Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge
When I think of my travels to Vietnam, the town of Hoi An looms large in my mind. It is lovely and historic. It is colorful and intriguing. It has a lively and interactive story to tell. At the center of it all is a Japanese covered bridge called Cau Chua Pagoda....
Adventures in Eating Food in Vietnam
Ever since I left Vietnam two years ago, I’ve been longing to go back. The people are warm and engaging and the landscape is absolutely stunning. The food? No words. From the minute you step out onto the street, the sizzle and smell of street food all around you calls...
Cu Chi Tunnels: What I discovered at one of Vietnam’s most famous sites
Just outside Ho Chi Minh City is one of Vietnam’s most famous sites–the Cu Chi tunnels. The labyrinth of underground tunnels northwest of the city were used by the Vietnamese to fight against the French in the 50s. Later the the Viet Cong used the...
Slow down and enjoy that bowl of soup!
As I walked along the streets of Hanoi, I couldn’t help but think, “They sure like their soup here.” Everywhere I looked, street side vendors had set up shop alongside bubbling pots of broth and noodles. Their obliging customers sat on knee-high...