Monthly Archives: October 2015

Thon Tha

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I love Thon Tha! It is so beautiful here and completely different than Hanoi. There are hardly any other westerners and It is so peaceful. The people in the village belong to the Tay ethnic group. Many of the villagers … Continue reading

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Finally out of the city!

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Ilona and I decided to travel to the Ha Giang province. Ha Giang is about 8 hours north of Hanoi and it is close to the Chinese border.  Our bus was very nice and comfortable! And unlike in Cambodia, the … Continue reading

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Halong Bay

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While in Hanoi, I was staying at the Hanoi Youth Hostel. It is nowhere near as nice as the hostel that I had in Ho Chi Minh, but it was only $5.00. While at the hostel, I met sweet Ilona … Continue reading

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Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi

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So much had happened since my iPod  was stolen and I have no pictures! I think that not having a camera was a major reason I have been slacking on writing. I finally bought a new iPod! It took me … Continue reading

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Goodbye Cambodia, Hello Vietnam

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I had a great time in Cambodia but at the same time I was a little disappointed. I was disappointed with the food and I had diarrhea on and off the entire time. I ended up taking two of my … Continue reading

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Dorm life

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After waiting too long to tell the front desk at eighty8 that I wanted my single room for another night, I was forced to get a dorm. I knew at some point I would have to start getting cheaper rooms … Continue reading

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The Killing Fields the Genocide Museum

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While in Phnom Penh I went to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. It was a wild experience. I walked around the grounds and listened to an audio guide that was included in the tour price. I learned so much … Continue reading

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