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Jim Sullivan

Jim Sullivan

Jim Sullivan

Jim Sullivan lived in Hue, Vietnam from 1992 to 1994, and then again with his wife and children from 2005 to 2009. He is the author of a memoir about his time in Vietnam in the 1990s, Over the Moat, and of National Geographic Traveler: Vietnam. His travel writing has been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Golf Digest and the Robb Report.

Best Hotel Pools in Vietnam for the Luxury Traveler

Jim Sullivan | August 2, 2018

Underwater sound systems, light shows, and private dips – these luxury hotel pools in Vietnam will whet your appetite for some poolside drinks and high-jinks.

Bunkers, Bays, and Baths: Vietnam for the Gentleman and the Rogue

Jim Sullivan | March 29, 2018

For the mature gentleman looking to put a macho spin on the Vietnam experience, these hotel charms engage both nostalgia and decadence.

5 Hotel Breakfasts in Asia Worth the Stay

Jim Sullivan | March 15, 2018

Brunch, lunch, and dinner get all the attention, but these hotel breakfasts in Asia will wake you up salivating for the most important meal of the day.

The 5 Most Intriguing Colonial French Buildings in Hue

Jim Sullivan | February 23, 2018

From bridges by Gustav Eiffel and modern luxury spas to the school house of Ho Chi Minh, modern Hue is peppered with architectural history along the Perfume River.

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