Category Archives: Vietnam

The Glow from Within ~ Brick Making Along the Mekong

Posted on June 23, 2015 by travelerlynne

“No man ever wetted clay and then left it as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune”. ~ Plutarch The minute we walked inside the brick making foundry near My Tho and Caibe, I was surprised that it … Continue reading →

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Floating Markets ~ Mekong Delta

Posted on June 14, 2015 by travelerlynne

“The river knows the way to the sea: without a pilot it runs and falls, blessing all lands with its charity.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Vietnam is an incredibly diverse country and while I enjoyed its large cities of Hanoi … Continue reading →

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Night Train to Danang

Posted on June 7, 2015 by travelerlynne

“Be like a train; go in the rain, go in the sun, go in the storm, go in the dark tunnels! Be like a train; concentrate on your road and go with no hesitation!” ~  Mehmet Murat ildan After a … Continue reading →

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Temple of Literature ~ Hanoi

Posted on September 28, 2012 by travelerlynne

 I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there. ~ Confucius The Temple of Literature is home to two very important institutions, the … Continue reading →

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Dining with Purpose ~ KOTO: “Know One, Teach One”

Posted on September 20, 2012 by travelerlynne

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”   ~ Mother Teresa While in Hanoi, one of our dining experiences was eating lunch at KOTO . KOTO stands for … Continue reading →

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One Hour ~

Posted on September 13, 2012 by travelerlynne

We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection.                                                                  … Continue reading →

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Hanoi Street Life ~ It’s all about the Food

Posted on September 5, 2012 by travelerlynne

“In food as in death, we feel the essential brotherhood of man.” ~Vietnamese Proverb I have an affinity for Hanoi… Especially the Old Quarter. It becomes clear to the visitor… Life on the streets is all about the food. Some … Continue reading →

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The Fishermen of Halong Bay, Vietnam

Posted on August 22, 2012 by travelerlynne

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru Beautiful Halong Bay. Mesmerizing … Continue reading →

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Halong Bay, Vietnam ~ Cruising on a Wooden Junk

Posted on August 15, 2012 by travelerlynne

“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” Diane Arbus The only way to really experience Halong Bay is to cruise on a junk and spend more than one night. October was the month we traveled. The temperatures … Continue reading →

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Halong Bay, Vietnam

Posted on August 8, 2012 by travelerlynne

“A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.” Moslih Eddin Saad                                      I can describe SE Asia in three words: It is an artist’s palette. A profusion of color, shapes, sizes and textures, found in and on the … Continue reading →

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