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Everything to know about the popular accommodation in Vietnam to stay
The growth of the tourism industry has stimulated investment in developing infrastructure systems, services, distribution networks,... In which, where to stay is one of the most important concerns, affecting the quality and experience of your trip. All types of accommodation in Vietnam are increasingly rich and diverse, from hotels, hostels, to resorts, homestays, and so on. You can choose any type depending on your budget and the nature of your trip, with easy booking methods such as:
By Vietnam Trips3 years ago in Serve
Mark the Sarge's Words
Author's Note: The following is a series of written letters from my 3rd Great Uncle, Stephen H. Herr, to his family, while serving in the United States Army, during the course of World War One. The orginal documents were written by hand and upon my discovery of them, I saw to it that my ancestor's first hand account of his service be translated to an online format, for others to see and learn from. However, because the orignal pieces are over 100 years old, the cursive handwriting was found to be very illegible, at times, and beggining to fade away; along with a plethora of grammatical errors and mispellings. The process of correcting such mistakes and restoring his written words to this medium, was (by no means) easy; however, the deed has been done.
By Jacob Herr3 years ago in Serve
The 11-Year-Old World War 2 Soldier
A young boy runs home from school so fast he almost trips over himself. It’s a mild December day in Texas, but sweat streams down the boy’s face as he grips his tongue between his teeth and sprints toward his house. When he gets there, his mother, stepfather, and six older siblings huddle around a radio in their shabby living room. The boy hates his stepfather, but right now, his anger is directed elsewhere. “Shush,” says his mother as the boy's fight for a better position around the family’s prized radio. “It’s starting.” All the family is poised as the radio presenter fills them in on what’s happening. “Hello, NBC. Hello, NBC. This is KTU in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am speaking from the roof of the Advertiser Publishing Company Building. This morning we witnessed the assault of Pearl Harbor by enemy planes, undoubtedly Japanese.” The USA is under attack! This is war.
By Jayveer Vala3 years ago in Serve
D20
This particular late June day itself started much as any other. I was deployed with my squadron for Operation Southern Watch. I had risen early, ready for the day’s work. The hairline sun already lighting the stark Persian Gulf coastline promised another hot and humid Saudi Arabian day. I’d already been in country for more than 2 months, with the encroaching summer proving as brutal as any I had encountered. I don’t honestly recall the early day, just another in a litany of unremarkable points in time. I was more than likely checking the self-defense systems of each jet as it launched, as I did many times before and after. I ate an unimpressive lunch, perhaps enjoyed the small terrarium we had at the modular building where avionics troops like myself rested when we had no work. If that had been the course of my day, then I would say it would have been preferable, even if I had no memory to remark on later.
By Benjamin R Disher Jr3 years ago in Serve
The Big Cat with 2 Terrible Engines: Grumman F-14 Tomcat
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was one of the most advanced and capable fighter aircraft ever built. It had a very long lifespan, being in operation for almost three decades before finally being replaced by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. The Tomcat is most famous for its role as an escort coater for strike packages and its ability to launch missiles from its back called “wingtip tanks”. It was also known as the “splendid tomcat” because of its terrible engines that would often catch fire during takeoff, especially on humid days. This article takes a look at the technical details and history of this famous aircraft.
By planehistoria3 years ago in Serve
Being a Soldier is one hell of a ride!
Being a Soldier is one hell of a ride. I personally have experienced the extreme highs, lows, the very frequent in-between moments, and the overwhelming amount of time spent waiting for something but you are not sure what. Of course, every ride needs to start somewhere, so let’s take you back to when that ride started for me. Now, most people would say it was the day basic training started, or they graduated from Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and became real Soldiers. But, my ride started the day before I went back to MEPS and shipped out to basic training. It all started in my bedroom with my left foot. Weird, I know.
By Brian Pehrson3 years ago in Serve
how to lose weight fast
When it comes to their health, many people adhere to widespread beliefs about weight loss. It might be challenging to distinguish between weight loss facts and falsehoods. While some are simply absurd, many seem to be real. I remember reading somewhere that drinking water at night would make you gain weight or that excessive head-scratching would cause hair loss.
By Magi Lopeaz3 years ago in Serve
To Start your Bitcoin Mining Business with Bitcoin Mining Script
Bitcoin Mining Script Bitcoin has grown in popularity as a result of its dramatic price fluctuations and soaring worth since its launch in 2009. Unique bitcoins have been generated that help in allowing for the verification of all financial transactions. After successfully mining a bitcoin, the miner receives a certain amount of bitcoins.
By Shira Linnea3 years ago in Serve
Ricardo Khan’s 'Fly' Takes off with the Tuskegee Airmen
Photo by Neon Tommy In 2008, as director Ricardo Khan was co-writing Fly with Trey Ellis, he made sure to be present when the Tuskegee Airmen were being honored at President Barack Obama’s inauguration. His realization was that the moment was set aside to recognize all the doors that these brave Americans opened. But for all the courage and patriotism that propelled these heroes, patience may have been the strength these fighter pilots needed most. Because what they returned to did not match up to their dream of making America a better place.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Serve
