2025-04-14

Letters from Indochina (Part 15)

I made my way back to Hoi An, a historic town located in Central Vietnam. Known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, lantern-lit streets, and...

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2025-04-13

Letters from Indochina (Part 14)

Da Lat is a city in Vietnam’s Central Highlands known for its cool climate, pine forests, and hilly terrain. Originally established by the French...

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2025-04-12

Letters from Indochina (Part 13)

Today I had a ton of time to kill before my evening flight to Da Lat. I spent much of it eating. Breakfast, in...

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2025-04-11

Letters from Indochina (Part 12)

The Mekong Delta has changed hands many times throughout history. Once part of the Khmer Empire, it’s still known to Cambodians as Kampuchea Krom,...

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2025-04-10

Letters from Indochina (Part 11)

This morning I had mi kho, or Vietnamese dry noodles. They are typically served with the noodles and toppings in one bowl, and a...

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2025-04-09

Letters from Indochina (Part 10)

Vietnam was the cornerstone of French Indochina. Of the three territories colonized by France, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, Vietnam was the most populous, the...

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2025-04-08

Letters from Indochina (Part 9)

Today was my last full day in Cambodia, and I wanted to make the most of it. I woke up early again to catch...

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2025-04-07

Letters from Indochina (Part 8)

Before heading back into the park, I realized I had only scratched the surface of the Small Circuit. It turns out the Small Circuit...

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2025-04-06

Letters from Indochina (Part 7)

This morning I visited Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most iconic temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Built in the early 12th century...

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2025-04-05

Letters from Indochina (Part 6)

Today, I arrived in Siem Reap, a town in northwestern Cambodia. While it’s known for its markets and nightlife, most visitors come for one...

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