Transportation in Vietnam has undergone a lot of changes in the last ten years. High speed railway was implemented about five years ago, which allowed quick travel between the major cities. Air travel is also very cheap and popular for domestic transportation. The major cities have a subway/metro which has added to the modernization of the Vietnamese transportation. There are … [Read more...] about Vietnam: transportation
I did some research on the ways to get around within Bhutan. Taxis seem to be the most popular option for any tourists as they will know how to best deal with the ever-changing environment. The prices are quite high as tourism is still quite rare. Foreigners can obtain a two week driving license, but the process is a little complicated. Bhutan only has four airports total with … [Read more...] about Bhutan: transportation
Vietnam is famous for their cuisine, which, unlike Bhutanese food, can be found around the world. It is regarded as one of the most healthy cuisines in the world, which leads to a healthy society. Condiments, sauces, and seasonings are important to meal-times in Vietnam: shrimp paste, fish sauce, chilies, and bean sprouts, to name a few. Meals always include steamed rice, a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Cuisine
Chilies, cheese, and pork can all be found in extremely popular dishes among Bhutanese cuisine. A quick Google search of "Bhutanese foods" leads to a list of many exotic, but popular, dishes found all around Bhutan. Bhutanese cheese seems to be the main ingredient in many dishes: ema datshi, kewa datshi, shamu datshi, and shakam ema datshi, to name a few. The first, ema datshi, … [Read more...] about Bhutanese Cuisine
the Cu Chi tunnels Is not only to provid underground shelter, But also served a key role during combat operations, including as a base for Communist attacks against nearby Saigon. The tunnels were dug with simple tools and bare hands during the French occupation in the 1940s, and further expanded during the Vietnam War in the 1960s to provide refuge and a defensive advantage … [Read more...] about CU CHI TUNNELS