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Author(s): Walter Mason
ISBN(s): 9781741759495, 1741759498
Edition: Kindle
File Details: PDF, 2.22 MB
Year: 2011
Language: english
SKU: EB-1978360 Category: Tag:

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ISBN 10: 1741759498
ISBN 13: 9781741759495
Author: Walter Mason

Get a taste of the real Vietnam and its people on a sometimes funny, always fascinating journey from the bustling cities to out of the way villages, into Buddhist monasteries and along the Mekong
From the crazy heat and color of Saigon to the quieter splendor of Hanoi, this is a rare, joyous, and at times hilarious insight into 21st century Vietnam. Seduced by the beauty and charm of its people and the sensuousness of its culture we can almost taste the little coconut cakes cooked over a fire in a smoky Can Tho kitchen, or smell the endless supplies of fresh baguettes and croissants just out of city ovens. As colorful city cafes and bars make way for visits to out-of-the-way shrines and temples, we take an impromptu visit to forbidden fortune tellers, and glimpse a little of the Cao Dai religion, made famous in Graham Greene’s The Quiet American. Traveling off the beaten track to far-flung villages and lesser-known towns, we cruise along the Mekong, board hopelessly overcrowded local buses, or perch perilously on the back of motorbikes. Behind-the-scenes visits to Buddhist monasteries reveal a quieter and more transcendent world beyond the busy day trips of tourists, and in the process, we begin to see the country through the eyes of its people.

Destination Saigon 1st Table of contents:

  • Monks and Movie Stars – Explores the juxtaposition of ancient Buddhist traditions with the modern entertainment industry in Vietnam.

  • Hairdressers and Seamstresses – Delves into the daily lives and professions of ordinary Vietnamese people.

  • Telling Lies About Confucius – Examines the influence of Confucian philosophy in contemporary Vietnamese society.

  • Latin Quarter – A look at the French colonial legacy in Vietnam’s architecture and culture.

  • Mystical Hanoi – A journey through the spiritual and historical sites of Vietnam’s capital.

  • When Cheap Isn’t Cheerful – Discusses the challenges and realities of budget travel in Vietnam.

  • The Towers of Bình Định – Explores the ancient Cham towers in the Bình Định province.

  • Ice Cream in Quy Nhon – A lighthearted account of a visit to the coastal city of Quy Nhon.

  • Don’t Pay the Ferryman’s Crazy Delta – An adventure through the Mekong Delta, highlighting its unique waterways and communities.

  • Dad’s Place On – Reflects on family connections and personal experiences in Vietnam.

  • Grandmother’s – A tribute to the author’s grandmother and her influence on his journey.

  • Tay Ninh – An exploration of the Cao Dai religion and its temple in Tay Ninh.

  • Dressing – Discusses traditional Vietnamese clothing and its cultural significance.

  • Feng Shui and Flower – An insight into the role of Feng Shui and floral arrangements in Vietnamese life.

  • Forgotten – A reflection on overlooked aspects of Vietnamese history and culture.

  • Hello – A concluding chapter that ties together the themes of the book.

  • The Can Tho Feast – A detailed account of a culinary experience in Can Tho.

  • Losing Hope – A personal narrative about challenges faced during the journey.

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