Vietnam Travel

From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, The War, The Roosevelts, and others: a vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart--the companion volume to the major, multipart PBS film to be aired in September 2017. More than forty years...

Vietnam - Culture Smart! outlines the history, culture, and traditions of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now underway, and gives practical advice on what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. It aims to help you discover for yourself the warmth and vast potential of this fascinating country and its delightful people. They are open and friendly, with senses of humor and irony, and are frankly curious about the outside world.

Imagine walking through the vibrant streets of Vietnam, confidently communicating with locals and immersing yourself in the culture. With the six audio sessions contained in this introductory Vietnamese course, you can quickly and easily learn the essential Vietnamese phrases and vocabulary you need to make the most of your trip.

Imagine a young doctor, trained in the latest medical knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment, suddenly transported back to one of the world’s most isolated and unforgiving environments - Nome, Alaska. That’s what happen to Dr. Sims. His plans to become a pediatric surgeon were drastically changed when, on the eve of being drafted into the army to serve as a MASH surgeon in Vietnam, he was offered a commission in the US Public Health for assignment in Anchorage, Alaska, where he was scheduled to act as chief of pediatrics at the Alaska Native Medical Center.

Byen som engang ble kalt Østens Paris har vært utsatt for store prøvelser, kanskje særlig de siste hundre årene. Før Vietnamkrigen kunne man finne mye å sette pris på: en fargerik historie, en rik kultur, kald øl, fransk champagne og bakverk, en velutdannet overklasse, eksotiske, vakre kvinner i det myke aftenlyset. Og opium... Mye har forandret seg siden den gang, og likevel så lite. Reiseskildringer beskriver steder som har og har hatt en viktig posisjon både geografisk og kulturelt sett.