The Attraction of Vietnam: Not Quite a Love Story
There’s something about Vietnam’s major cities, Hanoi and Saigon, that attract me. I had a love-hate relationship during my time in both.
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Feeling Underwhelmed at Thang Long, a UNESCO Site in Vietnam
Feeling underwhelmed during a visit to Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Facing Reality While Traveling
While traveling through some less developed countries, we’re bound to encounter poverty and lifestyles that are unfamiliar to us.
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.
Finding Quiet Views in Hanoi at Trúc Bạch Lake
On a walk to Trúc Bạch Lake and West Lake on my last weekend in Hanoi, I found a rather quiet street right along Trúc Bạch Lake on Tran Vu.
How’s Hanoi?
I finally left the chill of almost winter in Tokyo for the slightly less chilly damp winter of Hanoi. I had a long flight on Korean Airlines with a two-hour layover in the enormous mall they call Incheon Airport. Fortunately, I arrived at Narita Airport two hours early so I could enjoy the United Club, …