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Week 3: Ho Chi Minh City

It’s hard to put into words what I’ve experienced here in Vietnam. I never would have imagined that the people could be in such deep poverty yet be so nice and welcoming. As a group we’ve talked to multiple Vietnamese people about their work in Vietnam and every single person was (more…)

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Week 2: Hoi An

While I felt that the tourism industry was booming in Hanoi, it can’t compare to that of Hoi An. The streets are lined with tailors and gift shops just waiting to be filled with the Australian, European, and American tourists who have travelled to Hoi An ready to spend money. The (more…)

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Week 1: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

There’s only one word I could use to describe Vietnam so far, and that’s breathtaking. From the many temples in the city to the jaw dropping rock cliffs out in the country, Vietnam has been nothing but beautiful. My favorite part of the trip so far has been the boating, biking, (more…)

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