Sandra MurphyMar 5, 20231 min readWater Puppets in HanoiThe Water Puppet Theater and show is a local pastime that shows the life of Vietnamese farmers and their views of the spirit world. Even...
Sandra MurphyFeb 28, 20231 min readDa Nang to Nha TrangAnd then back to Saigon, all by rail. In Nha Trang we arrived late and left early, staying at the Novotel on the coast. I did get...
Sandra MurphyFeb 27, 20231 min readSaigon to Can ThoWe visited Cai Be where we took a boat trip on the Mekong to see a local fishing village. We traveled in sampans, the long river boats....
Sandra MurphyFeb 26, 20231 min readOysters & Pearls in VietnamA country known for its oyster and pearl trade, we visited an oysterr farm where oearls are cultivated.
Sandra MurphyFeb 25, 20231 min readArt & Handwork in VietnamCreating 'paintings' with silk thread is a beautiful form of art in Vietnam, as is custom tailoring. We also saw some incredible sandals...
Sandra MurphyFeb 25, 20231 min readHoi An, VietnamHoi An was a Central Vietnam MWT top destination! From the amazing culture and food to the lights and local flavor, we loved Hoi An. We...
Sandra MurphyFeb 25, 20231 min readSaigon, Vietnam10M people makes this the largest city, but Hanoi is physically bigger. Referred to as Ho Chi Minh city when a positive comment, called...
Sandra MurphyFeb 25, 20232 min readVietnam War and the Co Chi TunnelsWe visited the tunnels and saw first hand how this war worked. With traps in the fields and tunnels underground its a marvel of ingenuity...
Sandra MurphyFeb 25, 20232 min readI’m stuck: A Great Rail Train Tour of Vietnam MemoirIndulge me the format of this post. It felt easier to write it this way. Images are of our train journeys down the coast of Vietnam over...
Sandra MurphyFeb 20, 20231 min readHa Long BayIn the Northeast of Vietnam sits the Ha Long Bay, a top 'world wonder' on many lists. This is a waterway surrounded by limestone rocks...
Sandra MurphyFeb 19, 20232 min readVietnamVietnam was an amazing place to visit. To hear our tour guide talk about the political system, interactions and history with certain...