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...]
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...]
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...]
Make them
This week Rachel has been back in Ho Chi Minh City and spending part of her time exploring the "hems" or alleyways of the city. The density of population in the city together with the maze of small alleyways that fill many areas result in entire … [Read more...]
Alleyways
There is a side of Ho Chi Minh City that you will never see without some intentionality. The city population is something in the neighborhood of 10 million and in many areas it is extremely dense. But it is off the main streets down the alleyways … [Read more...]
Urbanisation
Topic: Urbanisation Cam Tu works in a clothing factory seven days a week. Her salary is low so she works overtime whenever possible. Cam Tu is one of millions who have moved from the countryside to the cities to find a better life. Not for her, but … [Read more...]
Urban Poor in Viet Nam
Vietnam is the country with the highest urbanisation rate in Southeast Asia. Just a decade ago, only 24% of its population lived in cities, with 65% of the labour force employed in rural agriculture. Today, already more than 30 million people live in … [Read more...]
