Category: RTW Travel
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An Enlightening Experience
Read more: An Enlightening ExperienceTo end our stay in Hoi An, we decided to participate in the lunar festival. This celebration happens every 29 days (once every lunar month) on the night of the full moon. The festival gives people a chance to honour their ancestors and wish for good luck. In Asia, many people follow the lunar calendar.…
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You Light Up My Life
Read more: You Light Up My LifeIn Hoi An there are lanterns everywhere that provide light and are great for decorations! Lanterns were first brought to Hoi An in the 16th century when the Chinese and the Japanese settled in Vietnam. For 400 years, lanterns were used in shops and homes and are a symbol of the town. Sadly, the traditional lanterns…
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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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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…