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Violet Cloutman

Violet Cloutman

Violet first joined our company as an intern in our office in Japan, where she lived for 8 months in 2013. Since then she has relocated to Bristol, where as our resident Queen of Copy she is the most prolific contributor to all our blogs. Her blog pieces give a thorough insight into all aspects of Burmese culture, food, and history. Violet has travelled extensively throughout Asia, and has a particular interest in the great outdoors and adventure activities – from scuba diving to kayaking, trekking, cycling, canyoning and skiing. Her top tip when visiting Burma is to spend a night at the Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp. The surroundings are stunning, and you can rest assured that the elephants are well looked-after!

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Festivals & Events

Tết: A survival guide

Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán (Feast of the First Morning of the First Day) is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year – the biggest and most important…

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Ideas and inspiration

Hanoi vs. Saigon

If you’re planning on visiting Vietnam, the chances are that the northern capital Hanoi and southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City (AKA Saigon)…

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Transport & Travelling

All aboard Vietnam’s new five-star train

There once was a time when the 31-hour trip from Hanoi to Saigon by train via the 1,726 km (1,072 mi) Reunification Railway was…

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First Timer's Travel

Everything you ever needed to know about Vietnam visas

One of the most common questions our customers ask us is whether they need to get a visa to visit Vietnam – and the best…

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Miscellaneosities

Vietnam to slash entrance fees to its famous caves

The national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Vietnam (which we recently mentioned in Five lesser-known destinations to visit in…

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Only in Southeast Asia

Vietnam at the forefront of LGBT rights in Southeast Asia

On New Year’s Day 2015, Vietnam repealed its ban on gay marriage – putting it leaps and bounds ahead of its Southeast Asian neighbours…

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Transport & Travelling

New traffic restrictions make for a safer, cleaner Saigon

There may be nine million bicycles in Beijing (if Katie Melua is to be believed), but according to Thanh Nien News reporting last week,…

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Ideas and inspiration

Five lesser-known destinations to visit in Vietnam

You’ve heard all about Hanoi, Saigon, Halong Bay and imperial Hue – but what of the Vietnam’s lesser-known destinations? The following are our pick…

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