Stories about Economy in Vietnam
500,000 DongElaine Head - lainsie1 [100] Arriving once again in Ho Chi Minh City, I re-learn the intricacies of handling Vietnamese money....a short story about adapting to customs
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Vietnam
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The Streets of HanoiMaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443] Crossing the street in Hanoi is an act of faith and an experience you won't ever forget.
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Hanoi |
Vietnam
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Amongst the Bahnars in Kon TumDavid Calleja - davidcalleja [1,448] In Kon Tum, Vietnam, the Catholic Church plays a vital role in looking after the welfare of Vietnam's minority people. David Calleja speaks with one of the town's residents and discovers the difficulties faced by Bahnars.
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Kon Tum |
Vietnam
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Tet- New Year, Ancient CustomsHa Pham - PhamHa [264] For the Vietnamese people, Tet is the most sacred time of the year. Tet is also time to reflect on the spiritual life. Tet- New Year, Ancient Customs
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Vietnam
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Sticky RiceMaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443] After living in Asia for three years I thought I had tried every kind of rice dish imaginable. Laos held proved me wrong.
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Vientiane |
Pakxan |
Luang Prabang |
Vang Vieng |
Savannakhet |
Pakxe |
Luang Namtha |
Laos |
Plain of Jars |
Lancang-Mekong River
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Do You Know How Vietnamese People Cultivate Wet Rice?Pham Ha - lux4lux [1,321] It is not until you actually take off your shoes, roll up your trousers and muck in that you really appreciate the skill and energy required to harvest rice.
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Vietnam
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Things get done in VietnamAnja Merret - anja_merret [50] Anything goes when it's about transportation in Vietnam. If it needs to be moved whether people, things or animals Vietnamese people will make it happen. Somehow.
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Vietnam
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Kuala Selangor Firefliesfareeda alhady - aginghippie [80] Travelogue with loads of pix. Enjoy!
Destinations:
Malaysia |
Turkey |
Indonesia |
Macau |
Singapore |
Vietnam |
Mongolia |
Cambodia |
Thailand |
Japan |
Bhutan
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Indigo, Hemp & Batik (photo-essay)Elizabeth Briel - ebriel [955] Many travelers are captivated by the unique traditional fabrics in the hilltribe regions of SE Asia. Here's a selection of images from the H'mong of northern Vietnam.
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Vietnam
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In Vietnam, new money fuels boom in luxury goodsAgence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,579] Throughout Asia, when people do well they like to spend on luxury goods. Ho Chi Minh City and the capital Hanoi is no exception - luxury clothing, cosmetics and leather goods shops are cropping up everywhere...
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Vietnam
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