Hoi An, Vietnam - Day 1

So today I flew into Denang, a city in the middle of Vietnam, and took a 30 minute taxi ride down Hoi An. Hoi An, a UNESCO Heritage site, is a historic port town with the majority of the unique blend of local and foreign influenced buildings and architecture remaining largely intact. Besides the historic areas, there is also a nice beach, and lots of good local foods. I rented a motorbike in Hoi An for half the day and rode around the city sampling the various foods – I ate three dinners there was so much good food to try.

I also visited the beach and noticed something particular. A lot of Asian countries prefer the white porcelain skin as opposed to being tan, as the tan signifies a person who has to work in the fields. So during the sun light hours of the day there were no locals at the beach save those providing service to the tourists. However, as soon as sun started to set around 4pm, the Vietnamese went out to the beach in HORDES. Like the beach went from being empty to being packed in 30 minutes. People would come fully dressed from the office in jeans and a button down shirt and jump into the ocean for a dip and then sit down on the beach to food prepared by local vendors. What are they doing walking fully clothed into the ocean!?!? Aren’t there any bathing suits here?

Hoi An, Vietnam - Day 1