The Hanoitimes – Many travellers choose to venture off the beaten path as they make adventurous trips to conquer Mount Pha Luong, Datanla Waterfall, or trek through Mui Doi (the East Pole of Vietnam) to enjoy spectacular sunset. Followings are the most popular places for adventure tourists Pha Luong Mountain in Tan Xuan Commune, Chieng Xuan District Pha Luong Mountain in Tan Xuan Commune, Chieng Xuan District. Pha Luong mountain peak is considered the roof of Moc Chau – Son La. The most special thing here is not located at an altitude of more than 2,000 that are swathes of hectares all over the mountain like another world, separate from everything around. The steep cliffs with numerous tectonic fissures making it so spectacular and unique. Pha Luong is also a natural boundary between Vietnam and Laos. Located in the full of obstacles and difficulty Pha Luong still people here such as “silk road” to transport drugs. This makes the journey to conquer this mountain we have to get back to 3 to 4 times. You must have a license from Pha Luong border posts and only go in one day, that is what we have been following the failed attempts. The Pha Luong in the morning still covered by mist hung white. We headed to the border posts, the report also is to be the way to rest after a heavy off-road just then. Soldiers border open and friendly, click teacup sits words reminding his Vietnam travel station chief of… [Read full story]
His travels are described in his photo book that has generated a lot of interest in the country's libraries over the last few days.The photo book, entitled Jo Du Ky – Chau Au 30 ngay dem (Jo's Traveller's Notes-Europe 30 Days and Nights), published by the Youth Publishing House, tells about Tung's rich experiences and the difficulties he faced during his 30-day trip covering several European countries such as France, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Italy and Spain. He faced several challenges in countries where he didn't know the language and the topography well.The interaction will be held at the Goethe Institute situated at…... [read more]
Though Vietnamese people now have to tighten their purse strings in the price storm, the number of tourists are still believed to increase by 25-30 percent on holidays. Also, Vietnamese travelers would choose outbound tours instead of domestic tours, because it is less costly to travel abroad.Traveling abroad – the top choiceSome travel firms said they have stopped accepting new bookings for outbound tours on the April 30th holiday, though the holiday will come in just two weeks. According to Nguyen Minh Man from Vietravel, “the demand for Vietnamese traveling abroad has increased by 30-40 percent over the previous year.”The…... [read more]
My first time in Vietnam, and driving in from Hanoi Airport in the gloom of pre-daylight I felt elated, almost like being 20 again and staying out till dawn. Rock stars: The limestone formations of Ha Long Bay are among Vietnam's main attractions. I was still sleepy, though, with half the night lost to the time-change, and glad enough to crawl under a crisp, white king-size duvet for an hour or so at the Movenpick Hotel – which offered calm luxury and a great, late breakfast – before sallying out to explore. Rock stars: The limestone formations of Ha Long…... [read more]
My first time in Vietnam, and driving in from Hanoi Airport in the gloom of pre-daylight I felt elated, almost like being 20 again and staying out till dawn. I was still sleepy, though, with half the night lost to the time-change, and glad enough to crawl under a crisp, white king-size duvet for an hour or so at the Movenpick Hotel – which offered calm luxury and a great, late breakfast – before sallying out to explore.With six million people and three million motorbikes, Hanoi certainly hums. Girls ride the bikes, their long hair flying out from helmets, and…... [read more]
Virtuoso - the leading US travel network, has unveiled a list of 30 most attractive honeymoon destinations in the world for lovers. The list was released by experts experienced in organising honeymoon holidays and those from The Knot - a company specisling in wedding planning. Vietnam and Cambodia are mentioned in the list, along with a number of places imbued with historic, cultural and romantic characteristics in these two countries in the South East Asia region. Each honeymoon tour lasts nine days and nights with stays at the Sofitel Legend Metropole, and the Nam Hai Resort in Vietnam and the…... [read more]
