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Vietnam's Charming Tra Que Farming Village

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For centuries, Tra Que village has made a name for itself through its greenery, and now visitors are discovering it, as well. Lan Hieu finds out more.

 

The sweet aroma of Tra Que vegetables and herbs has spiced up the everyday meals of people in Hoi An - just 15 minutes away - for centuries with special dishes like Cao Lau, My Quang, Banh Xeo and many others (here you may learn about Hoi An).


Located roughly halfway up Vietnam's South China Sea, near the banks of the De Vong River,

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Albury is located in the South Wales and is considered as one of the popular tourist spots of Australia for the tourists from all over the world. The best part of the place is that you can enjoy a number of recreational activities in Albury. I visited the place last year with some of my colleagues and it was really helpful in regaining the mental peace.You can explore more with online itinerary planner for better travel experience.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Albury is considered to

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The Fishermen of Halong Bay, Vietnam

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru
Mesmerizing panoramas of limestone karsts often covered with lush green vegetation. Adding to this backdrop was the ever present fishermen who live on these waters. We were never completely alone.
The put-put of their engines was the first indicator.
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A single boat with Quonset hut and colorful flags passed by our junk o
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Medicinal bathing is a local feature of the indigenous Red Dao in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. In Ta Phin Commune (Sa Pa District), tourists can spot many families drying herbs in their front yards.

Legend has it that on the last day of the year the Dao boiled leaves from the forest for medicinal bathing before welcoming the new year in. As this practice proves both effective and salubrious, a majority of Kinh people have considered it a unique feature of Red Dao culture. Each ba

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http://www.examiner.com/destinations-travel-in-national/things-to-do-on-lantau-island-hong-kongThings to do on Lantau Island, Hong KongLantau Island, home to Hong Kong International Airport, is often bypassed by tourists for the more known activities in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island but there are great thing to do on Lantau.1. Cable car: For an amazing views ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car for 25 minutes enjoying the view of the island, South China Sea, Hong Kong International Airport, and the gree
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by Samuel Cook



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This past week, I took the opportunity to take my first real vacation since the summer of 2007. It is ironic that an executive of a travel company never gets to travel himself, but such is the reality of running a business - I have had to put my passion for traveling on the back burner as I have built a business around serving the needs of other travelers. My last vacation was a whirlwind trip around the United States to visit friends and family before I deployed on my secon
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