Vietnam 2019
Travelling has always been a part of life that I wanted to discover. This desire made me decide to travel miles away from Australia to Vietnam – a decision that … Continue Reading Vietnam 2019
Surprised by Vietnam
The idea of doing a semester abroad had always interested me but was something that seemed a little bit unrealistic. So when the opportunity to do a short-term international trip … Continue Reading Surprised by Vietnam
BLOOM Microventures in Vietnam
My name is Hiroki Suyama and in January 2015 I took part in the Bloom Microventures program in Vietnam. I began my trip on the 10th of January two days … Continue Reading BLOOM Microventures in Vietnam
Bloom Microventures – Summer 2015
Hi my name is Daniel. I was a participant in BUiLD Abroad’s 2015 Summer program in Vietnam with Bloom Microfinance, which assists female farmers in rural areas in northern Vietnam, … Continue Reading Bloom Microventures – Summer 2015
My Bloom Microventure Vietnam Experience
From riding shotgun with talkative cab drivers, playing volleyball with the village locals to reminiscing over my journey 63 floors above Hanoi, my Summer BUiLD Program was one not to … Continue Reading My Bloom Microventure Vietnam Experience
My Experience with Bloom Microventures
I had no idea of what to expect from Vietnam. As a child born into a family of Vietnamese immigrants, the stories I have heard were punctuated by laughter that … Continue Reading My Experience with Bloom Microventures
Bloom Microventures, Vietnam – Jan 15
I went on this trip hoping to learn more about microfinance, a field that has intrigued me as a great way to be able help people in a way that … Continue Reading Bloom Microventures, Vietnam – Jan 15
Journey into Hanoi
“Cảm ơn” This became my favourite saying traveling around Hanoi. It is the Vietnamese word for Thank you. Traveling with 12 other UTS students around Hanoi with Bloom Microventures was … Continue Reading Journey into Hanoi
Doing time with Bloom Microventures
My two-and-a-bit weeks in and around Hanoi have been incredible. Bloom Microfinance are doing great work giving rural communities access to investment capital and training programs. They’re also giving tourists … Continue Reading Doing time with Bloom Microventures
Lessons Learnt in Vietnam
1. When a scooter is riding towards you, keep walking At first sight, it seems like there are no road rules in Vietnam but, in fact, they are just very … Continue Reading Lessons Learnt in Vietnam
Microfinance in the field
My program consisted of three field trips to two different communities, Soc Son and Hoa Binh (which is Vietnamese for ‘peace’). Our workshops in Hanoi introduced us to the theories … Continue Reading Microfinance in the field
First impressions of Hanoi
Somehow, I have survived my first day in Hanoi. This city is so different to anything I’ve experienced before. Yes, I’d been warned about crossing the street, but nothing can … Continue Reading First impressions of Hanoi
17 Days in Hanoi
This is an excerpt from Dan’s blog 17 Days in Hanoi. Check it out to read more about her experience in Vietnam on the Poverty Reduction through Microfinance program. Day … Continue Reading 17 Days in Hanoi
Change Makers in Vietnam
This video was put together by Stacia, who travelled to Vietnam in July 2013 on the Change Makers in Vietnam study tour. Enjoy! C
On the Menu: Snails
This particular dish (snails), a Vietnamese delicacy, is served steamed. It possesses a unique texture and a bland taste on its own. Locals however, are accustomed to a more superior … Continue Reading On the Menu: Snails
Xin chàu! ANZ and VietStar
July 5 2013 Xin chàu! Today I am writing from Ho Chi Minh City. In our action packed day I learnt all about rubbish juice (aka leachate), banh xeo (vietnamese … Continue Reading Xin chàu! ANZ and VietStar
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