Mekong Delta Jan 05

"Like most moderns in the West, I was brought up to believe that distance gives needed perspective, that difference leads to insight, and that travel is quite figuratively 'broadening' . . . Who benefits and who suffers from the attitude that distance is the best perspective?" --Caren Kaplan, Questions of Travel

Ilene's work in Vietnam: FAQs

January 12th 2007
Hi All, Ilene posting here: If you are unsure of what I am doing in Vietnam, fear not, dear reader—you’re not alone. People ask me all the time how I got interested in Vietnam, what I do in Vietnam, and what I write about. Here are some pithy soundbites to digest and/or share. What do you do in Vietnam? I travel in Vietnam looking for experiences, people, artifacts, language, image ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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