Author: Anita L Hummel
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Pho In America And Pho In Vietnam – Differences Explained
I have eaten Vietnamese Pho or noodle soup in America and Vietnam. And though they may seem to be similar, they are quite different in several ways. The iconic Vietnamese noodle soup known as Pho is not the same in America as in Vietnam. One of the significant differences is the freshness of the ingredients…
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How Cold Is Winter In Hanoi, Vietnam?
I recently came to Hanoi after spending Christmas in my home state of Wisconsin. Even though Wisconsin is cold and has a lot of snow, I was much colder in Hanoi than in Wisconsin. Winters in Hanoi can get quite cold, especially on a few days during the winter when it rains and the temperatures…
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How Closely Related Are The Thai And Vietnamese Languages?
I have lived and worked in both Vietnam and Thailand, so I am familiar with Vietnamese and Thai languages. Vietnamese and Thai have some similarities and some differences in their spoken languages. Thai and Vietnamese are Asian-based languages, but despite being Asian-based, they are from different language family groups. Both Thai and Vietnamese are tonal…
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How Similar Are The Chinese And Vietnamese Languages?
I have studied both Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese, so I know how similar both languages are; even though they are very different, they have similar characteristics. Vietnamese and Chinese are Asian languages, though they come from different language families. Vietnamese and Chinese are both tonal languages and have similar sentence structures. They are monosyllabic languages,…
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Is It Always Dark In Sweden? About The Midnight Sun
The magical thing about living or visiting Sweden is how different the sunlight and darkness can be between the winter and summer months. The summer months can become a magical time when it is light all the time, whereas in the winter months, you will; you are usually encased in darkness. It is not always…
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What Are The Obligations Of A Global Citizen?
Living your life as a global citizen is a great way to live. Exploring, understanding, and learning about new cultures, people, and countries will help to make your life rich and fulfilling. When living as a global citizen, you must consider some obligations. The United Nations has a declaration known as the Universal Declaration of…
