Nostalgia for Vietnam's Rest Stops: The Liminal Spaces We're Meant to Forget
Vietnam's long-distance bus journeys are punctuated by rest stops, spaces often overlooked yet imbued with personal significance. This piece explores the concept of 'non-places' within these transient hubs, revealing how they can hold surprisingly strong emotions and memories for travelers.
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