The morning started with a group of us going to the Bến Thành Market. Here, we purchased souvenirs for ourselves and family. We parted with Hien, who had been extremely helpful throughout the whole visit. We went back to the hotel and went to the bar to eat lunch and take a final panoramic view in before checking out of the hotel. We used a shuttle to travel to the local … [Read more...] about HCMC and Hanoi: May 27
The day started again early in the morning with breakfast from Saigon Eden Star Hotel. I was able to try dragonfruit, a local favorite, and of course, coffee. We then met with our tour guide, William, who organized our tour of Mekong Delta. This region of southern Vietnam is known for its rich culture and floating markets. A floating market is a boat docked out on the water … [Read more...] about HCMC and Mekong Delta: May 26
Today we awoke early to eat the hotel breakfast (very good,) before departing to visit the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. It is regarded as the best business school in the area and is hoping to obtain AACSB accreditation by 2020. Three faculty members presented about their university and then we presented about Missouri State. They were very interested in pursuing a … [Read more...] about HCMC: May 25
The last few days have been full of activities and travel. We departed from the Springfield, Missouri airport on Tuesday, May 22. Our first layover was at the Chicago O’Hare Airport where we caught a 13.5 hour flight to Doha, Qatar. The airplane was nice and updated. Once in Doha, we took a two hour city tour where we were able to see highlights of the city. Doha is a rich … [Read more...] about Travel and Arrival: Doha and HCMC. May 22-24
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and one of the places we have a long layover on our trip. It is home to more than 8 million people, so it has about 2 million more people than Missouri. It is home to the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Arun, all famous places to visit. This city features immaculate architecture and rich heritage. On the streets you can find vendors and … [Read more...] about Bangkok, Thailand