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The River Girl and the Boy That Loved Her: A Short Story85

The River Girl and the Boy That Loved Her: A Short Story

Although the following story is a work of fiction, the events herein are based on true events in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. It is the author's intent that this story will some day become a modern-day Lao Folktale.

8 comments    short stories unrequited love
Vientiane, Laos - Ruined By Capitalism80

Vientiane, Laos - Ruined By Capitalism

Officially, Laos is a communist country, and has been since 1975, however in recent years the affects of capitalism have become more evident. The New York Times did a story on the growth of capitalism in Laos, back in 2009. In the story they quote...

4 comments    thailand expensive capitalism
Life by the mighty Mekong – Vietnam travel tips69

Life by the mighty Mekong – Vietnam travel tips

Thanh Thuy takes a day tour to the Mekong Delta to learn more about some of the cottage industries and local way of life I had been to several provinces in the Mekong Delta before visiting a couple of fruit farms and enjoying the sights and sounds...

0 comments    travel holiday cruise
"Food You Might Never eat” invites you to a seat at our table.72

"Food You Might Never eat” invites you to a seat at our table.

For a number of days, we were in float mode traveling and making shore visits heading up the Mekong River from Cambodia to Viet Nam City. The day we checked out of the Ho Chi Minh City GRAND HOTEL, it was being invaded by American War Veterans...

0 comments    foods of cambodia
How To Choose A Cheap Cruise Package?65

How To Choose A Cheap Cruise Package?

For the travelling industry, cruising has become one of the most important segments. When there are a number of travel agents providing a number of deals and packages, it is somewhat difficult to zero on the perfect one. However, the people are becoming smarter and with the advent of travel agents on internet, it has become even more convenient to book a cruise at a cheap price.

1 comment    cruise tour mekong
Incident in the Gulf of Tonkin75

Incident in the Gulf of Tonkin

Ten years after the Geneva Conference, in August 1964, the United States would take a historic step in its battle against the spread of communism... within and around the small country of Vietnam. By 1968 the U.S. had more than 500,000 soldiers in Vietnam and it had become clear to many that progress was not being made.

5 comments    politics war vietnam
Mekong Delta River Cruise67

Mekong Delta River Cruise

The Mekong is a river that runs through China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is the world's 10th-longest river.This article illustrates about the travel option in Mekong river with your loved one.

2 comments    mekong delta delta travel
The Best of Vietnam65

The Best of Vietnam

The best destinations in Vietnam: Vietnam is an amazingly diverse country and one that offers much to travellers. If you're planning a trip to Vietnam, make sure that these destinations are on your list.

0 comments    travel holiday beach
Visit Pha Taem in east Thailand for an exciting travel experience68

Visit Pha Taem in east Thailand for an exciting travel experience

Pha Taem national park is one of the popular parks in east thailand. Rock paintings of 3000 yrs old are of great attraction to this park. In addition, you can enjoy amusing waterfalls and thick forests.

0 comments    travel vacation thailand
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh - A Photographic Tour74

Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh - A Photographic Tour

A tour from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City is a tour of turbid emotions. And there's no better way to fully realize those emotions than when on a bicycle, heading to the next town. This hub page is a taste of the region through the lens of a camera.

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