Author Archives: Steph Babcock

Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness

In America there’s definitely a prevalent belief in the saying “money buys happiness.” In the past, I have never agreed nor disagreed with this statement but now that I am in Vietnam and experiencing a different culture, I can strongly say that I do disagree with this statement for I believe that money absolutely cannot buy happiness, in fact maybe … Continue Reading

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Hard work for, do I dare say, nothing?

Upon visiting the pottery and ceramic workshop, I found it absolutely mind-boggling that these men and women work hard, long, labor-intensive hours hand-making such incredible pieces of artwork, when in return, they sell these pieces at such a low cost. As our guide was walking us through the steps it takes in order to complete a piece, starting with transporting … Continue Reading

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