David Lee Reichbaum’s blog Vox 2008-06-26T03:58:05Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00cdf3a1fffbcb8f/ Some News & Photos tag:vox.com,2008-06-25:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00fad694d1b50004 2008-06-25T21:50:47Z 2008-06-26T03:58:05Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Mountain Top Skyline

Hey guys, haven't had time to update Vox recently as I'm currently applying for financial aid and seeking housing in preparation for attending grad school! Come August, I'll begin a Masters of Public Administration at Monterey Institute for Inte...

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]]> Jaipur Bombings and Weddings tag:vox.com,2008-05-15:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00fa9674e4070002 2008-05-15T04:27:07Z 2008-05-15T06:23:03Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

CIMG2400 CIMG2403

Eric, Liz and I are currently in Jaipur, India. Two nights ago six bombs went off in the historic city centre killing 80 and wounding at over 100 according to media sources. Luckily we were outside of the city at a wedding. The events of the d...

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]]> Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City tag:vox.com,2008-04-27:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00e398f4003c0004 2008-04-27T14:00:01Z 2008-04-27T14:00:01Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Reunification Palace Independence Hall War Remnants Museum

Following a day in the beachy city of Nha Trang we split from our European travel mates Hilde and Pascal, who headed for Da Lat in the Southern Highlands to trek and visit minority villages. After a few hours in the bus and a noodly lunch break s...

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]]> Hoi An- Vietnamese Cuisine, Clothing and Encounters tag:vox.com,2008-04-27:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00f48d111baa0001 2008-04-27T10:36:14Z 2008-04-27T10:36:14Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Hoi An Riverside Hoi An, Vietnam (Semester at Sea, Spring '07)

The bus ride from Hue to Hoi An featured impressive mountain, countryside and seaside views. Hoi An is a calm and scenic port town near the center of Vietnam known for fine cuisine and trade of fabrics, particularly silk. The prices are so low ...

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]]> Tuk-tuks, Minh A's Ancient Guesthouse and Soursop tag:vox.com,2008-04-27:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00e398f3ef180004 2008-04-27T08:44:15Z 2008-04-27T09:53:07Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Tuk-Tuk Minh A Ancient Family Guesthouse- Hoi An Soursop

From Hanoi to Saigon, we sampled a wide variety of transport, accommodation and dining. Here are a few of the high, and low lights... Transport Tuk-tuk: Slow four person covered carts pulled by a motorcycle. Generally cheap and pleasant for s...

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]]> Huế: "Demilitarized" tag:vox.com,2008-04-18:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00e398f15df40005 2008-04-18T18:02:41Z 2008-04-18T18:09:28Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Hue Citadel Gate Self-Imolation Perfume River

After a long and rather uncomfortable ride overnight from Hanoi to Huế, Eric, Theresa, Jade, Pascal, Hildegaard and myself arrived at our cozy and affordable guesthouse. The sun was very hot that afternoon but, determined to discover the city, we...

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]]> Halong Bay's Surreal Scenery tag:vox.com,2008-04-15:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00f48ceee56c0003 2008-04-15T23:51:40Z 2008-04-18T16:26:25Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Pirates at Halong Bay Light in the Darkness

From Hanoi, Eric, myself and a crew of about twelve seafaring travels set to spend three days and two nights in the legendary Halong Bay. The karst limestone formations from Southern China extend far into Southeast Asia and into the Bay east of...

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]]> Eating and Drinking Cobra in Hanoi tag:vox.com,2008-04-15:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00f48ceee17a0003 2008-04-15T22:31:23Z 2008-04-19T17:29:58Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Our Snake Charmer/Butcher Snake in a Bottle Whiskey Cobra's Beating Heart on a Plate w/Vodka & Knife Cobra's Blood with Vodka Shots Cobra, Lavie, Beer, Penis of Bear Alcohol

When I popped up from behind Eric at Hanoi Backpacker's Hostel he'd already made friends at the rooftop BBQ and began making arrangements for the night. A courageous group of eleven travelers decided to try the local delicacy, "cobra" and that's...

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]]> The Other Side of the Border in Lang Son, Vietnam tag:vox.com,2008-04-15:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00f48d0d8add0001 2008-04-15T21:14:55Z 2008-04-15T22:48:55Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Lake of Lang Son Lang Son Mountains

Crossing the Chinese/Vietnamese border was a smooth process. I stopped in the Vietnamese border city of Lang Son for a bite to eat and to catch a southbound bus to Hanoi. My first lesson in handling aggressive Vietnamese merchants began the mom...

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]]> Suspense on the Chinese-Vietnamese border tag:vox.com,2008-04-13:asset-6a00cdf3a1fffbcb8f00f48cedfb660002 2008-04-13T08:16:27Z 2008-04-15T05:01:25Z David Lee Reichbaum http://davidlee.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Wang Lun & I "Foreign Language Corner" Altar Boys Lost Bank Card!? OH NO Great Kids Goodbye China, Hello Vietnam

Shortly following where I left off in the last entry I was southbound, heading to Hanoi to meet Eric on an overnight train from Guilin. Everything was going smoothly. I had three nice cabinmates, a 20something couple from England and a friendly...

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