
Are you ever traveling and suddenly something completely out of your control happens? You miss a flight, a car cuts you off in front of you, your passport is stolen, or you get hurt while traveling? Many of us how been in these situations. Alia and Thomas Crum wrote a very interesting article in the…

Almost anywhere you travel to Vietnam, you will see the countryside dotted with vast rice fields. Farmers will be up early each day, tending to their rice paddies. Rice is one of the world’s most important staple foods. Due to its climate, Vietnam is one of the world’s leading rice producers. As with many things…

The Long Bien bridge is an iconic one located in Hanoi, Vietnam. The bridge is now one of many bridges that cross the Red River from the Long Bien area into Hanoi, Vietnam. The Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi, Vietnam, is an iconic bridge that was designed by the great French architect Gustave Eiffel. The…

I always tell anyone traveling to Asia, especially Hanoi, Vietnam – do not sleep in and miss all the excitement on the streets in the early mornings. With early morning exercise, something magical can happen in Asia’s parks, roads, and public areas. This is always one of my favorite times of the day. In the…

Traveling to experience new cultures, people, and places is always a unique and eye-opening experience. But if you travel to discover your family roots and learn of your ancestor’s stories, travel can be even more meaningful. Heritage tourism is when you travel to learn about another place, culture, history, and people; in your travel, you…

If you are planning to travel alone, and mainly if this includes overseas travel, this can be a very scary or, for many, strange proposition. You may also have family and friends try to talk you out of traveling alone and tell you it is too dangerous or unsafe. Traveling alone to explore a new…