Category Archives: Vietnam

30 Remarkable Bridges From Around the World

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

What makes a bridge remarkable? Well in some cases, it is simply because it is famous, beautiful or unique. But in other cases it is due to the location, purpose, size or design. All of these bridges we have walked … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Pictures and Burial Practices From Around the World

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have often been fascinated by the wide range of burial customs we have seen while traveling around the world. Each different culture, country or religion has their own way of paying tribute to or memorializing their departed. Here are … Continue reading →

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2016 – Another Year Gets Wrapped Up!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 2016 ~ At home in Southern California Whew, I feel like I am sliding into home plate after a ninth inning Grand Slam. Our year was once again filled to the brim with exciting travel and memorable moments. We managed … Continue reading →

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Cu Chi Tunnels and the American War

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

March 25th ~ Cu Chi Tunnels, outside of Saigon, Vietnam Cu Chi Tunnels At the entrance to the site, we first have a chance to walk past enormous shells, bombs and weapons that had been collected by the Viet Cong … Continue reading →

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Black Teeth Women of Vietnam

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

April 2nd ~ (continued) ~ Near Hanoi, visiting the Black Teeth Women Finally the stop I had been most intrigued about and what had tipped me over the edge to go on todays optional excursion – visiting the small town … Continue reading →

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VIETNAM ~ Thay Pagoda, Dao Thuc Village, Thuy Dinh Stage and Long Tri

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Warning: This post may be disturbing to some. The first half is fine, I’ll clue you in when to stop reading if you are kind-hearted, love animals, have a weak stomach, or simply a decent human being… April 2 ~ … Continue reading →

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Life on the Streets in Hanoi

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

April 1st – Evening in Hanoi Life happens on the streets and sidewalks in Hanoi. Many items are for sale – in fact you can buy just about anything. 

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Hanoi ~ Hanoi Hilton, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and a Water Puppet Show

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

April 1st ~ Hanoi, Vietnam Today was rather blah. We once again had some drizzle, interspersed with simply dark clouds and cool weather. The type of day that most people would prefer sitting in front of a warm fire, have … Continue reading →

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Vietnam ~ Farming and Burial Customs

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

March 31 ~ North Vietnam Conical woven hats dot the fields. Both women and men can be seen squatting over their crops, using wooden hand tools, or planting by hand. This is agricultural land where over 70% of the Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Ha Long Bay (Halong Bay) – Much anticipated, surreal, ephemeral, gray

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

March 30th & 31st ~ Ha Long Bay (Halong Bay), Vietnam In real-time, we are now nestled back in Southern California, enjoying our time with our son and his girlfriend for a few days before heading up to our tiny … Continue reading →

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