Sunday, March 31th, 2013
Santa Barbara Schools - Trip Reflections
Laura: We can't believe our Vietnam journey is on its last leg. It feels like months ago that we first arrived in Saigon, but also weirdly seems like it was just yesterday. We had an awesome trip and learned so much as individuals and as a group. This country has such a rich culture and history that is very interesting… [Read Full Article]Live Learn Travel,Student Travel Tips,Vietnam Student Trips
Saturday, March 30th, 2013
Santa Barbara Schools - March 30th - Hanoi
March 30thHanoiBy CarterI am happy to report that Bea is slowly realizing that the joke is over and that the free-range chicken has been obtained. We are happy to be coming home tomorrow, yet it will be a somber goodbye to this paradise known by many as Vietnam. It has been an amazing experience and we could not have asked… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Live Learn Travel,Vietnam Student Trips
Friday, March 29th, 2013
Santa Barbara Middle School - Saigon
Day 2 By ZacI woke up this morning around 6 in the morning. We all took showers and went off to eat breakfast in the hotel.Then we went on a bus ride to the War Remnants Museum (formerly known as the museum of American War Crimes.) I was disturbed by the horrifying images of effects of the Vietnam war. As we… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Friday, March 29th, 2013
Santa Barbara Schools - Peace Village
By PierceAfter an interesting bonding experience searching for paint, our troops headed to the Thanh Xuan PeaceVillage in the heart of Hanoi. Opened in 1991, this village serves as an orphanage and boarding school for people from infant ages to adulthood that live with the mental and physical disabilities as a result of Agent Orange. Students have classes and learn… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,PWT Guest Bloggers,Vietnam Student Trips
Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Santa Barbara Schools - Arrived In Hanoi
March 28th - Hanoi - By BlakeWe are back in the big city after four intense, fun-filled days in the sweltering Mekong Delta. There have been so many unforgettable moments on this journey so far that it is hard to keep them all straight. It's safe to say that not many people get to speak with an 84-year-old Viet Cong… [Read Full Article]PWT Guest Bloggers,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips