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Hanoi to the Highlands

Hanoi held us for almost a week.  A combination of comfortable lodging, crunchy baguettes and travel fatigue conspired to keep us pushing back our departure “just one more day” again and again and again. While much time was spent holed up indoors, I did venture out for a walk around West Lake, Hanoi’s largest:  17 [...]

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Then and Now: Vietnam Revisited

Your very first visit to a Third World country leaves a big impression.  It’s inevitable.  A few strong images stick in your mind long after you’ve settled back into your comfortable First World existence.. Maybe it’s the “dirt poor locals” who appeared so joyful and content.  Or the wide smiles of the hotel staff.  Perhaps [...]

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