Author Archives: Katie Santa-Maria

Tourism Keeps Hoi An Running

The next stop on our journey through Vietnam was Hoi An. I had no idea what to expect when I got off the plane but the thing that stuck out to me the most about Hoi An was the “touristy” feel to it. For example, the restaurants felt as if they were targeted to tourists more than the ones in … Continue Reading

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City of Excitement

When we first arrived in Hanoi, I was initially fascinated by the hectic nature of the city. Everywhere I looked, I saw a pack of mopeds, with anywhere from one to four people on the back. It is interesting to compare the street traffic to that of America because we are so used to cross walks and having the right … Continue Reading

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