EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 17 MIN
Captivated By First Visit to Vietnam, Karin Avila Can't Wait To Return -Graeme Kemlo
from Travel Writers Radio
Vietnam wasn’t on Karin Avila’s list of must-see destinations. But a 12-day journey exploring the water puppet theatres of Hanoi to the manicured gardens of Tra Que—a 400-year-old seaside “vegetable village”—left her captivated. Once scarred by war, Vietnam has risen to become one of the world’s most sought-after destinations. The food is fresh and plentiful, the coffee bold and sumptuous, and the people warm and inviting. Full moon lantern festivals and holidays celebrating kindness and charity add to the festive atmosphere, casting a lasting impression of this scintillating country.
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Vietnam wasn’t on Karin Avila’s list of must-see destinations. But a 12-day journey exploring the water puppet theatres of Hanoi to the manicured gardens of Tra Que—a 400-year-old seaside “vegetable village”—left her captivated. Once scarred by war, Vietnam has risen to become one of the world’s most sought-after destinations. The food is fresh and plentiful, the coffee bold and sumptuous, and the people warm and inviting. Full moon lantern festivals and holidays celebrating kindness and charity add to the festive atmosphere, casting a lasting impression of this scintillating country.
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