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In this completely updated and revised guide to Vietnam, James Sullivan's enthusiasm for his adopted country is clear in his coverage of all of major sites, along with some lesser known surprises as well. The book begins in the ancient capital of Hanoi, moving on to surrounding sites including fabled Ha Long Bay and hilltribe villages tucked away in the jungle-covered mountains; North-Central Vietnam, including visits to Vietnamese tunnels related to the Vietnam War; the ancient cities of Hue and Hoi An; the Southern Central Highlands, featuring wildlife-filled Cat Tien National Park; bustling Ho Chi Minh City; and the vast Mekong Delta. Several in-depth features delve deeper into Vietnam's history and culture, including discussions on the hilltribes and the life of the boatpeople in the Mekong Delta; and self-guided walks and drives take you, for example, through Hanoi's picturesque Old Quarter and along the cliffside beauty between Hue and Danang.
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www.jamessullivanauthor.com
Twitter: @sullivanjames
My books start with an idea -- a person, place or thing -- that reveals something about the bigger picture. I'm drawn to the unusual and the extraordinary, especially when they spring unexpectedly from the commonplace. I've lived in Queens and Brooklyn, New Orleans, Chicago, San Francisco and Boston. I'm a journalist (Boston Globe, RollingStone.com) and father of three boys. I'm also a baseball fanatic, music nerd, Chuck Taylors connoisseur and a dog lover.
