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Heaven in Hanoi at the Sofitel Metropole

by Karen Fawcett on November 28, 2009

The The Metropole has always been the place to stay in Hanoi. Legends of the rich and famous, as well royalty, have made it their home. Located in the heart of Hanoi, it’s near the city’s Old Quarter. The hotel opened in 1901, although if the research is correct, the Colonial building was constructed a [...]

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Hanoi adventures in Vietnam

by Karen Fawcett on November 18, 2009

If you’re someone who craves peace and quiet, don’t book a trip to Hanoi or Saigon. But they happen to be cities that have captured my heart. If forced to choose between the two, I’d head north to Hanoi, the country’s capital. There’s so much to see and learn in addition to seeing dramatic archeological sites and beautiful countryside. Even though more than one million Vietnamese were killed during the war, which many feel should never have been fought, Americans aren’t disliked.

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Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, or to many, Saigon

by Karen Fawcett on November 9, 2009

Welcome to Vietnam. It’s a long trip from the U.S. If you’re not accustomed to Asian culture, it can cause culture shock. Many travelers would be well advised to join a tour group. But if you decide to come, you’ll leave learning a lot, the least of which having more of an insight into an important part of history.

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