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VIETNAM

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” We all miss our
annual visits to India under the current situation of the global pandemic.
But I love traveling, and if anyone asks me about my favorite vacation, I
would say without batting an eye it was the one in Vietnam.

My family and I visited Vietnam in March 2017. As soon as we landed in
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, I could not wait to set foot in one of the
most beautiful places on Earth. The most remarkable attraction we visited

was Ha Long Bay. Honestly, Ha Long Bay is otherworldly. I felt as if being
there just unclogged my mind and teleported me into another dimension.
Seeing nature in its raw beauty was truly a visual feast. Seeing the massive
boulders, with patches of greenery and birds flying over the rocks was
breathtaking. We also went canoeing in the bay which was a terrific

experience. I definitely wasn’t ready to leave but we had to. Of course like any
other tourist there I took a lot of pictures. This is one of the reasons why I
love traveling. This trip amplified my interest in photography which I have

been doing a lot in the lockdown.
Moreover, since I enjoy learning about the cultures and traditions of
different countries, I enjoyed my visit to the handmade enamel artworks
made in the Bat Trang province of Hanoi. All the work was very intricate
and beautiful. They also used interesting tools like eggshells and coconut husk

to create special effects in the artworks.
What truly set this vacation apart was that I was able to spend time with
my family and nature at the same time. I hope that my experience in

Vietnam brings out the traveller in you too!

By
Vibhavan Saibuvis

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