On a historic street of Hoi An, Vietnam, the Hills Station Cafe calls with its traditional Vietnamese architecture. From its quaint exterior adorned with wooden shutters to its spacious interior with high ceilings and exposed beams, the cafe offers a charming retreat while soaking in the ambiance of a bygone era.
"Human survivability at its absolute limit in #Asia currently: #Thailand, #Myanmar, #Cambodia, #Vietnam, and the #Philippines. All hit temperatures above 40°C, with some places experiencing an incredible life-threatening heat index of up to 52°C."#climate
A solitary green pearl farm boat gently sways on the tranquil waters of Vietnam, its emerald hue mirroring in the glassy surface below, creating a serene symphony of green and blue. In the silence, only the soft lapping of water against the boat breaks the stillness
From the #AntiWar rallies of the #Vietnam era to the #CivilRights sit-ins, and now to the contemporary marches for #Palestinian rights, it’s clear that #students have been — and continue to be — powerful #catalysts for major shifts in society.
#StudentActivism is often chaotic, but always driven by passion, and essential. Looking back at the #history of #StudentMovements, it’s evident that when students raise their voices, they lay the foundation for future #change.
Parched farms, cancelled classes: Extreme heat scorches South-East Asia
"Due to the unbearable heat, the [#Philippines'] Department of Education has allowed #schools to either hold remote lessons or cancel classes altogether.
The country is also in the process of shifting back to a June to March academic calendar, following complaints among students and teachers over holding classes during the peak summer season."
gore vidal to a companion, on encountering henry kissinger (staring intently at the hell section of michelangelo's 'last judgment') in the sistine chapel: 'look. he's apartment hunting.' #goreVidal#henryKissinger#writheInPain