Tag: Viet Nam
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Super Southeast Asia Night!
Read more: Super Southeast Asia Night!From one area of Asia to another – off we go to remember our time in Southeast Asia. Specifically this Global Fieldtrip Night will share our photos and reflections from Thailand, Viet Nam and Cambodia. Come join us on Saturday, March 19th at 7:00pm. As always, everyone is welcome. Let us know if you will be there,…
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Silky Worms
Read more: Silky WormsNothing beats the softness and touch of real silk….but do you know how to figure out good quality silk? Silk is one of the main industries throughout Vietnam. For over 300 years, the people of the Champa tribe were leaders in silk making. They sent their products to Europe and other parts of Asia via the…
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Backstreet Bun Cha!
Read more: Backstreet Bun Cha!Whenever we go to a new country, we always try to find a way to cook some local dishes and get a feel for the food. In Thailand we went to an awesome cooking school that was really slick. In Hanoi, we thought we would do the same thing as there are numerous cooking schools…
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Inspirational Backstreets
Read more: Inspirational BackstreetsBe prepared to be inspired! As we search for unique things to do across Asia, we came across an amazing organization – the BackStreet Academy. The goal of the company is to connect travellers and tourists with local hosts who have some sort of expertise to share. Many of the hosts are traditional artisans, local…
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Hanoi Happenings
Read more: Hanoi HappeningsMeeting new friends is a great way to get to know the local culture….so while in Hanoi, we reached out to a lovely Couchsurfing family and made arrangements to meet up with each other. Hong lives in the “suburbs” of Hanoi with her husband Huy, mother Minh and 12 year old daughter Hang (She was also born…