Tag: Asia
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Wheel of Fortune?
Read more: Wheel of Fortune?Biking down the street through a village, one can see clay statues, giant kilns, and pottery shops. Where are you? The famous Thanh Ha pottery village in Hoi An, of course! One of the first mentions of the village in history was in the late 18th century, at the time of the Nguyen dynasty. The…
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You Light Up My Life
Read more: You Light Up My LifeIn Hoi An there are lanterns everywhere that provide light and are great for decorations! Lanterns were first brought to Hoi An in the 16th century when the Chinese and the Japanese settled in Vietnam. For 400 years, lanterns were used in shops and homes and are a symbol of the town. Sadly, the traditional lanterns…
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Silky Worms
Read more: Silky WormsNothing beats the softness and touch of real silk….but do you know how to figure out good quality silk? Silk is one of the main industries throughout Vietnam. For over 300 years, the people of the Champa tribe were leaders in silk making. They sent their products to Europe and other parts of Asia via the…
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Our Cycling Adventure Continued….
Read more: Our Cycling Adventure Continued….After Zoe’s cliffhanger yesterday, you have probably been waiting eagerly to read this post. So, without any further ado…. here is part two of our biking adventure! Boat Making One of our stops was to a boat making area where we saw the process of the construction. First the logs made from the jackfruit tree…
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So You Think You Can Cycle in Vietnam
Read more: So You Think You Can Cycle in VietnamDo you think you can ride your bike on the street? For the ultimate test, go to Vietnam! We went on a free bike tour through the streets of Hoi An, and the surrounding Kim Bong Village. Our guide was a university student who wanted to practice and improve her English. We rode through both really busy…