Vietnam now attracts more and more foreign tourists from all around the world because of its natural beauty, unique culture, historic sights, and delicious cuisine. It's also a cheap, where as little as 1USD can buy an awesome meal! However, there are of course some downsides to Vietnam tourism, too. And my company, Vietnam Eco Travel, helps visitors dodge them to make the most of this lovely country.
U.S. travel bloggers Steven and Bill of The Hungry Suitcase, agree that there are some issues
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In early june this year, reports of a white baby giraffe and its mother were reported to us by the rangers who got the report from one of the villagers adjacent to the Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy of northeastern Kenya. We hurriedly headed to the scene as soon as we got the news. And lo and behold, there right in front of us were the two celebrated albino giraffes, so close and extremely calm and seemed not disturbed by our presence. The mother kept pacing back and forth a few yards infront of
Frankfurt am Main is packed with excellent history, dining, culture, shopping, nightlife, and more. But there's also plenty to appeal to nature lovers, as well. The city is famous for its delightful gardens and parks, one of the most beautiful and large-scale is the Palmengarten botanical garden, ideal for a relaxing visit among exotic flora and lovely fountains.
Also very popular among visitors and locals alike is the expansive Frankfurt Zoo, enclosures,, pools, waterfalls and sculptures. Lamas
Some folk describe glaciers as "rivers of ice", and in essence that’s just what they are. It starts with a snowfall, back in the Year Dot. If that snow doesn’t melt, there’s another snowfall next year, which just lies on top of it. Repeat this process for a few thousand years, and the snow is compressed into ice. Just the same as if you squeezed a snowball really tightly, you’ll finish up with an iceball. Slowly but surely, the ice heads off downhill until it reaches a level where it can melt;
Since it counts as one of top five most important days of our lives, we all want the wedding to be perfect. Organization has to be top-notch and guests have to be accounted for. This requires careful organization that sometimes takes years to execute, and that’s without dealing with the location. If you are determined to have a picture-perfect wedding, here are the best destinations for your dream wedding.
Paris
How about a wedding in the city of love? Paris has haunted the dreams of almost ev
While Brazil is a major metropolitan city, its infrastructure is not necessarily user friendly - as many discovered during the recent Summer Olympics. However, this does not mean your trip needs to be stressful. With a little pre-planning, you never have to stray from that vacation feeling.
PREPARING YOUR DOCUMENTS FOR BRAZIL TRAVEL
Obtain a Tourist Visa
To enter the country, citizens of a number of countries (including the USA) must get tourist visas affixed to their passports - and they're not
The word “park” for many many conjure up civilized, groomed lawns, flowerbeds, and patches of dappled woods. But in Africa, game parks are wild swaths of raw nature, preserved both for biodiversity and so that humans can experience it in comparative safety. Kruger Park, a long, wide wedge of territory located in the far northeast of South Africa near the borders with Mozambique and Zimbabwe, (and with good connections to cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg) is one of the l
What is it about Sayulita on the Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, north of Puerto Vallarta that keeps drawing us back? It's a world removed from the “typical” tourist destination.
Is it because it’s a sleepy little fishing village with a laid back surfer vibe that caters to our inner child of just being free to explore the ocean, the beach, and the Mexican culture of years gone by?
Is it that it’s a village that defies the temptation of becoming overly commercialized which in turn would destroy the wa
An hour south of Pamplona where Ernest Hemingway famously (and tens of thousands after him) ran with the bulls, Tudela, the second largest city in the region of Navarre after Pamplona, is a metropolis of many distinctions, not least among them a Jewish history of majestic proportions. It was home to some of the most renowned figures in Sephardic literature and scholarship; its two still-existent Juderias (Jewish quarters) are among the most extensive in all of Spain. Yet for the longest time,
Light and airy with a heavenly taste that stole my heart at the Pacific Wine and Food Classic in Newport Beach this past August 19. Oh yes, there was plenty of wine and food, but these beauties put the event in a new dimension.
Walking over the bridge to the Newport Dunes Resort with calm blue waters underneath, I saw people laughing as they paddled on stand-up boards and dunked their toes in the water from the sandy shore.
When time came to enter the event, each person was given a wine glas
Another of the reasons I love living in Sydney is that there are events here all year round, many of them free to attend. If you are visiting the city this spring, there are some events on the calendar that you just can’t miss. You will have a fantastic time if you schedule your trip around one of these, though make sure you book your tickets in advance so you can definitely get a place!
Let’s start off with a new festival which I love. Antidote is all about art and social change and tak
Bangalore is one of the biggest metropolitan cities in India. It boasts top-notch education institutions and a thriving IT sector, which attracts people from all over the country and the world. The ‘bustling Silicon valley of India’ has made a name for itself as a great destination for work purposes, but that isn’t all that the capital of Karnataka state has to offer.
Bangalore is located in proximity to some of the best hill stations of South India, making it a great base for an adventure into
Algarve is the southernmost province of Portugal, with a coast of about 200 kilometers and ravishing beaches. This developing resort European is considered the cleanest one, the most comfortable and at the same time a prestigious resort in Europe.
If the Lisbon Riviera is primarily a "rich" excursion, then Algarve is quite different. Here it's all about rather a beach holiday with periodic excursions along the coast or inland.
Why do tourists choose Algarve? Because of local fishing villages,
Costa Rica Tubing Tours on Rio Negro
There’s nothing like a day of exciting fun bouncing and splashing down a cool, crystal clear tropical river under the hot Guanacaste sun. On the Rio Negro (Black River) Tubing Adventure at Hacienda Guachipelin, you ride five kilometers (three miles) of class II and III rapids in special, individual river tube rafts that are designed with handles and protective bottoms. Guides are with you the whole time to ensure your safety.
CIAT International Center for Tropical Agriculture
It was the first time I visited Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city. It’s chaotic, buzzing - and hungry - with a lot of interesting things to do. Before visiting Hanoi, my friend recommended me to try street food in Hanoi, especially in Hanoi Old Quarter which is a paradise of street food and the tastiest food place in the capital.
Honestly, all my knowledge of Vietnamese food barely stretched beyond pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) and banh mi (baguet
Without any doubt, Sky Bridge is the most interesting place in this archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 kilometers off the coast of northwestern Malaysia. In general, Langkawi has few attractions apart from its famous beaches, duty-free zone, and resort atmosphere. However, this ropeway to a 708-meter mountain and the legendary bridge is something you will remember forever.
Personally (and I'm not alone), I consider Sky Bridge one of the seven wonders of the world, though it h
To help the north Caribbean help itself in the wake of Hurricane Irma, see the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association's Caribbean Tourism Recovery Fund or the Caribbean Tourism Organization's Hurricane Relief Fund .
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In spring, they say, the fragrance of orange blossoms is so intoxicating you are likely to swoon. We will have to come back. It was early January when we were in Seville, and the ubiquitous orange trees were still bright with brimming fruit. The image lingers along with those of azuelos, Andalusian ceramic tiles, embedded in sidewalks and garden walls; myrtle hedges surrounding flower beds where lilies bloomed and white pigeons circled above; Moorish domes and Gothic towers beneath a pe
Quick, what’s Africa’s largest country? If you said Congo, Libya, or South Africa, well, yes, they’re certainly up there, but the answer is Libya’s (plus Morocco’s and Tunisia’s) next-door neighbor Algeria – bigger than Alaska plus California put together, or nearly three times the size of the British Isles. It shares many allures in common with Morocco and Tunisia, but although it has been a major trading partner for Europe (especially in petrol and natural gas), touristically it ha
Museums are a gateway to a country’s history, architecture, and culture. Most countries have several museums that house artifacts, paintings, and other things sourced over a long period of time. These items are put on display so that people studying them would have able to learn about the ancient times. However, not everyone knows how to make the most of a museum trip and come back with the best experience. It’s mainly because not a lot of thought behind a museum trip and is usually considered t