'Schoolies', for your information, is the party period after the HSC when a lot of school leavers descend on certain places near beaches, drink themselves silly and stumble around the place hungover, often after being arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
(Photo from trailsurfers.wordpress.com)
Not really my scene...
So rather than blowing my money on overpriced booze and crappy accommodation, I decided to travel to Vietnam for 10 days with a mate, who felt the exact same way!
And I'm so glad I did! 'Why?', you may ask?
Firstly, the food was amazing! Everything is so fresh (thank the lack of refrigeration for that) and tasty! I made it my goal to try as many regional specialities as possible... Followed by 1 bowl of Pho per day. I'm proud to say that I succeeded, but you'll read about that in my later posts. ;)
Secondly, Vietnam possesses a rich and diverse culture and history, steeped in centuries of war, trade and religion. I don't profess to be a scholar on Vietnam (yet), but I was particularly taken by some of the Museums and exhibitions on the War and Women... as well as experiencing first-hand how Vietnam is coping with modernity.
Lastly, I couldn't help but feel like I was living some chaotic spectacle! There's so much energy and activity that one could be easily overwhelmed, whether in the bustling markets or the roadside restaurants.
So now that we've got that straight, let's get on to the trip!
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