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Luxury Travel Vietnam, a Hanoi- based travel company, announces the launching of an Uniquely Vietnam culture tour of 10 days. Travel the length of Vietnam on this 10 day tour, stopping in HCMC (in the South), Hanoi (in the North), and the beaches and small towns of the central coast in between. Begin in dynamic HCMC, the country’s commercial capital and center of a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace, the Municipal Theater and the City Hall. If desired, also visit the moving War Remnants Museum. Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city’s most upscale shopping boulevard with fashion boutiques and...

A shortage of qualified tourism workers are slowly pulling Vietnam’s tourism sector down according to a luxury travel operator in the country. Luxury Travel Founder and CEO Pham Ha said there were several constraints on tourism training which hindered progression. These included a lack of up-to-date facilities and equipment, limited practical skills of teachers and poor collaboration between training institutions and the industry. “Four elements – occupational skills and knowledge, good service, foreign language skill and reasonable allocation of labor among areas – would be crucial to meet the critical demands of the tourism industry” he said. However, Pham’s company ( ) is currently...

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi ( D ) Arrive at NoiBai Airport. Meeting with guide and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner featured with Vietnamese specialty at ThangLong restaurant. Evening is reserved for Water Puppet Show. Overnight in hotel. Day 2: Hanoi City tour - Sapa ( B,L)       by Night train Your tour starts with a visit to HoChiMinh mausoleum, One pillar pagoda. The next stop is Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first college -QuocTuGiam, then roaming around HoanKiem lake Lunch in nice restaurant. Afternoon : Visit Ethnology Museum. Free time. 20h30 Transfer to Train Station for night train to Sapa. Overnight on the train by soft sleeper. Day 3 : Sapa - CatCat ( B,L, D)AM: 6h30 arrive Lao...

Ganj-e Dareh is a Neolithic settlement in Iranian Kurdistan, it is located in the east of Kermanshah. The site dates back to ca. 10,000 years ago and yielded the earliest evidence for goat domestication in the world. It was excavated by Canadian archaeologist, Philip Smith during 1960's and 1970's.  Ganj Dareh is an Early Neolithic archaeological site in the Kermanshah district of southwestern Iran. The site was occupied about 8400-7000 BC. Ganj Dareh is a small mound, representing an early highland village with evidence for domestication of the goat, and some of the earliest ceramics in the Near East as well. Artifacts from the site include clay figurines of humans and animals; Ganj Dareh is...

Vietnam is beyond doubt, one of the best places in the world to be spend your vacation in. If you are planning to visit some really beautiful place for your vacations, then nothing can be better than a vacation to Vietnam. Vietnam is a place that is much loved by adventure lovers especially for its best cycling tours. The land of Vietnam can be best explored through cycling trips as it takes the visitor to the core of the land. There are several very good tour operators who conduct some of the best cycling tours in Vietnam. These tours include cycling, boating, visits to several cottage industries, fruit gardens, floating markets and the homes of the local people. The very activity of cycling along...

For those who reside or stay in India at the time of waiting for the visa to Vietnam, there are two ways to get Vietnam visa, through Vietnam Embassy in India, or get Visa on Arrival via online service: – Get Vietnam Visa through Vietnam Embassy in India    * Issuing unit: Vietnamese Embassy in India    * Processing time: 4 to 10 working days    * Fees: 55-120 USD/person    * Additional fee: Postal cost    * With Passport requirement    * How to get it? You reach this Embassy in person and follow the required procedures. Get Vietnam Visa on Arrival via visa service:    * Issuing unit: Vietnam Immigration Department    * Processing time: 1 to 2 working days    * Processing fee: 25...

Ha Noi - Ha Long - Hue - Hoi an - My Son (9 days/ 8 nights)     Day1: Ha Noi Arrive at Ha Noi and check in at hotel. Take a glimpse of Ha Noi on a half-day city tour. End the first touch of Hanoi with Water Puppet Show which will make you appreciate the cultural background of Vietnam with the spectacular techniques of performance. Day2: Ha Noi-Ha Long Enjoy another fresh morning in Ha Noi on continual city tour visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the body of Ho Chi Minh is well kept and then his house built on stilts situated nearby. Follow with a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, built of wood on a single stone pillar, designed to resemble a lotus blossom which is a symbol of purity. In the...

Historically Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. And, from its earliest state, it has turn out to be one of the most glorious cities in Vietnam today. With a population of 9 million, it is just about the most crowded metro areas in the country. The city remains well known as Saigon, and was the capital of Cochinchina, a French colony during its early days. Ho Chi Minh City is situated on the banks of the Saigon River and stretches 1.094 miles south of Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi. With foreign investments rapidly coming in to Ho Chi Minh City, it's vast becoming one of the most modern cities in Vietnam. With its legal infrastructure, banking and socio-economic environment has...

we at IRTOURING offers informations about Mongolia travel guide Mix up the vast landscapes of the Gobi, the snowcapped mountains of Bayan-Ölgi and the dramatic gorges and sparkling lakes of Khövsgöl. Sprinkle in the felt homes of the nomad and the cry of an eagle. Add Buddhist temples, mysterious ruins, abundant wildlife and legendary hospitality. Then top it all off with a conqueror who started with nothing and ended up changing history. If this description perpetuates your belief in an untouched country, then you also need the scoop on the new Mongolia. Add to the above internet cafés in Ulaanbaatar, herders chatting on mobile phones, Manhattan-style cocktail bars, eco-yurts and vegetarian caf...

we at IRTouring offers Iran tour, tour to iran, cultural iran tour and info's about philippinis cities such as Cebu, manila and more Between the 13th and 16th century Cebu then known as Zubu(or Sugbo) was an island inhabited by hindu, animist and muslim tribal groups ruled by Rajahs and Datus. It was a kingdom of the defunct Rajahnate of Cebu. The Rajahnate of Cebu was a native kingdom which used to exist in Cebu prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. It was founded by Sri 'Lumay' otherwise known as 'Rajamuda Lumaya', a native prince of the Chola dynasty which had invaded Sumatra in Indonesia. He was sent by the Maharajah to establish a base for expeditionary forces to subdue the local kingdoms, but...

Halong vacations - Vietnam vacation packages Ha Long Bay is located in the northeastern part of Vietnam and constitutes part of the western bank of Bac Bo Gulf, including the sea area of Ha Long City and Cam Pha Town and part of Vân Don island district. It abuts Cat Ba Island in the southwest. Toward the west is the shore with a 120 km-long coastline. It is located within 106o58’-107o22’ east longitude and within 20o45’- 20o50’ north latitude. The site is 1553 sq. km with 1969 islands of various sizes, of which 989 have been named. The islands in H? Long Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands most lying in the two main areas: the southeastern part of Bái T? Long Bay and southwestern...

After days of engulfing ourselves in the poetic scenery and walking under the fanciful light of the lanterns during the Hoi An ancient town nights, we went to Cua Dai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches not only in the central region but also in the country. With 125km of seashore from Dien Ngoc to Dung Quat Bay, the beaches in Quang Nam province have kept their character, maintaining their rustic nature, fresh air and sunlight. Cua Dai Beach, 4km from Hoi An ancient town, is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Quang Nam. This special beach stands out with restaurants, hotels and newly-built modern resorts. Roads are lined with colourful clusters of wild flowers planted to relax...

US citizens are required a valid visa for traveling to Vietnam. Two ways for getting a visa are visiting Vietnamese embassy in Washington DC or applying for a time and cost effective visa on arrival. Vietnam Embassy / High Comission / Consulate for USA Office:Embassy Street Address: 1233, 20th Street, N.W. Suite 400 Postal Address:ZIP Code:20036 City:Washington DC State:Washington DC Country:USA Telephone:(+1-202) 8610737, 8610694, 8612293, 3322937 Faximile:(+1-202) 8610917, 8611297 Email:, Office:Consulate Street Address:1700 California Street, Suite 430 Postal Address:ZIP Code:94109 City:San Francisco State:California Country:USA Telephone:(+1-415) 9221707, 9221858 Faximile:(+1-415) 9221848...

My younger brother was looking at me like I'd lost my mind. Out of all the famous places he could visit on his first trip to Vietnam, I insisted he spend most of his time in the central coastal town of Hoi An. "And this is because of your tailor?" he asked. Well, not exactly. Hoi An has a bit of everything that makes Vietnam wonderful. Ancient buildings, culture, beaches and, O.K., my tailor. In fact, Hoi An has an entire battalion of tailors and seamstresses who can churn out almost any garment overnight, and they have stacks of catalogs and fabrics for you to choose from. A bespoke suit goes for a mere $110. Shirts and blouses cost as little as $8. In between fittings, you can hire a motorcycle...

One part of Turkey is part of Europe, while the rest is geographically situated in West Asia, (also called the Middle East). Many languages are spoken in Turkey, such: as Greek, Armenian, Kurdish, Arabic and their official language, Turkish. Travelers that come from Western Europe are not required to have a visa, except those coming from the UK. It is still possible to travel to Turkey by means of a train from Europe, albeit not very practical. This is done by those who are driven by the romantic notion of traveling by train, made famous by the movie the Orient Express. Arriving by plane is the fastest way to get to Turkey, and the most practical. Taxi services are widely available outside of the...

Bat Trang, a small village in the north of Vietnam, is about 13 kilometers south east of Hanoi center, on the other side of Chuong Duong bridge. Why is its name popular to most tourists to northern Vietnam? The answer is its ever famous ceramic and pottery products of high quality. If you have known about Vietnam, you may not be surprised that Bat Trang’s vases, bowls, dishes, and many other kinds of ceramic products have been exported worldwide. Should you would like to contemplate workers making ceramic products by hand, just come here! What’s more, you can also try it yourself! History. Bat Trang village is said to be established in 14th or 15th century in several documents. However...

Explore Vietnam and Discover some famous beaches ( 18days / 17nights) daily departure from Hanoi This trip can be started from Hochiminh City Discover some beautiful Vietnamese sites ( Hanoi, Hoabinh, Halong, Haiphong, Danang, Nhatrang, Phanthiet and HoChiMinh) followed by 5 days of relaxation in NhaTrang and Phanthiet , a seaside resort in the south of the country.You will travel by airplaine and air-conditioned vehicles and with of a local tour guide during the trip. Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( D ) Pick up at the airport in the morning and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, strolling in the colonial quarter. Dinner at the ThienThai restaurant. Overnight at hotel.   Day 2: Hanoi ( B ,L ,D...

When you start looking for a travel guide book, it can be a little bewildering. There really are as many types of guide books as there are types of travelers. Where do you start to find the right one for you? Traditional guide books make up the largest chunk of your selection... and there are plenty of these. They usually contain lots of good information, some black and white maps, key areas to see, and diagrams of significant buildings. You\'ll usually find a few color pictures and maps too. Think about where you\'re going.... Are you doing the Grand Tour of several European counties? There are travel guide books that cover whole countries, and some that cover whole continents. Are you going just...

Luxury Travel is Vietnam’s first luxury tour company and full service travel agency, experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers. Despite the global economic crisis, luxury tourism in Vietnam remains stable while average daily per capita expenditure reaches up to $1000, Luxury Travel Company’s spokesman Tony Pham reported last month. Last year, the company served 10,000 satisfied customers. Among Luxury Travel’s clients are ambassadors, ministers, Deputy Prime Minister…and others. Luxury Travel has won numerous travel awards in Vietnam “Even though the international financial crisis has beaten the country’s inbound tourism, luxury...

Whether you travel to mexico and want to visit El Castillo, Mexico amazing ancient Pyramid Built by the pre-Columbian Maya sometime between the 10th and 13th centuries AD, El Castillo served as a temple to the god Kukulkan, the Yucatec Maya Feathered Serpent deity closely related to the deity figure Quetzalcoatl known to the Aztecs and other central Mexican cultures of the Postclassic period. It is a step pyramid with a ground plan of square terraces with stairways up each of the four sides to the temple on top. Great sculptures of plumed serpents run down the sides of the northern staircase, and are set off by shadows from the corner tiers on the spring and autumn equinoxes. The pyramid has 91...

The City of Love, Da Lat is a beautiful lake town that has been dubbed as Le Petit Paris thanks to its French colonizers who fell in love with its scenic beauty. Lovers of nature and artisans have made Da Lat their home amongst the French-style villas that lined the shores of Xuan Huong Lake. The scenic view of this region is hilly and mountainous and scattered with lots of off the beaten track trails waiting to be discovered. Da Lat is one of the best places to hike in Vietnam besides being a hotspot for honeymooners. You can get a guide to help you for as low as $8/ day. All guides in Vietnam are fluent in English and/or French so getting around should not be a problem at all. Some of the...

The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country located in Southeast Asia, and is home to more than thirteen million citizens, bordering Thailand, Laos, and other Asian countries. The people of Cambodia are made up of a variety of cultural backgrounds, from Hindu to Muslim, and a few traditional tribal villages are scattered throughout the outskirts. Cambodia is a completely tropical country on the gulf of Thailand, with average temperatures ranging from sixty-five degrees fahrenheit to ninety-five degrees. Aside from the tropical climate, a unique geographical feature in Cambodia is the lacustrine plain, which takes up an estimated nine thousand square miles of land, and is widely used for wet rice...

Common indoor houseplants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. The plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists are finding them surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings. A sophisticated pollution-absorbing device: the common indoor plant may provide a natural way of helping combat "Sick Building Syndrome". Research into the use of biological processes to solve environmental problems, both on Earth and in space has been carried out for many years by Dr. Bill Wolverton, formerly a senior research scientist at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, Bay St...

Choose the right snack for late night Have you ever been hungry late night and you're on diet? Of course, you're not alone. Your stomach is crying to something at midnight. Iit turns out that snacking isn't bad for you and is actually serving a biological need. "By snacking you are fueling your body and maintaining your energy level, blood sugar level, and appetite level," says Dana Ellis, a dietician at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. But when you're hungry late night, you should avoid unhealthy snack such as candy, potato chips, cookies. They can cause your blood sugar levels to quickly peak and just as quickly, drop. That in turn, makes the craving worse and makes you lethargic, moody and...

Welcome to Vietnam on the very occasions of Lunar New Year 2010 and romantic Valentine day 14th Febuary 2010. Have a good time in Vietnam on these special days. offer 02 special promotion types for all clients have application for Vietnam visa online on these occasions of Vietnam Lunar New Year and Valentine day 2010 Promotion Details Only citizens of certain countries can visit Vietnam without an Entry Visa (valid for visit within 30 days), specifically as follows: - Not more than 30 days: for citizens of Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Laos. - Not more than 15 days: for citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. - French citizens holding valid...

Buddhists do not believe in a particular god. They do not believe that there is a God who intervenes in daily life, they live according to certain laws and regulations. The five ethical regulations is their "main laws": - You shall not kill any living being. - You shall not steal. - You shall not misuse the senses. - You shall not lie. - You should not drink alcohol or other substances that damage the body and soul. The Three Jewels of Buddhism, reads as follows: -I take my refuge in Buddha -I take my refuge in Dharma (doctrine of Buddhism) -I take refuge to the Sangha (monastic community) If life was a disease Buddhists believe that Buddha is the "doctor" Dharma's "medicine" and the Sangha is "the...

When you start looking;for a travel guidebook, it can be a littlebewildering. Therereally are as many types;of guidebooks;as thereare types;of travelers.Where do you start to findthe right one for you? Traditional guidebooks;make up the largest chunkof yourselection... and thereare plenty of t...

February 14th 2010 saw the start of the Chinese "Year of the Tiger". The thing is, it isn't. It will never be the Year of the Tiger until we have adequate room and protection for them in the wild and a real understanding of the problems they face in captivity. There will be those who recently read and were assured that there are 6000 tigers in captivity in China. That is nearly double the entire wild population! Couple that to the 3000 or so Tigers held in private hands in Texas alone it really looks like the tiger has nothing to worry about. There are Tigers elsewhere too. It isn't just Texas in the USA as it is estimated there may be as many as 5000 'American' Tigers. Every other country has its...

Growing & Care Dendrobium DENDROBIUM (den-DROH-bee-um) - Dendrobium orchids are called "Phalaenopsis type" because their flowers resemble those of the Phalaenopsis variety. Phalaenopsis type are evergreen, while other varieties of Dendrobiums shed their leaves in the fall and winter. Dendrobiums are also commonly used as cut flowers because of their sturdy stems and distinctive coloring. Dendrobium is native to Southeast Asia, the genus dendrobium is one of the largest of all orchid groups. There are about 1,200 individual species, and they grow in all manner of climates, from hot, wet lowlands to high-altitude, colder mountains. Temperature:The ideal day temperature is 75-85 °F, while the...

If you own a boat, then you know the amount of pride you feel when you take your lady out on the water.    The only complaint you might have  is how standard most boats look.  They may have a different color scheme but for the most part, the decoration styles of most boats are the same.   You would like your boat to look different from the rest, but airbrushing can be extremely costly.   If you really want your boat to stand out and show off your personality than a boat wrap might be just for you.  This can be a wrap that shows you are part of a sailing team or if you just want to make your boat different from anyone else's in the harbor.   The choice is yours. A boat wrap or marine...

Key Points to choose the right sun block Sun block is very important to protect your skin and prevent the skin cancer. But how to choose the right sun block??? When you purchase it, you should consider: SPF, UVA & UVB and Waterproof & Water resistant. 1. UVA, UVB Protection Sunlight travels in waves and includes both visible light and invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Visible and UV light sit adjacent to one another on the electromagnetic spectrum. Basically, there are two types of ultraviolet radiations that can ultimately lead damages to the skin, UVA and UVB: UVA rays (320-400 nm) penetrate skin deeply, causing aging, wrinkles and potentially skin cancer. UVB rays (290-320 nm) are...

Searching for the exotic? Seeking the mysterious? Looking for wild unexplored islands and beaches? Fascinating temple culture? Bizarre scenery? Gastronomic delights? Exciting nightlife? Adventure trails? Lively markets? Wildlife? History? Come to Indochina! All this and more can be found in what is still a largely unexplored part of the world. East of India and south of China lays a group of countries some of which are only now beginning to fully open their doors to outsiders and they have so much to offer in the way of travel opportunities. This is the fabled Indochina, home to many different peoples and ethnic groups who welcome you to travel to their homelands to enjoy the riches they have to...

Every day we drive, take a cab, or use a subway, train, or bus to get to wherever it is we need to go. On occasion, we pack our bags and jump on a plane, take a break from the day to day hassles of life, and go on vacation. Still, no matter where we are in the world or where we are going, transportation plays a key role and knowing the types of environment we may be driving in can make day-to-day life and vacations safer and more enjoyable. On the Move In November, I decided to jump on that plane and fly half-way across the world to Bangkok, Thailand, on a five-month Southeast Asian tour. For the past three months, I've traveled by car, bus, minivan, train, motorbike, "tuk tuk," taxi etc to get to...

There are numerous ways you can have a terrific Cambodian vacation while on a budget. All sorts of vacations can be accommodated inside almost every budget. As usual the most effective ways to keep costs down is to plan in advance and make informed decisions. How do you start? You begin with input from your fellow travellers. You could be travelling with your partner, family or a group of friends. The input can include a survey of resources and a well thought plan. A thoughtful plan will generate all varieties of themes for your Cambodian and South East Asian travel adventure and as well, ways that could make them fun and inexpensive. It's sensible to commence designing your holiday early. Although...

Orchidswereoncea popular plant of the rich and successfulhousehold. Theywereexpensive to purchase and the Temperatureand Conditionsfor Orchidsweretediousto keep up with. Recently, Orchidsare becoming a householdplant...

1. Everyone loves a unique gift, especially when a lot of time and thought has been put into it. Handmade gifts are often one-of-a-kind; so there is a pretty good chance your special someone won't see twenty or more of the same gift on a rack at Macy's or Nordstrom's. Your special someone will feel just that, special. Maybe even one-of-a-kind. 2. Handmade silk is the most lustrous and luxurious of all natural textiles. If you want to make that special someone feel like a million bucks (without breaking the bank) buy something silk, like a gorgeous hand-woven silk shawl or scarf. 3. Handmade silk shawls and scarves are beautiful and luxurious. They can bring any dull wardrobe back to life. A vibrant...

If you live in a cold-weather zone, you know that winter can be hard on garden plants. Here are tips for protecting your valuable woody plants. Watering: Good winter care starts with thorough watering in the fall. When the garden season draws to a close, it is tempting to just forget about your plants. However you should continue to water all woody plants - especially newly planted trees and shrubs and all evergreens in the fall. Evergreens and broadleaf evergreens don't lose their leaves, so they need a good store of moisture going into winter because they continue to transpire (give off water vapor) through the cold months. Most winter damage to evergreens doesn't actually come from cold, but from...

This question is being asked often by Parents who consider visiting Pattaya with their children but they are unsure because of Pattaya's reputation. Such names as Extreme City, Sin City and others come to mind that might scare parents. Over the past years the type of tourists visiting Pattaya has changed. Many Russian tourists and eastern Europeans are part of the landscape of visitors now. Pattaya is not only a destination for single men from around the world anymore. Russian couples and families are a large part of the tourism scene. Pattaya has been known for over four decades for its vibrant and wild nightlife and there is no doubt that Pattaya will always make most of its revenue from the...