Cao Dai: A Different Kind of Temple in Vietnam
Visiting the colorful Cao ฤร i Temple outside Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on a day tour that included the Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Lessons from Utility Workers in Vietnam
Learning lessons from the chaos of utility wires in Saigon, Vietnam.
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Touring Hoa Lo Prison in Vietnam
Learning Vietnamese history, from French colonialism to the Vietnam War, during a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, better known as the Hanoi Hilton.
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Amusing Signs in Asia
Just a warning that the last photo in this post is Not Safe For Work. It is funny, but should not be viewed at work. There are two photos from Vietnam before the photo you shouldn’t view at work.(You’ll get another warning.) While traveling I always look for things that make me laugh, even a
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Halong Bay in Black & White
A few black & white photos of Halong Bay, Vietnam, from two days of beautiful weather at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Eating Banh Xeo in Saigon
Eating banh xeo for lunch at an Anthony Bourdain-approved outdoor restaurant in Saigon, Vietnam.
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Trying to Enjoy Hoan Kiem Lake
Finding some relaxation while walking around the crowded area of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Anthony Bourdain Is Mocking Me
Despite trying to find restaurants recommended by Anthony Bourdain, I found a delicious Vietnamese meal at Com Nieu Saigon in Saigon.
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Vietnam Almost Deported Me for a Photo
I almost got arrested and/or deported for taking a photo of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building in Vietnam.
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Pinkest Church in Town
While walking around my neighborhood in Saigon, I came across one building that stood out: Nha Tho Tan Dinh. This Catholic church was the brightest building in the area. Aside from the huge new skyscrapers in the more luxurious parts of District 1, this was the brightest building in the city. I walked past this
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Mekong Delta Traffic Jam
A day tour of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam from Saigon. The tour included a boat ride through the crowded channels of the delta.
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You Want Me to Drink What?
Tasting local spirits and cocktails in Vietnam, including some snake liquor and Five O’clock Follies cocktail at Saigon’s Rex Hotel.
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Finding Quiet Views in Hanoi at Trรบc Bแบกch Lake
On a walk to Trรบc Bแบกch Lake and West Lake on my last weekend in Hanoi, I found a rather quiet street right along Trรบc Bแบกch Lake on Tran Vu.
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Paddling Through Nam Coc, Vietnam
A sampan ride through the mountains and caves of Nam Coc in northern Vietnam.
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Fishy Sidewalk in Halong Bay
Finding dried fish being prepared on the busy sidewalk at Halong Bay.
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