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Images of our life in Hoi An ~ 100 days, 100 photographs

Images of our life in Hoi An ~ 100 days, 100 photographs

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GreenGlobalTrekNovember 11, 2013October 14, 2016 Viet Nam 6 Comments
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Visit from down under ~ reunion in Hoi an, Viet Nam

Visit from down under ~ reunion in Hoi an, Viet Nam

This is a tale of a lasting friendship between two South African teen-agers, Peta and Franki… who once upon a time, in a land far far away… conspired to enjoy their time together… and occasionally rebel against the authoritatian South…

GreenGlobalTrekNovember 11, 2013February 21, 2015 Viet Nam 2 Comments
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A day in Da Nang, Viet Nam

A day in Da Nang, Viet Nam

Crossing our first bridge which looked as though it was made from Lego pieces. Bright orange with orange and light teal green railing. The city of Da Nang, one of the largest in Vietnam, is just forty five minutes North…

GreenGlobalTrekNovember 10, 2013February 20, 2015 Viet Nam No Comments
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Foodie Update: Hoi An, Viet Nam, street food ~ Banh Mi and sea snails

Foodie Update: Hoi An, Viet Nam, street food ~ Banh Mi and sea snails

The breadth of the offering from street food vendors is best appreciated in the early morning (6am to 8 am) when food vendors serve the Vietnamese workforce before a day of work. Many people here in Viet Nam seem to…

GreenGlobalTrekNovember 8, 2013November 13, 2017 Viet Nam No Comments
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A motorbike ride to “My Son” ~ Central Viet Nam

A motorbike ride to “My Son” ~ Central Viet Nam

A visit to Vietnam’s most extensive archeological site – the ancient city and holy temples of My Son (“me sun”).Dedicated to the Goddess Shiva.

GreenGlobalTrekNovember 7, 2013February 16, 2015 Viet Nam No Comments
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Living bi-nationally. Creating a South-South success story between Nicaragua and Viet Nam.

Living bi-nationally. Creating a South-South success story between Nicaragua and Viet Nam.

There is no better scenario for us than when our passion is our work and our work is  our passion. This is why CO2 Bambu is such a valuable life/work vehicle for us. We want to have impact and have…

GreenGlobalTrekOctober 31, 2013February 16, 2015 Viet Nam 1 Comment
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Thanh Ha fisherman village ~ our favorite smaller market, Hoi An, Viet Nam

Thanh Ha fisherman village ~ our favorite smaller market, Hoi An, Viet Nam

Che dessert ~ a variety of beans, sweet fruits topped with ice and condensed milk. Fried coconut fritters Small bowls with firm rice paste, topped with a chili sauce and crispy bits. This vendor is one of  several who come…

GreenGlobalTrekOctober 31, 2013February 21, 2015 Viet Nam 1 Comment
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Typhoon NARI: impressive! Hoi an, Viet Nam

Typhoon NARI: impressive! Hoi an, Viet Nam

Soon after we moved into our rental house near Hoi An, (on the organic farm of Tra Que),there was the threat of the first big storm of the season. Typhoons are part of life, in Asia. The last big one…

GreenGlobalTrekOctober 31, 2013June 26, 2016 Viet Nam 2 Comments
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About us

We are nomadic empty nesters on a Green Global Trek.

Peta was born in South Africa and Ben was born in France. After twenty plus years living in the U.S., when our four sons finished high school and left home for college, we quit our jobs, got rid of most of our possessions and launched our Green Global Trek adventure. Read More

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