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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 | By andynjen | Views [1267]
We stayed at the Cat Cat Hotel, which has a seventh floor restaurant with phenomenal views out over the hills of Sapa. On our first day we climbed up the mountain to the botanical gardens, and found ourselves lost in a maze of winding paths leading ... Read more >
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 | By mirlingabroad | Views [1111]
I thought I was going to die today. Careening down the steep mountainside on the back of our rickety rented hostel motorbike, whipping around curve after curve of thin roadway hugging the cliffs, facing multiple moments of certain head-on destruction ... Read more >
Tags: da lat, motorbike, on the road, vietnam
Sat, 26 Mar 2011 | By | Views [941] | Scholarship Entry
The windows were peeled to the smell of exhaust and spices. I
shivered and pulled on my jacket, careful of my bandage-swathed arm. Outside,
pedestrians outpaced us, then the train picked up speed and Hanoi’s slums
dissolved into glimmering ... Read more >
Tags: #2011writing, travel writing scholarship 2011
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 | By martin_rix | Views [519]
I awoke today to a sweltering Ho Chi Minh City. I decided to stick with walking though, despite the incessant requests from locals about taxis and motorcycles. I strolled north through the
boiling sunshine to the War Remnants Museum which, above ... Read more >
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 | By joinsea1 | Views [485] | Comments [1]
We are enjoying our stay at the Vietstar Resort, the grounds are like a botanical garden, and an entomologists dream. There are several different types of butterflies that are really pretty, and fabulous topiary throughout. Yesterday we organised to go ... Read more >
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 | By joinsea1 | Views [485] | Comments [1]
Last night was fun, we caught up with the staff from the DMZ bar. Free coctails and a 10percent discount on any bills, as we were given VIP status. Lots of photos taken and gifts given. Unfortunately we missed the aniversary party by 4 days so we decided ... Read more >
Wed, 2 Mar 2016 | By mm12767 | Views [411]
Despite the mad Vietnamese driving we made it to Dalat safe and sound at about 11ish. Our hostel was called cozy nook and it was an absolute dream, the best one we've stayed in. The beds we're so comfy and the family that run it were so lovely. They ... Read more >
Thu, 15 May 2014 | By | Views [247] | Scholarship Entry
Every rev of an engine tugs my heart, I purse my lips through every acceleration and the constant braking makes my stomach lurch. My arms are around my aunt’s waist and my fingers are tightly intertwined so that only a crowbar could unlock the fear sealing ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 | By ouboomertx | Views [157] | Comments [3]
Danny checking in once again...we wrapped up our contribution to the construction project a couple of days ago now and I think my body has finally recovered. Our original plan before leaving the states was to build a new roof for a very poor family ... Read more >
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 | By hutch07 | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 11 Nov 2014 | By | 
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My name is Do Thi Nhung (nicknamed Kin Ro) I am 19 years old, and live in Hanoi - Vietnam I'm still trying to get into the University of Hanoi Theatrical Film My hobbies are sports and art photography, and I love to go backpacking. I want to try this ...
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 | By redribboncrow | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Ingredients ingredients Marinade 10 spring onions ( scallions), thinly sliced 3 1/2 ounces/100 g garlic chives, roughly chopped 6 tablespoons minced red Asian shallots 12 cloves garlic, minced (4 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 ...
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Tags: 2015 Passport & Plate: SRI LANKA
Sun, 13 Jan 2013 | By melis2117 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
I'm a 32 year adventurous explorer who by day registers medical devices with global health authorities. I'm lucky that my job affords me the opportunity to travel and explore this beautiful world. I use my evenings, and weekends to breakout from behind ...
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Tags: travel photography scholarship 2012
Sat, 11 Feb 2017 | By irko_mirjam | Photo Gallery
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