Scoffing at Scotland? Done Dubai? Golf off the beaten path with the New York Times, which in this week's Travel section highlights courses in Vietnam, for those still seeking spring break trips--and who don't mind being quite jetlagged.
Once the exclusive province of French colonial officers, golf in Vietnam is still largely the domain of visitors to the country, not locals--which begs the question raised of slum tours in another Times article this week. Is partaking in a ritzy pastime like golf exploitative of the people who tend the greens without ever getting to play on them? We're not sure.
But maybe your caddy can recommend a good place to taste the local rice wine and even--imagine!--partake in it with you.
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· This Ho Chi Minh Trail Ends at the 18th Hole [NYT]
· Vietnam Culture by the Glass [NYT]
· Golf coverage [Jaunted]
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