“A street vendor is broadly defined as a person who offers goods for sale to the public without having a permanent built-up structure from which to sell” (Bhowmik, 2005). A street vendor has the flexibility to be stationary by means of occupying a space or mobile from moving from one spot to the next. An […]
Out with the Old and In with the New
On November 3rd, 2014 our class took a trip to view more of Ho Chi Minh City’s (HCMC) Urban Development areas. In our environmental studies class and in other research proposals, we’ve been discussing Vietnam’s plan to modernize the up and coming cities. The greatest focus is of modernization is in Hanoi, the capital. Second […]
Body Movin’
The mega cities of Vietnam are sprawling with up and coming industry. There seems to be renovations or buildings gaining levels every night. Even with all of the growth in industry, these cities are able to keep numerous parks that perform many duties for the public and appearance of the cities. This observation will look […]
Tour Guide Fantasy
Reactions of the tour guides at the Ben Dinh, Cu Chi Tunnels On Saturday the 20th of September, the Lewis & Clark Vietnam program went on a half day tour at the Ben Dinh Cu Chi Tunnels recreational park. This district was a significant area during the “Vietnam War”, or what the Vietnamese refer to […]
The role of spirits in production and lifestyle of the Mekong Delta
This past weekend we took a trip outside Ho Chi Minh City to see some of the country side and more specifically the Mekong Delta. During the boat tour of the trip, our lovely host mentioned some superstitions and involvement of spirits in the Mekong waters which quickly caught my attention. It also got me […]