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Home / Travel / Southeast Asia / Vietnam
  • Vietnam – Communism versus Capitalism

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Vietnam has become a major player in the world, and it’s only just getting started.  Tourism, construction, manufacturing and agriculture make up its diverse economy.  The once war-torn country has come back stronger than ever, and has learned a few things along the way.  …

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  • Vietnam and Australia, Total Opposites

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Preparing Breakfast After two months in Southeast Asia and nearly two weeks in Ho Chi Minh City, we were ready to move on.  For many reasons, our memories and experiences of the region will last a lifetime.  First, it took us out of our …

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  • South Vietnam, Diverse in Everyway

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet South Vietnam, Diverse in Everyway Do you want to live like a millionaire? Cao Dai Temple There are several countries in the world where that is possible, among them Vietnam.  For as little as $58.00 USD you too can be a millionaire.  In June …

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  • Ho Chi Minh City, a Traveler’s Observations

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Bus to Saigon Thankfully the last bus ride of our trek was actually pleasant.  A word not often used to describe that form of transportation since we bused through South America.  The bus was new, clean, had a great suspension system, and a driver …

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  • Vietnam, Never a Dull Place

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Bates Motel Our entire trek had been relatively safe and free from any major catastrophes.  However, in hindsight putting our faith in six Vietnamese motorcycle drivers to take us to a town we did know the name of seems either very adventuresome or completely …

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