Another city. Another maze of hems. Hems (or alleyways) are pretty standard fare in any urban area within Viet Nam. I shared about them some as I toured in Saigon previously. The same seems to hold true here in Haiphong. Because the hems are … [Read more...]
Entreat
Many of you had probably never heard of Haiphong before seeing it in Rachel's travels this week. At only roughly 2 million, it's not really at the top tier of global cities. And yet it is 2 million men and women, boys and girls in need of the … [Read more...]
Sea place
Sitting at the mouth of the Cam River, Haiphong is Vietnam's third largest city, and the most important port in North Vietnam. I got to spend an afternoon exploring the Port and catching a glimpse of how average Vietnamese pass their afternoons and … [Read more...]
Render unto
The capital of Vietnam. Former capital of French Indochina. The millennial city that traces its beginning back to 1010 AD. This is Hanoi. A city of old and new, that offers memories of the past, while giving a glimpse of the future. A place … [Read more...]
Prayer power
Traveling through Hanoi has a different feel than other parts of the country. There is history there both from the Vietnam War as well as from that past 1,000 or so years. The presence of the government felt everywhere in the country is perhaps … [Read more...]
City alive
I jumped in the shuttle bus from the Hanoi airport without too much thought, and pulled out my phone to mindlessly scroll through my Facebook feed. By now, I've been traveling for six weeks. I've seen mountains and beaches and rural villages. I've … [Read more...]
Modern change
When I first arrived in Da Nang, I was surprised. I had associated it with being an American base during the Vietnam War. Forty years later, however, Da Nang is no longer a small beach town known for its military base. These days, it's a sprawling … [Read more...]
Future and a hope
We know the past of Da Nang. Can see bits of the present. But what about the future for this city? How will the future of Da Nang be a positive one? God has such a future planned - if only the people of Da Nang will seek Him with all their … [Read more...]
Reminiscence
Da Nang has changed quite a bit in the forty years since the Vietnam War. It is no longer the French port town or American military base that many may remember, but it continues to be a place steeped with a deep feeling of nostalgia. In Vietnam, … [Read more...]
Villages
This week I am in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The area is home to the Bana people. Known for their communal huts and vibrant culture, the Bana people also won a special place in my heart with their warm smiles. After a long night on the … [Read more...]
