Tag: Vietnam
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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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Our Cycling Adventure Continued….
Read more: Our Cycling Adventure Continued….After Zoe’s cliffhanger yesterday, you have probably been waiting eagerly to read this post. So, without any further ado…. here is part two of our biking adventure! Boat Making One of our stops was to a boat making area where we saw the process of the construction. First the logs made from the jackfruit tree…
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So You Think You Can Cycle in Vietnam
Read more: So You Think You Can Cycle in VietnamDo you think you can ride your bike on the street? For the ultimate test, go to Vietnam! We went on a free bike tour through the streets of Hoi An, and the surrounding Kim Bong Village. Our guide was a university student who wanted to practice and improve her English. We rode through both really busy…
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Hello, Hoi An!
Read more: Hello, Hoi An!It was time to escape the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, so we hopped onto a local flight and headed 1/2 way down the country to the lovely town of Hoi An. We stayed at a lovely, brand new guesthouse called the Phuc Thao Villa. It was an easy walk or bike ride to the ancient…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Pearl Farming
Read more: A Beginner’s Guide to Pearl FarmingWelcome to the wonderful world of pearls! Have you ever wondered how pearls are made or how to make them yourself? If so, then you are reading the right blog post. On the second day on our cruise of Ha Long Bay, we were able to visit a floating pearl farm. Here, we learned about…