Visiting Vietnam Veterans Museum

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Anita Rao Kashi

Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.

Phillip Island is not all about beautiful scenery, fun and frolic. The solemn history attached to National Vietnam Veterans Museum will surely enthrall you. It was founded and built by Vietnam veterans to help and support veterans to cope better with their experiences during the Vietnam War after their return to Australia. The museum aims to remember, interpret and relate the experience of the veterans for the better understanding of it by society. On display is an extensive collection of artifacts and objects, collected over almost 20 years, including photographs, letters, helicopters, a tank and many such others.
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