Monday, March 05th, 2012
Floating Markets and Bike Touring in the Mekong Delta
Francis Parker School - North to South - Day TenHello world. We are writing to you from the depths of the Mekong River Delta, a treacherous river jungle of snakes and wild catfish. Luckily, one beast we don’t have to worry about is the mighty mosquito, since they haven’t been “bugging” us lately. We got another early start this morning… [Read Full Article]PWT Guest Bloggers,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
South to Saigon
Francis Parker School - North to South - Day SevenOur group awoke Sunday morning on our beloved night train around 5:35, and quickly exited. Everyone seemed very tired after so much traveling in a short time. Us students were excited to hear that we would be returning to our Hanoi hotel where we would meet up with the South to… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student travelers
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Hiking, Water Buffalo, Rice Paddies & Karaoke
Francis Parker School - North to South - Day Six Friday morning was slow. Everyone got up at different times to explore the town and to get breakfast. It was nice to observe the cloudy covering in Sapa before the tourist activities started. We met up again before lunch and checked out of the hotel to embark on our hike… [Read Full Article]Global Community,Live Learn Travel,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Friday, February 17th, 2012
A Vietnamese Train Experience
Greetings friends and family! We trust that you are all well.The night train to Sapa was definitely an experience we will never forget. Although some of us were not feeling very well, it was a bonding experience for all. There were two bunk-beds in each cabin which made for very cramped quarters. Let's just say we were happy to arrive… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Education,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
A Visit to "The Girl in the Picture" Kim Phuc's Family Home
Francis Parker School - South to North - Day ThreeToday was a very fun and eventful day. Our first major event was a visit to Kim Phuc's family's house. However, along the way our tour guide, Mr. Hao, was kind enough to tell us his life story. Like most Vietnamese citizens Mr. Hao was affected by the Vietnam War. He… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Political Thoughts,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips