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Date: 11th August 2009
Your blogs
Hi, I can share those feelings. I'm enjoying your travel blogs and I like how positive they are! Look forward to your next installment. Happy travels! Dawn
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Your blogs
Hi, I can share those feelings. I'm enjoying your travel blogs and I like how positive they are! Look forward to your next installment. Happy travels! Dawn
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Date: 11th August 2009
So true!
I really enjoyed reading your love of travel and how it diifers from your siblings. I also do not invest in material things but rather save to travel to a destination. My husband jokes it would be easier if I was in love with jewerly as he could finance that easier than my traveling. I have 2 kids and I still travel and bring them along because I want them to see the world and its diffrent beauty and cultures. Safe travels to you!
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
So true!
I really enjoyed reading your love of travel and how it diifers from your siblings. I also do not invest in material things but rather save to travel to a destination. My husband jokes it would be easier if I was in love with jewerly as he could finance that easier than my traveling. I have 2 kids and I still travel and bring them along because I want them to see the world and its diffrent beauty and cultures. Safe travels to you!
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Date: 11th August 2009
Solo Travel
Hello Hanoi girl, I really enjoy reading all of your blogs entries. I like to travel also either alone or with friends. In a few weeks I will be taking a big adventure by myself in traveling to Vietnam. This will be my first time out of my country (USA) and I am really excited. Your blogs have inspired me and also provide some good traveling tips and ideas! I look forward to reading more from you. -Chris
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Solo Travel
Hello Hanoi girl, I really enjoy reading all of your blogs entries. I like to travel also either alone or with friends. In a few weeks I will be taking a big adventure by myself in traveling to Vietnam. This will be my first time out of my country (USA) and I am really excited. Your blogs have inspired me and also provide some good traveling tips and ideas! I look forward to reading more from you. -Chris
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Date: 11th August 2009
Travel
Enjoyed reading your travel blogg again. I've read all of them and look forward to all you new ones. I agree with you on traveling alone can be lonely; but rewarding. I just returned from 5 weeks in your country, staying this year in Hue, Central Highlands and HCMC. I try to visit Vietnam every summer to tour and visit family. Wishing you the best. cheers from Chas
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Travel
Enjoyed reading your travel blogg again. I've read all of them and look forward to all you new ones. I agree with you on traveling alone can be lonely; but rewarding. I just returned from 5 weeks in your country, staying this year in Hue, Central Highlands and HCMC. I try to visit Vietnam every summer to tour and visit family. Wishing you the best. cheers from Chas
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Date: 11th August 2009
Very special
Yes, you are very special. I agree with you 100% because I feel exactly the same way about traveling solo. Sometimes it´s hard, some others it is wonderful, but most of the time it´s like FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!! I hope to see you in November. Love, Graciela.
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Very special
Yes, you are very special. I agree with you 100% because I feel exactly the same way about traveling solo. Sometimes it´s hard, some others it is wonderful, but most of the time it´s like FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!! I hope to see you in November. Love, Graciela.
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Date: 11th August 2009
Awesome work done
Hi this is the first time i have seen ur blog but i liked it very much.its awesome keep going. travel insurance
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Awesome work done
Hi this is the first time i have seen ur blog but i liked it very much.its awesome keep going. travel insurance
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Date: 11th August 2009
Beautiful
Hello Hong Ha, It is a pleasure to read your travel blog again as I always do. Being able to travel for the sake of traveling itself is very rare. And you being able to do that is really nice. I always like the stories and the lively and vivid experiences that you write about in your blog. It makes them very different from other travel writings. In fact, thanks to you I got to know lots of things about these places. Indeed, there are always dangers we face as travelers, but that doesn't mean we must stop traveling. I would always wish for you to travel to many more places (safely) so that I get to read more about them in your blog. All the best. ~ Atur
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Beautiful
Hello Hong Ha, It is a pleasure to read your travel blog again as I always do. Being able to travel for the sake of traveling itself is very rare. And you being able to do that is really nice. I always like the stories and the lively and vivid experiences that you write about in your blog. It makes them very different from other travel writings. In fact, thanks to you I got to know lots of things about these places. Indeed, there are always dangers we face as travelers, but that doesn't mean we must stop traveling. I would always wish for you to travel to many more places (safely) so that I get to read more about them in your blog. All the best. ~ Atur
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone
Date: 9th August 2009
Phở Sướng
Interesting ! Where can we get information that pho first appeared in 1920 ? In your opinion what would be the best restaurant serving pho in Ha noi ? I went to a place called Phở Sướng near Hang Be in Ha noi and it was quite tasty. In Saigon, we went to a place called Pho 24 near Ben Thanh market and it is a clean place to eat pho there. Never heard of Phở thịt vịt (duck meat), Phở thịt lợn (pork), Phở chua, Phở cuốn etc.
From Blog: "Phở" noodle soup - a feature of Hanoi
Phở Sướng
Interesting ! Where can we get information that pho first appeared in 1920 ? In your opinion what would be the best restaurant serving pho in Ha noi ? I went to a place called Phở Sướng near Hang Be in Ha noi and it was quite tasty. In Saigon, we went to a place called Pho 24 near Ben Thanh market and it is a clean place to eat pho there. Never heard of Phở thịt vịt (duck meat), Phở thịt lợn (pork), Phở chua, Phở cuốn etc.
From Blog: "Phở" noodle soup - a feature of Hanoi
Date: 4th August 2009
Construction site
Dear Hong Ha I'm glad to know you are enjoying both working and travelling. And, you are so beautiful in various Ao Dai blended-in with historic sights. Best Wishes Kob
From Blog: A day at work
Construction site
Dear Hong Ha I'm glad to know you are enjoying both working and travelling. And, you are so beautiful in various Ao Dai blended-in with historic sights. Best Wishes Kob
From Blog: A day at work
Date: 18th July 2009
Hanoi Old Quarter
I dont know if I should consider myself as a backpacker, although I travel on budget, stay at reasonably priced budget hostels and travel with a suitcase :) I cant bear to carry a backpack anymore. I prefer to drag my luggage. By looking at these pictures, they brought me back to my stay in Hanoi. I missed the Old Quarter especially and the food :) Thanks
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Hanoi Old Quarter
I dont know if I should consider myself as a backpacker, although I travel on budget, stay at reasonably priced budget hostels and travel with a suitcase :) I cant bear to carry a backpack anymore. I prefer to drag my luggage. By looking at these pictures, they brought me back to my stay in Hanoi. I missed the Old Quarter especially and the food :) Thanks
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Date: 14th July 2009
backerpackers
I think that backpacking is the ideal way to travel because it will bring you closer to the natives to learn about their cultures. Regardless of how much money backpackers have, they will still contribute to local economies due to the mass of backpackers traveling in the country every year. Peace!!!!
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
backerpackers
I think that backpacking is the ideal way to travel because it will bring you closer to the natives to learn about their cultures. Regardless of how much money backpackers have, they will still contribute to local economies due to the mass of backpackers traveling in the country every year. Peace!!!!
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Date: 14th July 2009
This is a very interesting article. I love it!
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
This is a very interesting article. I love it!
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Date: 14th July 2009
Reply to Alex's comment
This is just one of a series of articles about Western backpackers on the large page and I cannot translate all of them. In another article, the author talked with some of the backpackers and they shared about their lives. Like anyone, they also have to work hard to earn for living and save for travelling in many countries. I agree with you that at least they are still lucky they can travel, while others can't.
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Reply to Alex's comment
This is just one of a series of articles about Western backpackers on the large page and I cannot translate all of them. In another article, the author talked with some of the backpackers and they shared about their lives. Like anyone, they also have to work hard to earn for living and save for travelling in many countries. I agree with you that at least they are still lucky they can travel, while others can't.
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Date: 13th July 2009
Don't Agree
What i find troubling about this article is that according to the writer, hospitality is based on a person's wealth. Granted these people are quite poor but backpackers, while not individually rich, have a lot of money collectively. And i'm sure that the Vietnamese economy couldn't go without.
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Don't Agree
What i find troubling about this article is that according to the writer, hospitality is based on a person's wealth. Granted these people are quite poor but backpackers, while not individually rich, have a lot of money collectively. And i'm sure that the Vietnamese economy couldn't go without.
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Date: 13th July 2009
Backpackers are still the same
When I started traveling in the 80s backpackers already ruined their reputation in Greece and Turkey, by misusing the hospitality of the people there and just eating themselfs cheaply through the local kitchens. Sorry to read that this now als happens in South-East Asia. Hope it does not reflect on other travelers also. Specially in developing economies I found that people have not too much understanding, why comparatively rich Westerners can be so filthy and take it as expression of disrespect. Greetings, Marcus
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Backpackers are still the same
When I started traveling in the 80s backpackers already ruined their reputation in Greece and Turkey, by misusing the hospitality of the people there and just eating themselfs cheaply through the local kitchens. Sorry to read that this now als happens in South-East Asia. Hope it does not reflect on other travelers also. Specially in developing economies I found that people have not too much understanding, why comparatively rich Westerners can be so filthy and take it as expression of disrespect. Greetings, Marcus
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Date: 13th July 2009
Western backpackers
I think this raises some interesting questions. Speaking as an older person, I would first mention that there is now a second category of 'Western Backpacker': the 'grey-haired Western Backpacker!'. Now these backpackers share some of the features of the ones described in this contribution (large backpack) but probably not smelly washing?! However, one key difference is probably that despite their appearance, they probably have nice bank balances and secure pensions, so the question arises as to whether we older ones are actually 'wolves in sheep's clothing'. I love travelling, but most of it has been done in connection with business. A friend recently told me about another retired man who regularly goes backpacking alone in SE Asia. I must admit the idea has occurred to me, but in some ways I feel that to travel encumbered with a huge backpack is a bit like caravanning, which has never appealed to me because in effect you are carrying your 'kitchen sink' around with you. I prefer to be as anonymous as possible when travelling (admittedly rather difficult for a white haired tall Westerner in SE Asia!). I am beginning to think that ideally I would like to travel as lightly as possible and not to have a mobile phone or camera with me. I have read accounts by distinguished travel writiers who prefer to do it that way. I also feel that we older travellers should contribute to local economies by paying our way in normal hotels etc rather than trying to 'do it on the cheap'.
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Western backpackers
I think this raises some interesting questions. Speaking as an older person, I would first mention that there is now a second category of 'Western Backpacker': the 'grey-haired Western Backpacker!'. Now these backpackers share some of the features of the ones described in this contribution (large backpack) but probably not smelly washing?! However, one key difference is probably that despite their appearance, they probably have nice bank balances and secure pensions, so the question arises as to whether we older ones are actually 'wolves in sheep's clothing'. I love travelling, but most of it has been done in connection with business. A friend recently told me about another retired man who regularly goes backpacking alone in SE Asia. I must admit the idea has occurred to me, but in some ways I feel that to travel encumbered with a huge backpack is a bit like caravanning, which has never appealed to me because in effect you are carrying your 'kitchen sink' around with you. I prefer to be as anonymous as possible when travelling (admittedly rather difficult for a white haired tall Westerner in SE Asia!). I am beginning to think that ideally I would like to travel as lightly as possible and not to have a mobile phone or camera with me. I have read accounts by distinguished travel writiers who prefer to do it that way. I also feel that we older travellers should contribute to local economies by paying our way in normal hotels etc rather than trying to 'do it on the cheap'.
From Blog: Western backpackers in whose eyes
Date: 10th July 2009
Very interesting ...
... entry. Hope you are fine and enjoyed your birthday trip. Greetings, Marcus
From Blog: Where the French war ended
Very interesting ...
... entry. Hope you are fine and enjoyed your birthday trip. Greetings, Marcus
From Blog: Where the French war ended
Date: 2nd July 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Better late than never. Happy Birthday! I have heard of the battle in Dien Bien Phu but never pictured what the place looks like until I read your entry. Thank you for sharing! Where is your next destination?
From Blog: Where the French war ended
Happy Birthday!!!
Better late than never. Happy Birthday! I have heard of the battle in Dien Bien Phu but never pictured what the place looks like until I read your entry. Thank you for sharing! Where is your next destination?
From Blog: Where the French war ended
Date: 1st July 2009
The French War Ended
Dear Hong Ha Thanks for all of your phtos, with which I visually noticed how Vietnamese fighted with French army. I wonder why Majority of Vietmamese martyrs at the cementery are anoymous, or whether those martyrs are unidetified civilians. It's much regrettable that the war expanded to the proxy war between capitalist countries and communist countries in the field of Vietnam, and ended up when N.Vietnam entered Saigon in April 30 1975, leaving behind the great number of irreparable victim. Regards Kob
From Blog: Where the French war ended
The French War Ended
Dear Hong Ha Thanks for all of your phtos, with which I visually noticed how Vietnamese fighted with French army. I wonder why Majority of Vietmamese martyrs at the cementery are anoymous, or whether those martyrs are unidetified civilians. It's much regrettable that the war expanded to the proxy war between capitalist countries and communist countries in the field of Vietnam, and ended up when N.Vietnam entered Saigon in April 30 1975, leaving behind the great number of irreparable victim. Regards Kob
From Blog: Where the French war ended
Date: 30th June 2009
HAPPY Birthday....sorry a bit late....
HAPPY Birthday....sorry a bit late....
From Blog: Where the French war ended
HAPPY Birthday....sorry a bit late....
HAPPY Birthday....sorry a bit late....
From Blog: Where the French war ended
Date: 17th June 2009
beautiful pictures
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I was in vietnam (Ha Noi, Hue, HCMC) in april 2009 and wish that I'd read your blog before my trip. Ha Noi is a beautiful city with lots of history and I will visit it again someday. Where did you learn your englsih? Your english is perfect, far better than mine although I have been living in America for 30 years. Love your blog!!
From Blog: Tuy Hòa city
beautiful pictures
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I was in vietnam (Ha Noi, Hue, HCMC) in april 2009 and wish that I'd read your blog before my trip. Ha Noi is a beautiful city with lots of history and I will visit it again someday. Where did you learn your englsih? Your english is perfect, far better than mine although I have been living in America for 30 years. Love your blog!!
From Blog: Tuy Hòa city
Date: 17th May 2009
cooking classes
Hi, Thanks your comments; i love all this talk about Asian foods. My Mum and i have just decided to organise a trip to Vietnam. I have been there before but its been 6 years and this trip is going to be a bit different. I am interested in any cooking courses you may recommend; i was hoping for a one course that might include a trip out of the city Hanoi to farms or market. thanks for your help.. Cheers
From Blog: My favorite food in Hanoi
cooking classes
Hi, Thanks your comments; i love all this talk about Asian foods. My Mum and i have just decided to organise a trip to Vietnam. I have been there before but its been 6 years and this trip is going to be a bit different. I am interested in any cooking courses you may recommend; i was hoping for a one course that might include a trip out of the city Hanoi to farms or market. thanks for your help.. Cheers
From Blog: My favorite food in Hanoi
Date: 13th May 2009
great blog - very entertaining photos !!! Keep having fun and stay well and happy!
From Blog: Trekking in Kathmandu valley (Nepal - part 2)
great blog - very entertaining photos !!! Keep having fun and stay well and happy!
From Blog: Trekking in Kathmandu valley (Nepal - part 2)
Date: 11th May 2009
Memories
Thanks for bringing back some memories and logging the trip I was supposed to take there. This was the city I got a bad case of dysentery in, so the family did the excursions while I was glued to my hotel bed. I did make the flight around Everest though!
From Blog: Trekking in Kathmandu valley (Nepal - part 2)
Memories
Thanks for bringing back some memories and logging the trip I was supposed to take there. This was the city I got a bad case of dysentery in, so the family did the excursions while I was glued to my hotel bed. I did make the flight around Everest though!
From Blog: Trekking in Kathmandu valley (Nepal - part 2)
Hideyuki Kobayashi
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loneliness
"I cannot sit and wait all my lifetime until someone agrees to go with me." is a good expression. My recent trips with someone who agreed to go with me are well arranged in safety without waisting any minute. It's , however, much more boring instead. Thanks for your photos of attractive Ao-Dai. Kob
From Blog: The loneliness of traveling alone