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A recent trip to Phong Nha before this most recent COVID-19 wave left me wondering whether I had just visited one of Vietnam’s more sustainable travel destinations. Of all the places I have been so far, it felt that way.
In essence, a sustainable tourist destination engages with residents; is committed to preserving authenticity and not becoming “too touristy ; increases the number and quality of local jobs; is respectful to heritage, culture and tradition; and protects the environment.
With international tourism currently on pause, we have an opportunity to re-think how travel will look in a post-COVID world. In my opinion, Phong Nha is a worthy example of how tourism in Vietnam is done “right,” and here is why.
High/low travel strategy: Mixing luxury and budget travel on the same trip
Dec 20, 2020
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While my favorite way to maximize travel is through points and miles, my husband and I have come up with a few other tricks over the years to find that elusive balance between my love of budget travel and his taste for the finer things. Our go-to technique for a vacation with the right mix of off-the-beaten-path adventure mixed with pure luxury and true downtime is our “high/low” technique.