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Phung Island is the long strip of green in the Tien River below the arch of Rach Mieu Bridge. Like most of Ben Tre Province, it’s dotted with houses and covered with coconut trees.

 Cau Chua (Pagoda Bridge) Canal

Our visit to Phung, or Phoenix Island, started at the now-defunct Rach Mieu Ferry Station in Tan Thach Commune, Chau Thanh District, on the Ben Tre side of the bridge.

We boarded a small passenger boat and headed off. Along the way our guide pointed out four islands named after sacred anim

A draft on the way to preserve and restore the ancient architecture in Ha Noi's Duong Lam Village was reached at a recent meeting of cultural managers and experts.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013: The Inaugural St. Jude Spring Social

Please join us for an unforgettable evening of red carpet glamour, savory cuisine & signature cocktails, auction, raffles, surprises, and more at The Inaugural St. Jude Spring Social. All ticket proceeds and donations will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital where no child is turned away because of religion, race, or inability to pay. 7-10 PM at NOIR, 151 E 50th St. http://stjudespringsocial.eventbrite.com

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by Nellie Huang

With its romantic Mediterranean flair, rich cuisine and millennia-old history, Spain has captured the hearts of many – including world-famous Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow. There’s no denying that the 40-year-old celebrity has had a long love affair with Spain: she speaks almost perfect Spanish with an Iberian accent, she’s worked closely with several Spanish directors and she’s even hosted her own culinary show based in Spain.

Paltrow Hails Spain as Her Second Home

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Paying a visit to Bang Mineral Hot Spring in Quang Binh, tourists who travel to Vietnam will feel pleased with tourist services here. This hot spring is potential for a favorite resort in the future.

Located 60km to the south west of Dong Hoi City, in Kim Thuy Commune, Le Thuy District, Quang Binh Province, Bang Mineral Hot Spring has been recorded as the only hot water source in Viet Nam with a mineral water source. The mineral water source of Bang Spring is very good in treatment of several dis

Nam Dan Ancient Rock Field is an interesting place for people who love exploration. When coming to Ha Giang, a province of the Northeast Vietnam, tourists who travel to Vietnam should visit this ancient rock field, which helps them know more about history and the cultural vestige of the old days.

Little was known about life up in the canopy of tropical forests until biologists started using ropes and pulleys to climb their way up. Treetops in the tropics reach so high that it was nearly impossible to explore.

Scientists now know that about 90% of all of the organisms in a rainforest are found in the tree canopy. In the tropics, trees and plants stretch upwards as high as they can to get some sun, which barely reaches the forest floor. At the top, the brilliant sunlight hits everything, re

por Cristóbal Ramirez

“Mojo picón, mojo picón, la rica salsa canaria se llama mojo picón”. Caco Senante alababa las delicias de su querido archipiélago en esta canción que ponía sabor en los 80. Pero se quedaba corto. Porque la gastronomía de Canarias es mucho más. Hay quien dice que se trata de la cocina más original y cosmopolita de España, ya que conjuga las influencias peninsular, latinoamericana (sobre todo de Venezuela) y africana. Un crisol de culturas que estalla en la boca.

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India is an exceptional country which is known for being an abode of innumerable tourist attractions. One can say that India itself is an attraction which beautifies the world. Housing a large number of alluring tourist attractions, India affirms to be the most visited holiday destination of Asia. Every nook and cranny of this wondrous land is replete with allurements that tourists love to explore. India has been elegantly divided into two parts: the South India and the North India both of which

A great variety of tourism activities are waiting for the tourists who are interested in our beautiful area:

- personalized trips, tours, camps, holidays, vacation, study-tours, sightseeing, team-building, adventure, introductory trainings, K9, therapy with animals and other programs.

Sapa is situated in the country’s northwest at an altitude of 1,600 meters. In the early 20th century the French took advantage of Sapa's cool climate, developing it into a summer retreat from the heat and humidity of Hanoi.

Today, Sapa town still retains its European feel, largely due to the French architecture and gardens and today is a popular destination due to its beautiful scenery and colorful ethnic people. Sapa town is reached via a winding 40km road from the town of Lao Cai.

The drive pro

In hot days, tourism sea is the best choice for those who would like to dispel heat, tiredness. And here are 5 wonderful beaches in Hue that attracting thousands of domestic and foreign toursits.

Lang Co beach

Lang Co beach

Lang Co has long tagged as one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, with more than 10 kilometers fine white sandy beach and the blue, clear water sea.

Lang Co is about 70 kilometers from the south of Hue and 20 kilometers from the north of Da Nang. From April to July is appr

The renowned Asian Film Personality Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios has been invited by the first ever International Film Festival (ISFF) to be held at Jos, Plateau State in Nigeria from 18th to 21st June, 2013.

The four-day event which will hold at the National Film Institute (NFI) aims to expose students to international standards in film production, foster interaction with industry professionals, reward excellence, raise the awareness of young talents and refine skills through compe

by Kyle McCarthy with Kaleel Sakakeeny

With demand for family-friendly summer vacation destinations,  multigenerational accommodations and organized tours at an all-time high according to industry sources, the moms behind the first TMS Family Travel Summit decided to look at what “family travel” really means.

They found that the classic married couple with two kids, or more technically, the “married-couple-biological-children” family represents less than half of all American families. Single pare

Legal issues have recently plagued Air BnB in a growing number of cities. It's great to share your home with others but your lease or homeowners' association may forbid you from doing it on a routine basis. Restrictive City ordinances are next. Easynest steers clear of these pitfalls by getting you in a hotel room at half price. Double occupancy rates automatically charged for a room by hotels and resorts are single biggest hurdle for solo travelers.

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It is not always right that pre-planned holidays are always exciting and adventurous; sometimes last minute holidays become more adventurous which is simply act on a whim. These India tour packages are the best options for those who have less to pre-plan something or for the spur-of-the-moment. It is an ideal gateway of taking advantage of unpredicted free time for celebrating some special moments.

With the help of modern technology and many other online traveling sites, you can get complete know

Surf one of the greatest waves in Indonesia known as HT's (Lances Right). HT's Surfing Resort is situated on the southern part of South Sipora Island in the Mentawai region situated 180kms of the western coast of Sumatra famous for its surfing breaks.

Special deal 9 nights for the price of 6 for only $1500usdSurfing in Mentawai Islands Indonesia

Vietnam is a small country in the easternmost country in Southeast Asia. With a population of over 88 million, it is one of the top 20 most populated countries in the world.

Many people probably know it through the Vietnam War. However, the war has been behind us for a long time. Vietnam has changed a lot since then. There are a lot of interesting things about Vietnam that you can only know once you come there or experience about it. 

1. Vietnam is one of the three countries that used to be divide