Vietnam Blog Posts
January 24, 2019
Sour, Bitter, Sweet, Spicy, Salty – Vietnam!
Vietnam is Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy; it is the world’s largest exporter of black pepper and the largest producer of cashews. After Brazil, Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee. The Vietnamese may hang chicken feet on the front of their house to ward off evil spirits, and often keep pot-bellied pigs as…
May 17, 2018
My Time in Vietnam
The Vietnam that I learned about in history class and have seen on the news is not the Vietnam that I saw on my recent trip there. Stories of tension have been replaced by smiling faces, friendly conversation, and delicious food! Since we added a Vietnam family vacation to our list of available family vacation…
April 26, 2018
A Guide to Family Eating in Vietnam
Vietnam is an up-and-coming family vacation destination. Vietnam is fun, exciting, and perfect for travel with kids! There are plenty of cities, regions, and countryside to explore. But the most exciting thing to explore is the food. Eating internationally can sometimes be tricky or intimidating for kids, but that isn’t the case in Vietnam! Here…
February 23, 2015
The Traditional Arts in Vietnam
In addition to experiencing a culture through food, language, history, and architecture, learning about its traditional arts also gives travelers a glimpse into every day life. A visit to Vietnam is filled with opportunities to witness the local people’s artistry in a respectful and dignified way. While in Hanoi, we did a Vespa tour which…
February 9, 2015
Hoi An Vespa Tour: A Different Perspective
By Noemi Gamel For the last seven months, with the exception of the time we rented a car during our three weeks in New Zealand, we have been exploring the different towns we have visited on foot. We occasionally take a car (or tuk tuk!) to a particular site, but for the most part, we…