Vietnam
Once, the name “Vietnam” signified not so much a country as a brutal jungle war or a spectacular failure of American power. In recent years, however, the lifting of Vietnamese government restrictions and the boom in budget traveling, have enabled more contemporary and relevant portraits of the country to gain currency in the West. An understanding of history still goes a long way in Vietnam, since the country has a unique civilization and a highly cultured people, but nobody needs to sweat to be entranced by the sublime scenery, the delicious cuisine and the opportunity to witness the invigorating, early days of Vietnam’s renewed contact with the West.
We traveled along the coast of Vietnam from Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and finally to Saigon by plane, train and automobile! It was truly a memorable adventure and a country you cannot miss if you visit Southeast Asia!
