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Travel
The train connecting Vietnam’s largest cities takes 35 hours. Yet even after the first time I finished the trip, I was already coming up with excuses for why I needed to do it again. For me, the journey is much more than a chance for great views and time to reflect. It’s an exploration of life itself.
Culture
Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world, yet Vietnamese Muslims represent as little as 0.1% of the country’s population. Most are ethnic Chăm, while a few are foreigners and a few converts. After traveling to Châu Đốc in An Giang Province, where the majority are located, I was mesmerized by the unique cultural mix this community represents.
![[Photos] From Rain-Soaked Nightscapes to a Serene Hanoian Dawn](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2019/07/nightdawn/1sgrh.jpg)
Travel
Hanoi is known for its frenetic traffic and streets, which during my initial years in the capital led me to dream of escape.