The best way to take in the rich history and culture of Hoi An Ancient Town is to explore the neighborhood by foot. I have been to Hoi An two times and found there no need to book a guided…
Top 25 Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam
At the mouth of the Thu Bon River sits the town of Hoi An. Since the first century the city and its adjacent estuary has served as a central port along important trade routes. lt grew in scale and significance…
Teacher Trekker’s Top 10 Annoying Problems You May Experience in Vietnam
Imagine it is your first day in Vietnam. You just arrived at your hotel. You’re hungry and decide to eat. You go to a small food stand that doubles as a restaurant in the market. After you finish your meal,…
The Top 15 Scams, Schemes & Solicitations in Vietnam
One of the first questions people ask me about Vietnam is, “is it safe?” Personally, I have never felt that physically threatened or at risk for my life at any point while I traveled throughout the country. It’s not one…
Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi, Vietnam
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is located on Ly Thuong Kiet Street approximately two blocks south of Hoan Kiem Lake. The museum was conceived in 1987 by the Vietnam Woman’s Union. Construction began in a preexisting building in 1991. It was…
Liebster Award Nomination
Recently I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Two Hungry Backpackers! For anyone who is unfamiliar the Liebster Award is an accolade passed from blogger to blogger to encourage connection, communication and support within our blogging community. Another intention is to…
Teacher Trekker’s Top 10 Vietnam War Movies
The Vietnam War is often viewed as a stain on the fabric of America. Domestically, the nation was divided. The country was split between the hawks in favor of war and the doves seeking a peaceful resolution. Anti-war protests spread…
Passport Health NY/LI Photo Contest Winner
Prior to my trip to Asia I went to Passport Health Travel Clinic NY/LI to get a series of immunizations and medications in order to minimize my risk of the transmission of any viruses and foreign agents some of which can have…
Vietnam – Sleeper Bus from Dong Ha to Hanoi
It was 4:45 p.m., and I was alone in Dong Ha. For the first time in a few days I felt alone. I was traveling with people for the last week, and now I was by myself without a tourist…
Vietnam – DMZ Tour – Part 2: Highway 1 & Vinh Moc Tunnels
After the morning portion of the tour and a lackluster lunch our tour guide made sure that everyone was back on the van so that we could promptly leave at 2:15 p.m. for the afternoon portion of the tour. We…