All we hear about growing up in the United States is the Vietnam War, where our fathers fought. My father did, and I sat in front of the black and white screen of our t.v. watching Walter Cronkite every night […]
Vietnam
Street Food Vendor Hanoi, Vietnam
Street Food! My Favorite! Places like Hanoi, where street food vendors carry full meals through the streets, it’s hard not to try some. My body reacts just like Pavlov’s dog, and before you know it there go a few dong!
Vietnam Postcard
Vietnam is a fascinating destination. We loved it while we were there making our way from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. We love the warm and friendly people, the spicy food, and the amazing landscapes. Read more about […]
V is for Vietnam (A-Z Blogging Challenge)
Christmas in Nha Trang Generally speaking, if I want Christmas I stay home in December. Let’s face it, it’s not the best time of year for travel to most places. In some countries, they literally do celebrate the twelve days […]
Winter in Vietnam
Whenever the weather turns wintery, I like to think about warmer climes like in Southeast Asia. However, I came across this photo I took while we were in Vietnam and it looks and feels like a full on winter picture, […]
A New Wardrobe from Hoi An
Hoi An is one place most visitors go after Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, and this is the one of the reasons! Hoi an is on most visitor’s itinerary, because not only is it situated at a gorgeous spot on […]
A Rainy Vietnam Day
I love a rainy day, even in Vietnam! I loved touring Vietnam. The people are friendly, the sites are amazing, but we went in the winter and it rained quite a bit. You always think of Vietnam as being so […]
Reflection #549 – Hoi An Bridge in Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam is one of those places that every tourist goes to while in the country. Yes, us too. There are two great reasons to go here. One is My Son, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the second […]
Reflection #527 – Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam
I love Vietnam! I just can’t wait to go back. Our first visit to Vietnam, we started in Hanoi and made our way south on the typical tourist trail, hitting Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and finally Ho Chi Minh. […]
Reflection #483 – Hoi An River Boats
The river is a major source of income for the residents of Hoi An. Well before they became the tourist hand-made clothes capital of the world, the river had been providing them with a means to make money. Look at […]
After a Hard Day’s Work
Two women relax after being on the Hoi An river all day working. The sun is setting, and they just have to go home and work some more. As we made our way through Viet Nam, we never saw idle […]