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A visit to Hamburger Hill

There are two aspects of a trip to Hamburger Hill from Hue: getting to Aluoi from Hue and getting up to the top of Hamburger Hill from Aluoi. Each is important, and each presents different challenges and rewards. Getting to

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Kayaking in Vietnam

The soul of Vietnam courses through its rivers and ripples along its shoreline. For centuries, the seasonal cycles and natural abundance of Vietnam's rivers and oceans have set the rhythms and traditions of Vietnamese life. River and bay cruises have

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Adventure Travel Opportunities in Vietnam

We offer adventure travel opportunities in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The lingering vestiges of French colonialism resonate with travelers who appreciate the quiet pace and plush trappings of luxury Vietnam travel. Vietnam's legacy of conflict draws historians and veterans looking

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Vietnam Trekking Safety

Serene landscapes, rugged mountains, and a growing system of nature reserves and national parks make Vietnam a favorite destination for hiking, backpacking, and camping.  Whether you are an active traveler seeking new challenges or planning a more leisurely journey down

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A Trip Forward Into the Past (Part 2): Letters Home from Vietnam Redux

26 March, 2009 We have come, finally, to an end of this two year odyssey. A second trip to Vietnam, with just Major Carey and myself was organized with the intent of completing the original mission. During our time there we found

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Introduction to Ha Long Bay

Halong Bay, known in Vietnam as Vịnh Hạ Long (Bay of the Descending Dragon), takes its name from the dragons which, legend holds, defended the area from Chinese invaders in ancient times and created the islets that fill the bay.

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Goi cuon (Summer Rolls)

Most people around the world are familiar with Chinese egg rolls, and in recent years Cantonese and Thai spring rolls have become popular, too. Goi cuon is the Vietnamese cuisine or the "summer roll," also known as "Vietnamese roll" or

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Cao Lau, Regional Dish of Hoi An

Visitors to Hoi An will probably encounter - and remember - cao lau, a renowned local dish seldom found elsewhere in Vietnam. It is basically a rice noodle, herb, and meat dish. Locals say that true cao lau must be made

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Travel Pictures from Vietnam

We encourage our tour groups to take lots of pictures from Vietnam! We take pictures in Vietnam, too, since our custom tours take us to a lot of interesting places. Vietnam's charming cities, natural scenery, ancient temples, and unique culture

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Visit Hanoi and Experience a Different Side

Hanoi is a city full of character - and there's no better time to visit Hanoi than in the early morning. Wake up and get swept up in the buzz during the morning rush. Enjoy the energetic people of the

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