Author: Anita L Hummel
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What Are the Round Basket Boats You See In Vietnam?
Travelers to the central coast of Vietnam in places like Hoi An, Danang, or Quy Nhon may find the coastline scattered with these strange-looking round woven basket boots or coracles. Whenever I travel to Quy Nhon, Vietnam, we see the woven basket boats lined up on the beach, ready to go out for the next…
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I Am Filled With Gratitude – Loneliness, Old Age & Sickness
We went to a village in Vietnam to give away some school supplies from the money we raised for the charity work we do with Project Sprouts. Project Sprouts helps impoverished schoolchildren in Vietnam with school supplies, winter coats, and boots. As part of our recent delivery of school supplies, we also visited five women…
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Guide To Pack To Travel to Mongolia In Springtime
I recently took a trip to Mongolia. I thought Mongolia would be in the middle of their spring weather, but I was wrong. The first day I got there, I looked out the window of my hotel room and found that Ulaanbaatar was blanketed with at least 5 inches of snow. If you are traveling…
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Traveling Southeast Asia with Contact Lenses, What To Know
I wear contact lenses, so I have a lot of experience traveling southeast Asia with my contact lenses. I also have learned a few things that any contact lens wearer should be aware of, especially when traveling out on the back roads or in the countryside of Southeast Asia. Suppose you have contact lenses and…
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Is Vietnam Safe To Travel Alone? What You Need To Know
Vietnam is truly an amazing place to travel, live, or visit. The country has caught the attention of many travelers as they have discovered Vietnam’s allure. I have lived in Vietnam for many years and have traveled throughout the country. Vietnam is a very safe place to travel alone. But with any country you visit,…
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What Are The Nomadic Herders in Mongolia?
During my time in Mongolia, I sincerely appreciated the country’s rich nomadic heritage, especially the experience of visiting and staying with the nomadic herders. Living in traditional gers (also known as yurts), these herders practice a way of life that has been a cornerstone of Mongolian culture for centuries. Mongolia, an ancient land with a…
