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A royal-sized attitude problem

February 21, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Stories, Vietnam

Imperial Citadel’s giant phoenix-chicken, Hue | Photo by Lauren Girardin Todd and I explore Hue through the kind of precipitation that never attains full rain status, an annoying mist that is more like god is gleeking on you. Clouds hang…

Hoi An, Vietnam travel tips

February 5, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Stories, Vietnam

A tour group mecca, Hoi An, Vietnam has a glut of tourist offerings. It’s a great place to wander the streets, gawk at tacky shops, and pick up some custom made clothes. Read on for travel tips.

Nha Trang, Vietnam travel tips

February 4, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Guides, Vietnam

We didn’t get to spend the kind of time we wanted to spend in Nha Trang, Vietnam because relentless rain drove us out. Still, we have a few finds worth your visit. Read on for the travel tips.

Cau lau with Cam and Nicole, Hoi An, Vietnam photo

A swollen river view

February 3, 2009 · by Todd · in Travel Art, Travel Stories, Vietnam

View of Hoi An | Art by Todd Berman Years ago Jesse, a native San Franciscan, met Sarah, a Brit, in charming Hoi An, Vietnam. A few visas later these two good friends of ours tied the knot – unfortunately…

My new girlfriend

February 2, 2009 · by Todd · in Travel Stories, Vietnam

Drying fish, Nha Trang, Vietnam | Photo by Lauren Girardin I don’t hear the moto‘s engine as it pulls up behind me, so I don’t realize a woman is behind me until she starts humping my leg.

Mui Ne, Vietnam travel tips

January 31, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Guides, Vietnam

We did very little while we were in Mui Ne, Vietnam which is the point of the place. There’s some microclimate action that keeps this stretch of white beach sunny more than the rest of Vietnam. Remember to book ahead,…

Our first beach vacation, ever

January 29, 2009 · by Todd · in Travel Stories, Vietnam

Pink drink umbrellas | Photo by Lauren Girardin First of 3 posts in a row by Todd. Boy’s on a roll! When Lauren and I visited the islands of Greece back in 2006, we spent day after day exploring dramatic…

Swimming in the streets

January 22, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Stories, Vietnam

Floating Through the Market of Cai Rang | Art by Todd Berman The Mekong is drowning. Dam, our guide from Sinhbalo Adventure Travels tells us that in 50 years, most of the land around the Mekong – as well as…

We triple dog dare you

January 22, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Stories, Vietnam

I’ve heard from a few people who were disturbed by one of my photos from the War Remnants Museum in the Saigon, Vietnam slide show. It shows a photograph of a woman reflected in a plastic case that contains actual…

Saigon / Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam travel tips

January 15, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Guides, Vietnam

In retrospect, we’ve realized that unlike many first time visitors to Vietnam, we were not stunned by the intensity of the traffic, touting, and general chaos. That’s because we came to Vietnam from India, land of the smooth sell. We’ve…

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