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A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Bangkok, Thailand

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - Bangkok is home to over 11 million people, significantly larger by population than New York City. Despite its massive size, the locals will make you feel at home, welcoming you with warm smiles in classic Thai fashion. But if you’re a wheelchair user planning a trip to Thailand, you’re undoubtedly wondering—how accessible is Bangkok? Bangkok …
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Is Ho Chi Minh City Safe? A Solo Female Perspective

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - Ho Chi Minh City (formerly called Saigon) was the capital of South Vietnam until 1975. Although Hanoi has been Vietnam’s capital since then, Ho Chi Minh remains an important financial and educational hub. If you’re interested in including Ho Chi Minh in your travel plans, you’re understandably wondering—Is Ho Chi Minh City safe? Ho Chi …
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A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Chiang Mai

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - Chiang Mai is a city that feels refreshingly more like a town. Its streets are notably quiet, the locals quickly recognize familiar tourist faces, and the surrounding mountains offer a welcome reminder that you’re a mere dot in the expansive nature-based region of northern Thailand. But charm aside, is Chiang Mai wheelchair accessible? Chiang Mai …
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Is Hanoi Safe? A Solo Female Perspective

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - Hanoi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. Not only does it have an old town charm that the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City lacks, but it’s also an excellent base for taking trips to Ha Long Bay and the Sapa rice fields. But if you’re a first-timer to Vietnam, you’re …
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Is Bali Safe? A Solo Female Perspective

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - It’s official: Bali is on the map as a tropical getaway where stress melts away and coconut smoothies are abundant. But whether you’re traveling to Bali solo, with your family, or a partner, you’re understandably wondering—Is Bali safe? Bali is a safe destination, though practicing standard safety precautions is always wise. The U.S. Department of …
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How To Find Group Tours in Bali: 3 Methods

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - Are you having trouble finding group tours in Bali? I’ve been in your flip-flops. I’ve traveled the globe, mostly alone, and have rarely encountered issues joining a group tour or hopping on public transportation to arrive at the destination I wanted to visit. Needless to say, I was taken aback by how challenging it is …
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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: 16 Similarities & Differences

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - If you’re like me, you enjoy visiting a country’s capital. But if you’re short on vacation days or the travelers in your group have varying interests, Vietnam poses an interesting problem: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have both been Vietnam’s capital. So, what’s the difference between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City? Hanoi has …
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Playa del Carmen to Tulum: 6 Travel Options Explained

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - During my Yucatan Peninsula trotting, I became besties with the route from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. It wasn’t intentional. But alas, here I am writing an article on what will likely be more than you ever thought you needed to know about how to get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. Without further ado, …
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Retiring in California? Here’s What You Need to Know

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - If you’re looking to spend your golden years in a state where sunshine is abundant and health and happiness are priorities for many of its residents, retiring in California is likely at the forefront of your mind. Whether you want to feed your young-at-heart-soul by living in a city or opt for a slower pace …
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Is Chiang Mai Safe? A Solo Female Perspective

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - Chiang Mai is home to countless hiking opportunities, amazing night markets, and restaurants serving khao soi, a regional northern dish. But if you’re traveling to Thailand for the first time, you understandably want to know—Is Chiang Mai safe? Chiang Mai is very safe. Petty theft is uncommon, and violent crime is rare. The most dangerous …
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6 Ways to Travel From Tulum to Playa del Carmen

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https://www.apieceoftravel.com - So, you’ve basked on Tulum’s beaches, explored its ruins, and filled your camera with photos of the Ven a la Luz sculpture. Now it’s time to make your way from Tulum to Playa del Carmen, a backpacker’s mecca where cheaper prices and parties abound. I spent over one year in Mexico, mostly in the Yucatan …
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