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A Journey To Vietnam (Finale)

One of the things I learned when I was the admin officer of the Boracay Chamber of Commerce was the importance of tourism. It aims to make local businesses successful while supporting, promoting, and protecting their interests. That’s exactly what I observed during our city tour in Hanoi Vietnam. Their tourism industry works hard, and it’s no wonder Vietnam has become one of the top tourist destinations in Asia today. Since Cherry May and I are interested in history and literature, our City Tour was the perfect opportunity to explore both.   The Tr ấ n Qu ố c Pagoda Our first destination was a pagoda. From our tour guide, I learned the difference between a pagoda and a temple. I had always thought they were the same, but they are not. A pagoda is a Buddhist place of worship, whereas a temple is used to honor gods, ancestors, or cultural heroes.   The historic Tr ấ n Qu ố c Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in the city. Although it is not primarily a cemetery, some pagodas co...

A Shepherd’s Heart

A Journey To Vietnam (Part 2)

A Journey to Vietnam (Part 1)