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Sunrise at Angkor Wat

March 4, 2010

Getting up at 5am for sunrise at Angkor Wat is an absolute must do while in Siem Reap.  If you are lucky enough to get a morning with just the right amount of cloud cover the sky transforms at 5:45 from inky navy blue to crimson, pink and red as the sun begins to climb [...]

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Lunar New Year in Saigon

February 26, 2010

During the Tet  (lunar new year) celebrations in Vietnam, the people of Ho Chi Minh City (still also called Saigon by many of the locals) clear out and return to their villages to visit family for the extended holiday.  Being in Saigon for Tet is a unique experience that has both upsides and downsides.
The Good:
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Northern Vietnam

February 16, 2010

Our eight days in the northern Vietnam were spent among three cities: Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay. We did quite a bit of sightseeing, trekking and soaking up the feel of the north. Below you will find a brief overview of the highlights and a selection of our favorite pictures from these cities. [...]

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