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The Dao of Crossing the Street
Let me preface: I know this blog is supposed to be about Vietnam, and I promise, I’ll get there. But before I start, I just want to explain a bit about the notion of the Dao, or the way, that … Continue reading
Taxi
There are many benefits from travelling with Pac-Rim: you get the chance to try new foods, make new friends, see the world, and gain an enormous amount of street smarts. My Saturday night began by venturing out with my roommate … Continue reading
Sensory Overload
Imagine being jostled awake at 6AM by an unfamiliar mammalian call after your first night in foreign, smelly Hanoi. You rub your eyes and take note of your growling stomach, struggling to remember the street you had arrived by the … Continue reading
Welcome to Vietnam
We left the rainforests of Borneo for a different kind of jungle, that of an urban Vietnamese city. The rainforest was not exactly what one would call “quiet”. Cicadas, frogs, buzzing mosquitoes, and heavy downpours provided us with constant, yet … Continue reading
Mongolia Questionnaire
After leaving Mongolia, we asked everyone to answer a few questions about our experiences in our first country. Here are some of the highlights from people’s responses: Question 1: What was your favorite restaurant in Mongolia? Overwhelmingly Pac Rimmers voted … Continue reading