| In the minds of most North Americans, the country of Vietnam strikes up images of a war fought
more than twenty years ago. Today, however, Vietnam is a markedly different country than it was then. People from
North America are discovering a country of remarkable natural beauty and industrious cities stirring with activity.
Rather than being a reminder of the past, Vietnam offers a rare opportunity to see a country of traditional charm
and beauty taking its first hesitant steps into the modern world. |