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The Motorbike Question

Posted on by Dennis Davis
I could talk for hours about Vietnam’s motorbikes. Motorbike sales have increased in the country by as high as 9% a year in the past half-decade. It was a time period when global markets saw growth either stagnant or slowing. Three times, the Vietnamese government has re-evaluated its statistics on motorbike growth in this developing nation.… continue reading
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The Future Is Bright and The Grocery Store

Posted on by Dennis Davis
Hanoi was a city of many faces, each massive Burrow with its unique feel and character. The apartment was more on the extremity in the northeast end of the city. The tight-knit crisscrossing colonial spiderweb of organized chaos and jungle vistas was now replaced by broad avenues and a more structured grid-style layout.… continue reading
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Blood Makes Noise.

Posted on by Dennis Davis
Arriving in Hanoi I was not prepared for the pollution that seemed to smother the city. It was like looking through a gray, dingy pair of goggles. We drove for a while before crossing the Nhật Tân Bridge over the Red River, with its five cable-stayed towers representing the five ancient gates of the fabled city.… continue reading
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The Great Escape.

Posted on by Dennis Davis
At 2:45, over two hours after our original scheduled departure time, Vietjet flight VJ512 for the ancient capital city of Hanoi was called for boarding. Hanoi has been a populated settlement since circa 3000 BC. It was established as the capital of the Đại Việt people in 1010 and is Vietnam’s second-largest city by population.… continue reading
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A Sandwich By Any Other Name Is Simply A Sandwich.

Posted on by Dennis Davis
At 1:30, the doorbell rang. I got up and opened the door to find Diem standing in the hallway. She came in and sat down while I brushed my teeth and washed the grog off of my face. I opened the mini fridge and grabbed the Pepsi from inside that the hotel had generously provided.… continue reading
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Why Do I travel?

Posted on by Dennis Davis
Why do I travel? Well, why not? Traveling is different for each individual—some travel to get away, others for business, and yet others to visit family and friends. In addition, we may travel for food or entertainment. However, all of these examples are perfect excuses to hit the roads and skies and explore this beautiful world.… continue reading
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