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HRISTOS VASKRSE, SRECAN VASKRS

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 | By dragana_i_nesko | Views [1457] | Comments [3]

A dash through Vietnam

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 | By josh_shona | Views [691]

In the socialist republic of Vietnam, facebook is blocked. Yes, socialist may be in the title, but it was still a slightly communist Vietnam that greeted us. And in the Northern capital of Hanoi, there was no doubt who won the war. But Vietnam is more ... Read more >

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I will survive...yet another typhoon

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 | By rutha90 | Views [658]

For those of you checking to see if there are any updates about the horrible typhoon that hit the Phillipines, then here you go!! I arrived in Hanoi (Vietnam) last night. I was supposed to get here a few hours after the typhoon hit, but, it changed ... Read more >

Tags: safe, safe and well, survive, typhoon

Miss Saigon

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 | By esther | Views [628] | Comments [2]

In Cambodia I was "Lady" but in Vietnam I'm "Miss", except on one occasion when I was "Madame" but I blame the G-Man for that. Saigon is lovely. Wonderful shoppig (although I have no room in my backpack for anything new) ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Crazy Foods to Try - Part 1

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By iwy | Views [616]

I have seen a lit of crazy foods in my life - from Mutton Brain to Scorpion. At some point I promised myself that I would try most of it. I will never eat dog or horse because I love them too much, and I will never ever set foot in a restaurant that ... Read more >

Tags: food, hanoi, scorpion, street food

Vietnam Rocks!

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 | By shaz | Views [526]

Vietnam rocks! I loved it and it’s been a while since I had such a good trip. Great group and brilliant itinerary. My favourite was Sapa which had a 6 hour trek all the way to the home stay. Not my cup of tea trekking for 6 hours but I took ... Read more >

Hanoi

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 | By rowzer | Views [454]

Vietnam has been soooo good so far, love it! It was absolutely nuts when we first got here, really culture shocked, the taxi ride from the airport was such an eye opener.... the roads have about 1 car/taxi/lorry to about 100 scooters and motorbikes. It`s ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun, 30 Mar 2014 | By russc_01 | Views [400] | Comments [1]

Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City was both an assult on the senses and a relief to find friendly, welcoming locals. We spent our first two days exploring some of the major landmarks in the city (old post office, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Mueseum, Bitex Co ... Read more >

My Scholarship entry - Understanding a Culture through Food

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By hubbjm | Views [339] | Scholarship Entry

In December 2010 I went to Ho Chi Minh City. I spent a week eating my way through the city. I tried the French and the Vietnamese on the streets, in little dives, and a couple of meals with linen. I ate well during this week. I tried fruits like mangosteen, ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012