Beginning in the feudal period, the Vietnamese would continually defend themselves against foreign invaders, including both the Chinese and the Mongolians, on these waters.
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It was on these grounds that students came to not only study, but live (not unlike our modern day universities), while undergoing rigorous scholarship for the duration of 3-to-7 years.
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Due to the a-typical structural composition witnessed in each mound's mountainous-like appearance (more vertical and smooth, opposed to sloping towards its peak), scientists have collectively maintained that this region of Vietnam must have was once been submerged underwater.
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Chosen for its encompassing fortress-like surrounding of towering limestone formations, Hoa Lu of Ninh Binh in Vietnam once severed as the nation's economic, political, and cultural centre, as well as capital city.
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From Thailand, to Vietnam, to Cambodia, to Laos, one quickly comes to realize that they are staring at the exact same piece of merchandise, re-marketed for the country you are currently in.
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From fried food, to iconic Thai shawls and pants, to souvenir knick-knacks you give out to your friends when retuning back home, to even the famed Ocarina (made famous by Nintendo's Zelda series), you can always find something of potential value from one of these vendors.
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Perhaps, by learning to unify both the old and the new, we can finally find a more effective solution to both world hunger and the appropriate balance of resources.
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In an effort to defend against potentially fatal future attacks, the women began wrapping brass rings around their necks, should the tiger ever return. Slowly, however, the rings transitioned away from being a thing of utility and into a mark of beauty.
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If this were ten thousand years in the future, would archaeologists, too, think that we once worshiped a figure colloquially know as "The Dark Knight"?
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A prime example of the warrior code; upholding discipline, honour, respect, courage and benevolence, Muay Thai is - for good reason - one of Thailand's major pride-and-joy's.
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The crux of spiritual wonder and mysticism, divinity comes with no shortage in Chiang Mai, Thailand. From various spaces to manifestations of worship, Thailand boasts some of the highest spiritual reverence across Asia, truly believing and revering the spirit in all things.
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Though tourism does play a major role in this region's development, spirituality is still maintained throughout, as most temples are made open and free to the public; some even hosting what is colloquially known as "Monk Chat."
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All life, as it is perceived, is a duality. All life, as it is perceived, is a contrast. All life, as it is perceived, is a maxim of truth just waiting to be realized. All life... All life...
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For, who cages the caged? The one who is caged themselves.
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A true balance of opposites in more ways than one, peering into the future can certainly be achieved by visiting this astounding city of lights; which almost never seems to sleep.
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We wander so far only to realize that we haven’t even taken the time to appreciate the beauty in our own backyard. The grass is greenest where we stand, not where we are looking to go.
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Shrouded in both mystery and misconception, the people of Hanoi in Vietnam are some of the most hospitable, resolute and hard working people within the Asia Pacific.
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