Author: Anita L Hummel
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Vietnamese Genealogy – Searching For Your Vietnamese Family Tree
Genealogy or family history has had a long and vital role in Vietnamese family life. The Vietnamese have been keeping genealogical records for centuries. Genealogy has been essential to the Vietnamese, as it is an integrated part of Vietnam’s society, culture, family, and clan life. The Vietnamese have a long history of keeping records of…
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7 Tips to Travel by China’s High-Speed Train System
China has an amazing, world-class high-speed train system. Their high-speed trains travel at lightning speed throughout China, and you can reach all major cities by high-speed trains. But with most things in China, it is helpful if you know how to navigate this high-speed train system. China’s high-speed trains are an excellent way to travel…
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Is It Safe To Visit Mongolia? Staying Safe While Traveling Mongolia
If you travel to Mongolia for the first time, you may ask yourself if Mongolia is really safe to travel to. I asked myself that same question on my first trip to Mongolia. Mongolia is generally safe to visit, but any traveler should take specific safety precautions when traveling in Mongolia. There are areas in…
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Is Cambodia Safe for a Solo Female Traveler to Travel Alone?
When traveling to a new place and you do not know anyone, it may seem overwhelming to think about traveling alone, especially if you are a woman. This can be especially true for a country like Cambodia, which has had a violent and checkered past. Cambodia is a safe country for a female traveler to…
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Guide to Emergency Medical Care in Hanoi, Vietnam
Needing emergency medical care in a foreign country can be a terrifying thing. If you require medical care in Hanoi, Vietnam, you have several places you can go to get the emergency medical help you need. In Hanoi, Vietnam, several clinics and hospitals offer international standard medical care. They include the Raffles Medical Clinic, Family…
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What To Buy At The Mongolian Black Market (Naran Tuul)?
One of the fascinating places to visit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is what the locals call the black market (Naran Tuul). Though the black market’s name sounds like this market may be a shady place – filled with shady characters – along with illegal or counterfeit goods – it is not. Going to visit the black…