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The month we spent traveling through Vietnam and Cambodia reflected a change in culture from laid back Laos. Vietnam can be both hectic and simple. The boat trip around Halong Bay illustrated some of the beauty that Vietnam has to offer. The smaller towns we visited were examples of the simple life most Vietnamese live. The major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) gave us opportunity to sample the chaos of Vietnam’s cities. The war museums and tunnels introduced us to alternative view into the horrific war history of the country. Cambodia was a simpler, smaller country with an equaling horrible history of war and genocide as well as the architectural beauty of the temples of Angkor. Vietnam and Cambodia was more fascinating, educational and revealing than any other countries we have visited.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam is hectic city which motorbikes, not cars or Tuc-tucs, that rule the road. Everywhere you look, there are motorbikes and crossing the road can be hazardous activity. Tuc-tucs are replaced by motorbikes pulling up and offering a lift. No taxi plate or registration required. Just jump on, hold on tight and pray you reach your destination without

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have you any insights into maybe missed treasures on the east coast- something others omit to mention- any personal gems??

have you any insights into maybe missed treasures on the east coast- something others omit to mention- any personal gems??