Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi
A big part of understanding another culture is learning about its history. One of the must see historical sights in Hanoi is the Hoa Lo Prison, referred to as the Hanoi Hilton by American prisoners...
View ArticleWhich way to Halong Bay?
Getting to Halong Bay wasn’t cheap, or convenient, but it was one my favorite excursions! It involved a lovely four hour van ride (ok, so it wasn’t that lovely), and included a 30 minute rest stop at...
View ArticleHang Sung Sot Grotto, Cave of Surprises
After my last caving experience, I was a little leery of what Hang Sung Sot would entail. Especially with a moniker involving the word “surprise!” But being a spelunking expert at this point (ha), I...
View ArticleFab photo(s) of the day: Electrical Wiring 101, Hanoi Edition
Adding a plethora of wires to a street lamp is a simple way to improve aesthetics in your town. Need some electricity? Disregard everything you know about voltages, currents, and grounding. Safety?...
View ArticleHong Kong, Here I Come!
I didn’t get to Hong Kong till much later than expected. The original plan was to take the Airport Express train from the airport to Hong Kong Island, a roughly 37 Km ride, and then take the...
View ArticleLiving the High Life in Hong Kong
The view from our room When I managed to pull myself out of bed, sometime late morning, I was able to take in my surroundings, and fully appreciate the grandeur that is the Four Seasons Hong Kong. I...
View ArticleHong Kong: A view from The Peak
Victoria Peak is a mountain located on the western side of Hong Kong Island. It gained prominence as a housing development for wealthy European colonists during the 1800’s due to the unrestricted...
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