Author: Anita L Hummel
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Are Miao And Hmong The Same People?
If you are traveling to China and then later to Vietnam, it can be confusing as both the words Miao and Hmong can refer to the same or similar hill tribe groups. Miao is a Chinese term used for the ethnic hill tribes that are Hmong, Hmu, Qo Xiong, and A-Hmao people. If someone says…
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How Many Miles Did Early Humans Walk In A Day?
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How Old Is Angkor Wat? 12 Facts About Angkor Wat Cambodia
One of the most amazing places to travel in Cambodia is Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is located in Siem Reap and is a fascinating place to travel to. Angkor Wat was founded in the 12th century by the Khmer Empire; the Angkor Wat complex is over 1,000 years old. Even though the complex is over…
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Why Is Family History Important? 11 Reasons Why
Family history is more than just dates and names, but it is also about the lives and stories of your ancestors who have gone before you. Family history is important because it can help us connect to our living and dead family. It gives us a core identity of who we are. Family histories can…
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Tibetan Buddhism Vs. Zen Buddhism, 7 Main Differences
Understanding Buddhism is not always easy. When traveling to Asia, it is good to understand some differences between the two major Buddhist sects. Tibetan and Zen Buddhism are Buddhist sects traditionally practiced in different parts of Asia. Zen Buddhism is practiced mainly in East Asia, whereas Tibetan Buddhism is practiced mainly in Tibet, Mongolia, and…
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11 Reasons Why Ho Chi Minh or Uncle Ho is Vietnam’s Hero
Anyone who travels to Vietnam will quickly learn how important the Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh is to the Vietnamese people. Vietnam’s largest city was renamed from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City to honor him. Ho Chi Minh, also known as Uncle Ho by the Vietnamese, is the founder of present-day Vietnam; he is…