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Vietnam – Heart and Soul
Spirituality Although the government prohibits the practice of religions that may affect the stability of the communist party, there is a deep sense of ritual that continues regardless of the restraints. The majority of people are Buddhist, but in most … Continue reading
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Tagged Customs, Rituals, Vietnamese Spirituality, Women in Vietnam
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Vietnam – Physical Attraction
When we got to know ‘Vietnam’, we encountered her long and elegant physique, but found her somewhat overworked and under resourced. She is fiercely individual and moves through the landscape in all means available to her – roads, trains, bikes, … Continue reading
Vietnam – Experience and Memories
The remnants of ‘The American War’ celebrated in a museum to war Although not evident immediately when we met ‘Vietnam’ for the first time, you know the ‘War’ has deep seethed memories and you’re unsure how to find out more. … Continue reading
Vietnam – Her Mind
Hoi Chi Minh (The first President) lying in repose in his Mausoleum in the capital Hanoi As we had got to know Vietnam through her appetite, individuality and spirituality, it was now necessary to get deeper into her thoughts and … Continue reading
Vietnam – The Colour of Money
So, having fallen for Vietnam’s physical attractions, her ability to cook delicious meals, her spirit, her stories and her intellect, the final thing to consider is how does she measure up financially and what is her relationship to the crumpled … Continue reading
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Tagged Customer Service, Small Businesses, Street Sellers, Tailor-Made, Vietnam Economy
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Vietnam – New Year’s Resolutions and Conclusion
The child called out ‘Happy Hour’ to the tourists, selling hope in the form of paper lanterns, that perilously have to survive the choppy journey down the river The blossom leaves have all fallen from the Tet trees and the … Continue reading
Descending into Nepal
It’s 9am and I’m waking up in Hong Kong on Christmas morning, looking out the window on the 27th floor of our rented apartment. I see a blue hazy sky with a grey layer of pollution, towers clustered at different … Continue reading
Japan at 300km per hour
At the moment, we’re hurtling though the landscape at 300km per hour on a bullet train travelling to Kagoshima on the southern tip of Japan. In this region there are more temples and shrines than churches in Ireland, with each … Continue reading
What is the Point of Going to Japan?
Why would a person want to travel to a country that is so expensive, difficult to navigate and a potential radiation threat? The usual comforts of food are represented by symbols, people look at you strangely as if you’ve landed … Continue reading
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