Week 1 - Vietnam, My Homeland

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Vietnam! That’s where I’m from. When I say Vietnam you probably think about the Vietnam war, planes, things like that, but Vietnam is actually very nice. All the townspeople are nice and friendly. Plus, the view is beautiful too!
 
There are four major places I must talk about. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh/Saigon, Ha Long and Vinh. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and it’s like all the cultures of different places in Vietnam mixed together. In Hanoi everything is there, historic buildings, markets, the country side and a lot of modern places. Ho Chi minh is also awesome. It’s like Hanoi but busier. And it’s more modern there. Ha Long is one of the most beautiful places I have been and I’ve been to 14 different countries. Ha Long is more of a nice place for vacation rather than a place to live. The beaches are magnificent. Ha Long Bay is a must go to when visiting Vietnam, it’s beautiful and the water is super clear. Vinh is the countryside of Vietnam and the people are very friendly and nice, this is more of a minor city but if you want to experience the country and old side of Vietnam, I recommend Vinh.
 
Another awesome thing about Vietnam is their food. Vietnamese cuisine tastes very good. All the spices and herbs make a wonderful smell and taste. Pho is one of the most common dishes in Vietnam, it is clear noodles, broth and chicken/beef with some herbs. It is amazing, you can find Pho in the USA but it won’t be as good as the one in Vietnam.
 
Even though some people say Vietnam is horrible and the people are rude, that’s not true. Vietnam is an awesome place with wonderful people!