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# 52 Creepy and Wonderful: Animal Encounters around the World
On tarantulas, vampire moths, and sharks
Oct 30 • 
Claire Polders
⌂ Hollows: an Experience of a Lifetime in a Hypnotic Cave in Vietnam
On awe, grief, transformation, and shadows on the wall.
Jul 10 • 
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🗝️ Artists in the Wild (4): Meet Châu Quỳnh Lê, Shoe Designer
On swing dance love, sustainable fashion, bogus leather, and happy feet
Mar 6 • 
Claire Polders
🔎 How to Snap Out of a Bad Mood
On frustrations, mindfulness, and the interconnectedness of life.
May 3, 2024 • 
Claire Polders
# 12 Is Mang Den the New Da Lat?
Travel recommendations for Vietnam’s Central Highlands & the problem with destination dupes.
Apr 20, 2024 • 
Claire Polders
# 11 What Misadventures Teach Us About Ourselves
On a road trip in Vietnam, collective decisions, and the pleasure of fear
Apr 5, 2024 • 
Claire Polders
# 10 Saying Yes and Meeting the Unexpected in Vietnam
On indecision and taking chances + 4 book recommendations
Mar 22, 2024 • 
Claire Polders
🔎 How to Feel at Home in a Foreign Country
+ some of my favorite places in Hội An, Vietnam.
Mar 9, 2024 • 
Claire Polders
# 9 Why Do We Seek a Home Away From Home?
On escaping routines, finding stable ground, and the plaintive cuckoo—Hội An, Vietnam
Feb 24, 2024 • 
Claire Polders
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