mai - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T09:48:34Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/maiMai Chau 3 days triphttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/mai-chau-3-days-trip2019-09-15T12:35:33.000Z2019-09-15T12:35:33.000ZTanNguyenhttps://tripatini.com/members/TanNguyen<div><p>Mai Chau is a picturesque valley in northwest Vietnam. This is home to the friendly white Thai people who has unique traditions and unique lifestyle.<br /> The trip to Mai Chau showcases not only the exotic local culture but also the magnificent landscape of the area.<br /> <br /> <strong>Day 01: Hanoi to Mai Chau</strong><br /> Depart from Hanoi toward Hoa Binh. Stop on the way for the visit to a village of Muong ethnic minority. We will see how their life is on the stilt houses.<br /> There are chances to observe the work on bamboo and rice paddies.<br /> Arriving in Mai Chau in late morning. Having lunch.<br /> Afternoon is spent to walk around the villages, seeing how Thai people make their traditional embroideries as well weaving work.<br /> In the evening, attend a cultural dance.<br /> Sleep in one of the secluded resort or Bungalow by the riverside.<br /> <br /> <strong>Day 02: Mai Chau Cycling</strong><br /> Prepare your backpack and start cycling along the valleys. The biking routes links forest with rice fields, river and local plantation. We will explore further about the local life through Mai Chau market before traveling further into the less-visited area of Mai Chau.<br /> Some of the highlighted villages are Van Village, Pom Cong.<br /> Transfer to Mai Chau Hideaway Resort in the afternoon to enjoy our own paradise with infinity pool overlooking Hoa Binh Lake.<br /> <br /> <strong>Day 03: Hoa Binh Boat Trip - Hanoi</strong><br /> Today, we take a boat trip accross the pristine lake of Hoa Binh province. The lake has plentiful mountains, villages along its shore. Stop for a visit to Bo temple then head to Hoa Binh city.<br /> The car will pick us up to transfer back to Hanoi.<br /> <br /> Mai Chau is perfect for 3 days and even more if you want to go off beaten track. Some <a href="http://www.vietnamtour.asia/">Vietnam Tours</a> also Mai Chau as the trendy destinations for luxury adventure as the area has more luxury ecolodges.</p></div>5 Weekend Getaways from Hanoihttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/hanoi-vietnam-getaways2017-05-02T13:28:27.000Z2017-05-02T13:28:27.000ZMai Chau Ecolodgehttps://tripatini.com/members/MaiChauEcolodge<div><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009148500,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009148500,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009148500?profile=original" /></a></strong></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br /><br />Writing as an expat, we all love the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, but occasionally we yearn for a little bit of peace and quiet. Not to mention this time of year it’s a bit…. bleak, isn’t it? So instead of heading down to the local beer hơi this weekend, why not head somewhere quiet outside the city to see what Vietnam has to offer outside of Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay? Here are my five favorite spots that are close enough to get to this weekend for a day or two: <br /><br /><strong>Mai Chau</strong><br /><br />A rural district of Hoa Binh Province in the northwest of Vietnam, Mai Chau is set in the middle of an idyllic valley which seems a world away from Hanoi’s crazy streets, all the while being only 140km away. The surrounding villages are inhabited by mainly White Thai and the area is known for brilliant hiking, biking and relaxation. If you really want a little piece of luxury, why not check into somewhere like the Mai Chau Eco Lodge? On its own private hill in Na Phon village, the lodge consists of 19 bungalows and is only a few minutes walk from the nearest villages - if you want to leave the side of the pool, that is! <br /><br /></p><p></p><p><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149078,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149078,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" alt="9009149078?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><strong>Tam Dao</strong></p><p><span><br />You can easily get a car or an express bus to Tam Dao, only 80km northwest of Hanoi. It’s perfect for a day trip or an overnight stay to escape the city. It’s definitely not a tourist hotspot, but that doesn’t mean it’s not filled with great hiking trails and wonderful scenery. Much cooler than Hanoi, it’s a great escape from the heat of the city mid summer and you can spend the day walking in a bamboo forest with an occasional view of the forest below. </span></p><p><strong><br />Ba Vi National Park</strong> <br /><br />Even closer to Hanoi, just mere 50km, Ba Vi is not quite as spectacular as parks like Bach Ma near Hue, but if you’re looking for a day trip out of Hanoi, Ba Vi offers everything you want. Inside the national park, Thien Son boasts waterfalls that you can swim in, or if you’re into waterslides there’s a waterpark too! The Ba Vi Mountain Range offer incredible views of the surrounding rivers and valley. Most people drive up as far as possible and complete the last part of the journey on foot, but you can hike the whole way if you’re feeling energetic.</p><p></p><p><span><span><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149652,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149652,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-right" alt="9009149652?profile=original" /></a></span></span></span></p><p><strong>Thung Nai</strong></p><p><span><span><span><br />Eleven kilometers from Hanoi, nestled in the Cao Phong district, Thung Nai is a little more wild and off the beaten track than the other destinations on this list. Situated on the Da River, it's surrounded by forests and small villages mainly inhabited by the Muong. You can explore the river which is home to many islands and hills and has been dubbed the second Ha Long Bay on land. The area is fresh, scenic, and a lot less crowded that it’s bigger, seaside sister. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149293,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149293,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" alt="9009149293?profile=original" /></a></strong></p><p><strong>Perfume Pagoda</strong></p><p><span><span><span><span><br />If you’re looking for spirituality alongside relaxation, the Perfume Pagoda is only 60 km southwest Hanoi and the perfect day trip for exploring Buddhist temples and shrines. Follow the ancient pilgrim trail and climb the historic steps built into the karst cliffs that lead up to the pagoda. Although very popular with tourists from February through April it’s peaceful during other times. An incredibly atmospheric area, you can take some time out here to reflect on your journey both figuratively and literally. </span></span></span></span></p><p></p></div>Travel is not simply a discoveryhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/travel-is-not-simply-a-discovery-12016-10-08T06:00:00.000Z2016-10-08T06:00:00.000ZMai Chau Ecolodgehttps://tripatini.com/members/MaiChauEcolodge<div><p><span>Beside relaxation and discovery of a new land, the environmental protection combined in tours will make your journey more meaningful and unforgettable. Together with other members of The International Ecotourism Society, responsibletravel.com and WRTD organization, Mai Chau Ecolodge has held practical activities to welcome the Responsible Tourism Day. Our guest especially foreign tourists have recently paid much attention to responsible tourism and found interesting things from daily life thanks to this ones. Spend money to collect rubbish seems to be absurd, but in fact, this is really a captivating journey attracting visitors to Mai Chau Ecolodge. Along winding paths to Na Thia village where you will be endowed with spectacular nature scenery of mountain, ripen rice fields and unique culture of White Thai ethnic people. It is easy to catch some tourists planting tree or mowing rice together with local people. For them, it is the best way to immerse in daily life of local people and improve the knowledge of living and natural environment. Mai Chau Ecolodge organizes annually attractive and meaningful programs to support local community such as: green day for Mai Chau Ecolodge, education encouragement foundation, English for children, Eco tours for children in primary school in the village. . </span></p><p><span><img src="http://maichau.ecolodge.asia/userfiles/aditya-d.jpg" alt="aditya-d.jpg" /></span></p><p><span>The new plant not only brings the community tourism experience, but also a good memory to remember about on the journey of discovery.</span></p><p><span><img src="http://maichau.ecolodge.asia/userfiles/Mai%20chau.jpg" alt="Mai%20chau.jpg" /></span></p><p></p><p></p></div>Fall Fun in Mauihttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/fall-fun-in-maui2010-12-03T01:23:11.000Z2010-12-03T01:23:11.000ZJean Dabrowskihttps://tripatini.com/members/JeanDabrowski<div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-bottom-width:medium;border-bottom-style:none;border-left-width:medium;border-left-style:none;border-right-width:medium;border-right-style:none;border-top-width:medium;border-top-style:none;text-align:justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Warm. Exotic. Remote. Unforgettable. All these describe beautiful Maui -- one group of Hawaii's breathtaking islands-- especially this time of year. It is plentiful in luxury accommodations and activities, which are as varied as the thousands of people that visit throughout the year. Whether you like to hike, shop, jog, sun bathe, ski, or just take in the beautiful scenery, Maui is a great place to vacation. It is definitely more than another beach vacation as there is so much more than beaches here. Travelers and natives can visit the historic Haleakala National Park which is home to the 10,023-foot-high dormant volcano, also known as Maui's biggest natural attraction. Visitors usually arrive before dawn to watch the sun rise over the volcano crater, but the park is enjoyable any time of day.</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-bottom-width:medium;border-bottom-style:none;border-left-width:medium;border-left-style:none;border-right-width:medium;border-right-style:none;border-top-width:medium;border-top-style:none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-bottom-width:medium;border-bottom-style:none;border-left-width:medium;border-left-style:none;border-right-width:medium;border-right-style:none;border-top-width:medium;border-top-style:none;clear:both;text-align:justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSe5IDPymkMNIfP1zKzFirbVC6yUg_qDCXAixCny2DK-DBcLeU&t=1&usg=__BSC0I8PFBSq3TIbhwp73LTAsXXM=" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(46,111,195);clear:left;float:left;margin-bottom:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSe5IDPymkMNIfP1zKzFirbVC6yUg_qDCXAixCny2DK-DBcLeU&t=1&usg=__BSC0I8PFBSq3TIbhwp73LTAsXXM=" style="border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;" alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSe5IDPymkMNIfP1zKzFirbVC6yUg_qDCXAixCny2DK-DBcLeU&t=1&usg=__BSC0I8PFBSq3TIbhwp73LTAsXXM=" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Outdoor lovers can participate in other activities such as snorkeling, whale-watching or...just laying out on one of Maui's 80 beaches! If relaxation is the purpose of your trip, many resorts offer wellness packages and activities designed to help you forget about your daily responsibilities at home, for a little R & R. There is always a mai tai, some music, or a masseuse somewhere just waiting to help you unwind.<br /><br />Just like the daytime, the night offers no shortage of activities -- sunset cruises, dancing, museums, shows, or partying with the locals make for an unforgettable experience from sun up to sun down. You are certain to find multiple activities day or night that interest you and have you planning your next trip before you leave. You can book the perfect cruise for two or family vacation knowing there is something for everyone. Enjoy great food, a Broadway-type show, some boutique shopping or relax on a <a href="http://www.wlcvacations.com/shipdeck_Safari%20Explorer_427-133.html" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(46,111,195);">small ship cruise</a>...it's up to you...<br /><br />Jean</span></div></div>