Sophie Hartman
Sophie Hartman is Special Advisor – Training at Destination Mekong.
She was previously a member of the co-ordination team for the Association of Southeast Asian Social Enterprises for Training in Hospitality & Catering (ASSET‑H&C), a regional network of vocational training centres that promote the social and economic inclusion of vulnerable people in Southeast Asia.
Sophie is also an author at The “Good Tourism” Blog.
The city of Mae Sot in western Thailand displays most of the hallmarks of a small border crossing hub. Rich in trade, the quiet little town is a fascinating melting pot of people. Over decades, influxes of refugees fleeing neighbouring Myanmar, many from the persecuted Karen tribe, have shaped the city and earned it the nickname of […]
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Huế is located on the bank of the picturesque Sông Hương (Perfume River). Once the capital of imperial Vietnam, the city shines with the glories of the past. The town’s rich heritage includes charming pagodas, palaces, and the tombs of Emperors who once ruled over the city. There are seven mausoleums dotted all over the city. I […]
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Hidden in a maze of small side roads, behind flowers and palms, it may not be the easiest place to find but it is well worth it. The little oasis is a lovely spot for a generous breakfast, brunch, sweet indulgence, or even an afternoon chilling in a relaxing ambience. I visit the Bayon Pastry School […]
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