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The Floating Villages of Tonle Sap

Southeast Asia’s largest lake is home to seasonally floating villages and hungry crocodiles.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonApril 6, 2023Posted inCambodia, food, geography, sociology, travelTags:Angkor, Cambodia, crocodiles, Kampong Phluc, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap, travel1 Comment on The Floating Villages of Tonle Sap

83. Cát Bà Island Escapades

Cát Bà may be the best destination in northern Vietnam for exploring the unique seascapes of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-acclaimed world heritage site.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonJuly 28, 2022August 1, 2022Posted ingeography, travelTags:Cat Ba Island, Ethnic Travel, geology, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay, travel, UNESCO, Vietnam3 Comments on 83. Cát Bà Island Escapades

4. Learning the City

A brief tour introduces some of the sights of Ho Chi MInh City, including the Bitexco Tower, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonOctober 7, 2020June 11, 2023Posted ingeography, history, religionTags:Ben Thanh Market, bitexco, Book Street, Buddhism, cathedral, Central Post Office, Ho Chi MInh City, jade emperor pagoda, notre-dame, Saigon, travel, Vietnam1 Comment on 4. Learning the City
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