Don’t mention the war. This, more or less, is the gist of my Rough Guide to Vietnam. Or, more accurately – and I’m paraphrasing here – don’t become obsessed by the war. But it’s hard when visiting a country where the association, for me at least, is immediate and inescapable: Vietnam – war.Countryside in Dalat, [...]
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Vietnam travel: the rewards of peace
Posted by admin on January 27th, 2010
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No Comments »Exploring the Mekong Delta
Posted by admin on December 7th, 2009
The Mekong Delta is the name given to the area of south western Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and enters the sea. The Vietnamese refer to this area as the Nine Dragon River Delta and this region is the perfect place to explore and get a feel for the local culture whilst on your [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Chu Chi Tunnels, Coconut Candy, Dragon River, Fish Market, Hawkers, Immense Network, Mekong Delta, Mekong River, Military Campaigns, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, River Delta, Sampan Boat, Underground Base, Underground Tunnels, Viet Cong, Vietnam Tour, Vietnam War, Vietnam War Veteran, Vietnamese Village No Comments »China Beach (vietnam) – Leave All War-torn Memories Behind to Emerg Attractive Destination
Posted by admin on September 25th, 2009
ch was merely the backdrop for a hit TV show. Nowadays, hawkers sell seashells and stalls grill up local delicacies for a new invading force apart from the pass: foreign tourists. This is healthy tidings for China Beach. After decades of confusing infamy, it’s finally gaining acclaim for what it has always been, even when [...]
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