Well, we landed in Sri Lanka after the worst flight experience of my life. It was so bumpy and the flight attendants sprayed us with some kind of disinfectant while we landed. I don't think I'll fly Air Asia again! To add to that, they lost my luggage. When we landed in Sri Lanka, I stood at the luggage belt for a long time with no sign of my luggage. Eventually I went to the … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka
It's our last full day in Vietnam and we decided to take full advantage! We booked an excursion to go the Mekong Delta. When we got there we got on a boat and traveled to two different islands. We got to ride in a canoe, taste fresh fruit, sample traditional food at lunch, and ride in a horse and carriage. Everything we experienced was extremely authentic and we had a great … [Read more...] about Free day
Today we visted the Dobla manufacturing plant and culinary school! It was super interesting to learn about how Dobla operates around the world and their business strategies! My favorite part was being able to tour the actual factory floor! The process of making delicate and intricate chocolate takes so much work and focus. I was very impressed with all of the workers at Dobla! … [Read more...] about Day three in Vietnam!
We've been in Vietnam for a day and a half now and there are plenty of differences to note, however, some things stand out more than others. The amount of traffic in Ho Chi Minh is unreal. There are so many motorbikes and the lack of traffic laws in through the roof! I don't think I'll ever get used to the differences. It's fascinating that everyone somehow knows where to go … [Read more...] about Observations
After finally getting a full night of sleep, we woke up this morning and ate breakfast at the hotel! After breakfast we visited one of the local universities in Ho Chi Minh. It was a lot of fun to interact with the students and add them on social media. We had really interesting conversations about our different lifestyles. I learned a lot about their culture and life as a … [Read more...] about First full day in Ho Chi Minh