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Yet Another Example of Animal Mistreatment

Some things change, and some things stay the same. Unfortunately, one of the things that hasn't changed is the way that much of Asia treats its animals.

Departures

Serene says goodbye to Jet Set Zero and Saigon.

MUI NE: AFRICAN VIETNAM?

Mui Né is a fascinating little piece of Sahara on the Vietnamese shore. That's what I had read, and that's what Mui Né actually is.

MAKING FRIENDS

by Laurene

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I have found it easy to make local friends here in Ho Chi Minh City.

by Brian

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Today we’re delving into the foundation of every startup – the idea. Read about the three simple steps you can use to see if you’re just the right amount of insane to start your own company.

Why Aren’t You Wearing Any Pants?

by Kris

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Chances are, when you visit a traditional Vietnamese village, you will encounter the adorable, dirty, pantless village children on your journey.

by Kris

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There’s definitely a stronger prevalence for dog-eating in Northern Vietnam.

by Jen

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Jen hates Kris.

The Hill Tribes of Sapa

by Kris

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While in Sapa, we had the opportunity to experience two separate groups of Vietnamese hill tribes – the Black H’Mong and the Red Dzao.

My New Favourite Snack

by Kris

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In Northern Vietnam, there are a few gems that are new to the palate…

Out of gas on Cat Ba Island

by Jen

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Kris and I have been renting motorbikes in almost every city we’ve been to and exploring on our own. Often times when we are given the motorbikes the gas tank is DRY. It costs about $2.50 to fill up a tank and it lasts a long time, so we’ve gotten into the habit of putting [...]

Small Town Girl At Heart

by Kris

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Today, I awoke to the sounds of birds. I can’t remember the last time that happened.

Top Ten Packing Surprises

by Rob

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I came to Jet Set Zero thinking I knew a thing or two about packing. After all, I’d backpacked the Rockies, the Cascades, and even lived and guided in the Alaska backcountry. I learned the value of a lightpack from a man that saws the handle off his toothbrush and packs a sporknif to shave a few choice ounces.

But as it turns out, I knew nothing about packing. Here are the top ten things that surprised me.

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