asia. Sorry mum and dad, I don’t think I’ll be returning home anytime soon.
So The Adventure Begins is my creative baby; my digital memory book if you will. A place to share life’s adventures. I believe that sharing-is-caring and with that spirit pledge to use this space to pen my experiences and knowledge from moving to and living in Vietnam, motorbiking solo and teaching abroad in the hopes that you find it valuable. And of course, to share stories and tips from my travels across Asia.
VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDES
These destination guides share everything you need to know to travel to places across Vietnam; from how to get there, what to eat and where to sleep, these guides have you covered. Plus they’re full of things to do in each destination. For more on travelling in Vietnam, check out my complete guide.
