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Vietnam: Changing Hoi An

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 @ 05:53 UTC

by Preetam Rai

Countries:: Vietnam
Topics:: Arts & Culture, Business, Travel

Duong Lam Anh blogs about a visit to the historic town of Hoi An in Vietnam. The blogger is impressed with the change that tourism has brought to this city. “The road along the river, used to be empty, if not deserted, is now filled with restaurants and shops. People have changed, too. They seem to be more professional in their business.”

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