VIETNAM
Country Overview:
“A culturally and communistic adventure”
Vietnam is amazing. The food, the people, the history, the architecture - all of it seems to hit you as soon as you land. Whether you’re in the cultural and artistic Hoi An or bustling Saigon, Vietnam has something for everyone. I started in Hanoi and took a train all the way down to Saigon, stopping at several cities along the way, including a 2 day boat cruise in Halang Bay. Although I did get brutally sick for a few days, my trip to Vietnam will one I remember forever. One of my favorite spots was Hanoi, which has tiny curving streets filled with food stalls, and kegs on the sidewalk where you pay a dollar for a beer and sit on tiny plastic stools drinking with strangers. If you’ve ever thought about traveling to Vietnam, take the trip. You won’t regret it.
Huế, Vietnam - Day 4
Huế was the capital city of Vietnam for approximately 150 years during feudal times (1802–1945).
The building is a 19th-century citadel which encompasses the Imperial City, with palaces and shrines; the Forbidden Purple City, once the emperor's home. The city was also the battleground for the Battle of Huế, which was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.