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Vietnam Part III

I can not believe our last day is here! This past week has been spent in Ho Chi Minh, an entirely different city than both Hanoi and Hoi An in every way. And, completely different than I expected. The city is much more westernized, and the population is dominated by (more…)

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Vietnam, Part II

Reflecting on the past two cities that we have experienced, Hanoi and Hoi An, the similarities amongst the people and culture are becoming more apparent to me as opposed to the differences that I was previously so intrigued by. Yes, the two cities are very different in terms if size, population, (more…)

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My Time In Vietnam

Now, after finally feeling adjusted to the time difference, I find myself fully absorbing Vietnam in every sense. Last night we arrived in Hoi An and, although we’ve only been here for one day, it is completely evident how contrasting two cities within one country can be. While only an hour (more…)

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