Diana Melancia (Portugal)

Vietnam is very different compared to my country. The most appealing thing I found here is your food. All dishes are very tasty. Your culture is really interesting and unique. The trip to Ha Long Bay may be the most memorable experience to me. Everything there is so charming and beautiful.
 

Simonas Grubinskas (Lithuania)

Our trip to Ha Long Bay was fantastic. In my opinion, Ha Long Bay deserves to be one of the seven new natural wonders of the world. I like how Vietnam has been organizing this IPhO. There is always a variety of food in our meals. I can choose the food that we eat everyday in my country like bread, milk, plain orange juice. At the same time, I also have chance to try other exotic food. If someone in my country asks about Vietnam, I'll tell them: "Guess what! It's a fantastic place to visit."

Shapagat Berdibek (Kazakhstan)

I do not know whether I can get a bronze medal in this IPhO or not, but being here in Vietnam is a very pleasant experience. Visiting Ha Long Bay is fascinating. I couldn't help but feel so adoring when the boats went through the caves there. And the islands are admirable, too. The first thing I want to do when I get back to Kazakhstan is to tell my family and friends about my experience in Vietnam. Your country is very beautiful and gracious. I LOVE VIETNAM.

Miguel Yanez (Puerto Rico)

Ha Long bay is is very impressive. I really like the natural beauty there. The food in Vietnam is very tasty. I have some favorite dishes, but I can't retrieve their name now. I bought some necklaces as souvenirs and some silk shirts in Van Phuc village for my brother.
 

Jovanov (Macedonia)

I knew a few things about President Ho Chi Minh, the greatest leader of Vietnam before. That is one of the reasons I would love to visit your country. Now, after about a week being in Vietnam, I think this is the most beautiful and exotic place I have ever visited. I was amazed by the process of silk production in Van Phuc village, glazed at the breathtaking landscapes of Hoa Lu, and now I am so fascinated by the beauty of the Ha Long caves and islands. This is really the unforgettable time of my life.
 

Janis Caune (Latvia)

The Heaven cave in Ha Long is so amazing. I have seen a cave in the Poland but this cave is much more beautiful. The nature is so great in creating this cave. This is the good time for me to experience lots of different cultures. I love the way Vietnamese people always smile with the others here. One thing I learnt from this exam is that I should practice more if I want to win. Now the exam is over. I feel more relaxed. I want to spend all my time left to enjoy the lovely Vietnam.
 

Fabio Cruz Nunes (Liechtenstein)

I only had chance to talk with the European before. This 39^th IPhO is my great opportunity to make friends with people from all over the world. I also learnt a lot from the
other participants, especially the positive attitude towards everything. Although there are only a few days left, I think it's enough for me to learn more and more about your country. I will tell others that Vietnam is a great country, but sometimes is too hot.