This morning I woke up to wet paths and puddles. Here in Hoi An it’s been threatening to rain since we arrived on Monday. But aside from the not so pretty weather Hoi An is a beautiful, sleepy little town. So far while walking around at night it seems to be that (more…)
After hearing, in class, about the tailoring and textile industry in Hoi An, I doubted much of what I heard. I was told that we would be able to have clothes made in 24 hours or less. I was told that we could have shoes made that fit our feet perfectly, (more…)
Vietnam is one of five communist countries left in the world and is traditionally labeled a closed society. Yes, there is corruption, a lack of democratic elections, no freedom of press, and many other restrictions placed on individual citizens. But, through the economic lens, Vietnam looks like an open society. Perhaps (more…)
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…)
After two weeks in Vietnam I finally feel like we are getting the hang of traveling throughout this beautiful country. Currency conversion has become second nature, quick phrases of Vietnamese are much easier to remember, and overall I think we all feel a bit more comfortable. I’m constantly amazing by how (more…)
The image above was taken at a bamboo artisan’s home. This man participated in the Vietnam War. Once the war was over he had no other skills but to work with bamboo. This is one of many specialized skills we have seen throughout our stay in Vietnam. Coming from the United (more…)
Driving back from the city of Da Nang just four days ago, I had the opportunity to sit by a window on our charter bus. Outside my window, I saw vast stretches of land with the ocean water peeking out in the horizon. We had been driving along Vietnam’s coast for (more…)
In comparison to Hanoi, a bustling city with a keen eye on economic development, Hoi An has a slightly different take on how to live in Vietnam. This sleepy beach town relies mainly on tourism, with multiple streets dedicated to shops, restaurants, and bars for the many foreigners who choose to (more…)
Once again awoken by the roosters below our balcony, Sam and I headed down to breakfast at the restaurant of the Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort & Spa. From there we headed into town with some friends to pick up a pair of shoes and a dress someone had had (more…)
After being in Vietnam for almost two weeks, I have encountered many humorous and eye opening situations. One day in Hoi An, a few of us rode our bikes to the nearby beach. Upon entering the beach, we had to park our bikes and pay a small fee to a local. (more…)
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