Author Archives: Daniel Griffin

Finally! A KFC!!!

With our departure home tonight, I have had plenty of time to reflect on the differences between the three cities, especially through food. As we have changed scenery, the food has changed along with it. in Hanoi, the majority of food was from street vendors and small individual stores. These local (more…)

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Suit and Tie

Before I left for this adventure, everyone told me that I had to visit Hoi An. Known for their tailors and textiles, it was the perfect place for me. When I finally arrived in Hoi An, it did not disappoint. My first stop was to Be Be to get a custom (more…)

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Lowest price wins

Competition. While we normally think of this word relating to sports or games, the Vietnamese people view competition as a way of life. Competition runs the market in Hanoi, giving vendors and customers alike a variety of choices. One of the biggest things I noticed was that each street was almost (more…)

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