Category Archives: Vietnam

How Did I Survive?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by LaurenShack

I have heard stories of buses getting stuck and the roads being bad, but I’m not sure there was much that could have prepared me for the bus ride to and from the Laos border. It was only a two … Continue reading →

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Visiting Uncle Ho in Hanoi

Posted on September 4, 2010 by LaurenShack

What do you want to become of your body after you die? I can almost guarantee that it is not to be displayed for all the world to see. That is unless you are a narasistic person. Well Ho Chi … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared to Expect the Worst

Posted on August 30, 2010 by LaurenShack

Beautiful junk boats with their white sails open cruising the turquoise water is how most people picture Halong Bay, Vietnam. However, after talking with fellow travelers who have visited, they have a very different and negative idea. This stems from … Continue reading →

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Too Much Shopping, Too Much Rain

Posted on August 27, 2010 by LaurenShack

Yes this traveling stuff can be a bit tiring, which is why we must take time out and relax. During the short stop over in Na Trang, it was imperative I slow down a bit and take in the scenery. … Continue reading →

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I’m Joining Hell’s Angels

Posted on August 24, 2010 by LaurenShack

It has been a dream of mine to ride a motorcycle for sometime now. Granted I do not have any idea how but that is beside the point. Well I’m pleased to announce that you better stay off the streets, … Continue reading →

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It’s Tourist Time in Vietnam

Posted on August 22, 2010 by LaurenShack

Most places in the world let anyone with a US passport pick up their visa at the border, but not Vietnam. They require everyone to pick it up in advance, which meant I was forced to spent a couple of … Continue reading →

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