Author requests anonymity. Let’s get personal. I wish that I could tell you that I have always been one of those people who straddled the line between American and Vietnamese Culture. On the contrary, I’m that girl – the girl who ran as far away from that line as possible the minute she figured out how to completely cross it. I’m the white-washed, culture abandoning … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Sexuality: Being Homesexual in a Traditional Culture
Explore Phu Quoc Island
This article was written Sam Llewellyn from the Telegraph and published on Vietnam Travel News by Active Travel Vietnam. "Phu Quoc island in Vietnam offers chances to relax on the beach, explore fragrant countryside, marvel at wildlife – and enjoy sumptuous seafood. Just get there before mass tourism," says Sam Llewellyn. The plane crawls high above the Mekong delta … [Read more...] about Explore Phu Quoc Island
Tech in Vietnam: Death of Facebook & Twitter clones forces 4 worthwhile innovations
This is a guest post by Chip Huyen. Chip Huyen is a prominent blogger, "Barcamp Nomad," and a well respected thought leader on technology in Asia. Chip has been a web editor, freelance writer, a community manager, and a founder of Free Hugs Vietnam, a youth volunteer organization. Chip is based out of South East Asia. --- Some people might say that if 2007 and 2008 are the … [Read more...] about Tech in Vietnam: Death of Facebook & Twitter clones forces 4 worthwhile innovations
DRD Provides Scholarships and Hope to the Disabled in Vietnam
This article is written by the LIN Center for Community Development: Info@LINvn.org Participants at a March workshop designed to match career-oriented PWDs with mentors. The Disabled in Vietnam According to the Vietnam General Statistics Office, 15% of the population have a disability. Among them, less than 20% have a secondary or high school degree and less than 1% have … [Read more...] about DRD Provides Scholarships and Hope to the Disabled in Vietnam
VSA Culture Show: UCSC’s The Seven Wonders of Vietnam
04.13.2010 - This article was written by Guest Blogger Mai Nguyen. Mai is the current VSA President at UC Santa Cruz. Through her leadership, UCSC continues to be an amazing organization, dedicated to improving society and promoting Vietnamese heritage and culture. Past the alluring blue waves and mysterious redwood trees, University of Santa Cruz VSA beats strong once … [Read more...] about VSA Culture Show: UCSC’s The Seven Wonders of Vietnam