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Hồ Chí Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) also known as Saigon was our first stop in Vietnam and our entry point into South … More

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Bliss on lake Atitlán

Lake Atitlan (Lago de Atitlán) is a beautiful and popular tourist destination in Guatemala. It is easily accessible from Antigua … More

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