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Muang Khoun

Muang Khoun

Location: Laos, Northern, Xiangkhoang Plateau
Although the town was almost completely destroyed by US bombing raids during the 1960’s and 70’s, remnants of Muang Khoun’s rich ancient history shine through the ruins alongside evidence of their more recent history and role in the Second Indochina War.

Fort Jefferson ♦

Fort Jefferson ♦

Location: Florida, Key West area, Dry Tortugas National Park
Awesome historic island fort (complete with a large moat!) turned prison which held the Lincoln assassination conspirators

Moanalua Valley to Haiku Stairs ♦

Moanalua Valley to Haiku Stairs ♦

Location: Hawaii, Oahu, Southeast
Excellent ridge hike with Jurassic Park-esque views leading to the top of the famous Haiku Stairs (where they can be legally viewed without trespassing) and World War II era top secret military radio station

DMZ

DMZ

Location: Vietnam, Central
Various military sites can be visited in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) including the Hien Lung Bridge and Vinh Moc Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Location: Vietnam, Southern
Vietnam’s capital city and home to two war memorial museums (from the war with the US), historic French colonial architecture, and lots of phở