This excursion was one of the things on this Plus 3 trip that I’ve been looking toward the most. On our way to the Mekong Delta, we stop at a very nice rest stop to sing a song and grab some drinks. I couldn’t help but compare this one to one of the many Pennsylvania…
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Day 5: This is Why I Stick to Video Games
Today we visited the video game art company known as Glass Egg. A company that is very, very successful in their field as they have worked with many companies on all kinds of games. We learned about their company structure and saw their strategies as to how they are able to competitive in the video…
One of the most unique places I’ve been to
I spent the whole day at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and it was unlike anything else I’ve experienced on this trip. Before we went underground, we saw tanks, artillery, and a large plane left behind after the American withdrawal. The old, weathered equipment sitting out in the open immediately set the mood for the day….
Day 4: The Layers of War
After some bus karaoke and hair braiding, we arrived at Handicapped Handicrafts. The step by step process for the art pieces was fascinating to watch. The use of everyday items, like eggshells, to make magnificent works just goes to show you don’t need state of the art, expensive materials to make something special. Each piece,…
Day 1: A Taste of What’s to Come
Today we met and were welcomed by UEF (University of Economics and Finance) in an incredible ceremony! It was a ton of fun meeting students and getting seeing part of the Vietnamese culture as well as getting to eat some incredible food! The biggest difference in culture I noticed today was the driving culture. I…
Day 9: Culture and Coruage
This morning after I ate breakfast, I had some extra time before we had to leave for UEF. So, I went to try coconut coffee for the first time, and it was one of the best drinks I have ever had. I will be getting it every morning from now on until we leave. When…
Day Pho!
So far on this trip I have eaten the same thing for breakfast every morning, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. A bowl of pho, eggs, and coffee will never get old. After breakfast this morning we headed to Vina capital for our third site visit. Vina capital is a non governmental organization…
Day 1: We’re Celebrities!
Good morning, Vietnam! And a very early morning it was. Well, not really, but getting to the hotel at midnight made 8 am feel much earlier. I don’t feel like doing the math to calculate how many hours we spent traveling as a group, and whatever that number is add 12 hours for the time…