Ha Noi: Bon Appetit!

Some of us eat to live, some of us live to eat, and then there are the Vietnamese. From the … Continue reading Ha Noi: Bon Appetit!

Asia, Southeast Asia

Hong Kong: Manhattan on Steroids

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Asia

Here We Go Again!

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Africa, Antarctica, Asia, North America, Reflections, RTW, South America

6 Months Down, 0 to Go

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Africa, Asia, Reflections, RTW, South America

Potty Talk – the Sequel

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Asia, North America, Reflections

War in the Pacific – Part 2

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Reflections, RTW

Fellow Travelers – Sea Dazed

Last in a sporadic series of passenger introductions Day 171 – cruising Hubbard Glacier in Alaska – find Insignia on … Continue reading Fellow Travelers – Sea Dazed

Asia, Reflections, RTW

War in the Pacific – Part 1

Day 168 – in the Bering Sea – find Insignia on CruiseMapper It never occurred to us before leaving home … Continue reading War in the Pacific – Part 1

Reflections, RTW

Fellow Travelers – One in a Million

Day 165 – in the North Pacific Ocean – Find Insignia on CruiseMapper A nonagenarian is a person aged 90 … Continue reading Fellow Travelers – One in a Million

Asia, Reflections, RTW

All Choked Up

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16 responses to “Ha Noi: Bon Appetit!”

loudlyfurry850e592085

December 5, 2024

Great!

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loudlyfurry850e592085

December 5, 2024

Great story, Beautiful pictures!

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Vicki

December 5, 2024

This city is such a testament to resilience. It teaches us so much about the human spirit.Vicki

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CDA Spine

December 4, 2024

Thanks so much! How is your back?
Jeff

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  December 5, 2024
  
  Louis’s back surgery made him a new man, Dr. Larson, and there’s no end to adventures, thanks to you!
  
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Vicki

December 4, 2024

Do you have to be careful about eating anything, eg dairy or fresh washed vegetables due to the water? Years ago we avoided those in Cambodia but still had one nasty reaction from street food.

But even if you can’t eat it it’s beautiful to see and smell!

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  December 5, 2024
  
  Ya know, Vicki, as a newsman on the road for 40 years, Louis followed an iron-clad policy of never eating street food. Because it always looks so good, we have modified the policy to give ourselves permission to eat it on outings with locals. In Ho Chi Minh City last year, we took a motor scooter tour of the city (each of us behind a driver) that included wonderful street food. The guide told us it takes a local to know where we could eat safely. We often don’t eat raw produce like lettuce even in restaurants and hotels in many parts of the world, but we have not needed to take that precaution in Asia so fare. We have eaten with abandon in three countries now, without ill effect. (And may that statement not jinx us! Nothing is worse on the road than traveler gut.)
  
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Sharon Lynch

December 4, 2024

Hi Doris and Louis, This is a wonderful documentary of Viet Nam travels. I love it.

I have a question: As you know, we now have a Viet Namese/American branch of the family that has not been back for 30+ years, although they have frequent visitors from Viet Nam.

I wonder if they might follow your trip via Facebook? It might be interesting to hear about how things are from an American point of view, currently.

Thanks dears! Sharon

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  December 5, 2024
  
  Hi, Sharon, and what a great idea for your extended family. Anyone who receives email can subscribe to the blog by clicking https://louisanddorispartout.com/subscribe/ and filling in the blanks. Googling https://louisanddorispartout.com/ will bring up the blog any time. Our newest blog will always be the one at the top.
  
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Ann

December 4, 2024

Good Morning – I read this while eating shredded wheat, and some how, my experience was elevated! Loved the pictures – my favorite is the fresh fruit on the bicycle.

As for Barbie, she will make a statement where ever she goes.

Take care, have fun and see you soon,

Ann

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Christy

December 4, 2024

I’m salivating from reading your post.
everything looks delicious. But good luck in crossing those streets

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Gwenn Marie

December 4, 2024

I see I completely had my fingers on the wrong keys, there. I’m Gwenn Marie!!!

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happilykitten057a443461

December 4, 2024

Oh so so so and even more so splendid, this piece! Now I’m remembering the amazing foods we ate in Laos, but I can’t now recall. Something wrapped in a banana leaf, filled with something ground out in an upside down shaped colander thing. It’ll come to me later. And of course the coffee. Didn’t try weasel or any of the others you mention, but of course we brought home the apparatus.

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Gwebb Narue

December 4, 2024

WOW, my taste buds are truly jealous!! Great story (foodie!!) and the photos are so evocative. Thanks for getting us out and about!!!

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patboyle2674

December 4, 2024

Gre

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SUZANNE PELLAND

December 4, 2024

Louis. Il était temps que tu retournes au Vietnam, juste pour tes photos magnifiques. Pour y avoir été, je revois cette endroit très photogénique.

Bonne continuation.

Suzanne

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