January 2013 Blog Posts (130)

Pho Hien - Bustling Ancient Commercial Port

Pho Hien - Hung Yen is a bustling ancient commercial port with unique architectural complex of 60 historical remains, 100 engraved stelae as well as many temples and pagodas.

Pho Hien is located 60km from Ha Noi. To go there, take National Highway 5 to Pho Noi, then road 39A through rice fields and luxuriant gardens of longan trees.

From the 13* to the 15*…

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Added by nguyen to loan on January 31, 2013 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Sam Son - Beautiful beach in Thanh Hoa

Traveling to Sam Son beach, tourists in Vietnam travel not only are strongly impressed by a long coastline of white sand beach, plentiful scenes, and historical vestiges, but also are always welcomed by friendly and hospitable people here. Especially, don’t miss the chance to enjoy delicious famous specialties of the northern province of Vietnam.

Driving 16km from the center of Thanh Hoa and 170 km from…

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Added by nguyen to loan on January 31, 2013 at 10:54pm — No Comments

Lights, Action...Social Media: Movies and Travel

A funny thing happened on the way to the movies.



Forty million international movie-goers opted to travel to a place where a movie they loved was shot.

Travel Daily News (TDN) reports that these travelers made their…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on January 31, 2013 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Mis Experiencias de Viaje por Cusco

Estuve recientemente en Machu Picchu, la ciudad perdida de los incas y una de las siete maravillas del mundo moderno. No pude quedar más que encantado ante tanta belleza pues es verdaderamente majestuoso lo que uno tiene ante los ojos cuando visita la ciudadela inca.

1.  Viajar a Cusco y Machu Picchu por su cuenta es seguro. Obviamente como en toda ciudad turística, siempre es necesario estar…

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Added by Qorichaska Hostel Peru on January 31, 2013 at 8:29am — 1 Comment

Taj Mahal Tour – An Incredible Journey to Epitome Love

If somebody asks you which of them monuments in India you’d prefer to see, you certainly name Taj Mahal that is one in every of the Seven Wonders of the world and famous for its incredible white beauty. For Taj Mahal there are numerous tour packages on the market for you which of them can offer you heaven like expertise. But one of the most proffered Taj Mahal tour Package is “same day Taj Mahal Tour”. You can…

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Added by Abhinav kumar on January 31, 2013 at 4:30am — No Comments

TET - the biggest festival in Vietnam

TET, Vietnamese New Year, occurs somewhere in the last ten days of January or the first twenty days of February, nearly halfway between winter solstice and spring equinox. This year (2013), Vietnam celebrates Tet on Feb 10th as the first day of the Lunar New Year. Although the Lunar New Year is observed throughout East Asia, each country celebrates Vietnamese New Year in its own way in conformity with its own national psyche and cultural conditions. 
For the Vietnamese…
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Added by Indochina Sails on January 31, 2013 at 3:12am — No Comments

Shwebon

Shwebo is a city in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, located 64 miles (103km) north-west of Mandalay on the eastern bank of the Chindwin River. Shwebo was the native town of King Alaungpaya, the founder of the Kone Baung Dynasty. Shwebo was royal capital of Myanmar from 1760-1764. King Alaungpaya fought…

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Added by minaung on January 31, 2013 at 12:22am — No Comments

Shwebon Yadana Mingalar Palace





Shwebon Yadana Mingalar Palace is a royal palace in Shwebo, Myanmar. It was built by King Alaungphaya U Aung Zeya who was the first founder of the Konebaung dynasty, in 1753 A.D. The palace was decorated with ten kinds of Art in detail. There were totally 54 apartments and halls. The original palace was destroyed…

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Added by minaung on January 31, 2013 at 12:15am — No Comments

A photo story: Lombok South beaches

Pantai Kuta. The coastline of Kuta Beach in Lombok curves into the form of small bay; and the sand grains here are bigger than your average beach sand. Photo by Tekno Bolang.

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Added by The Jakarta Post Travel on January 30, 2013 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Bago Division, Myanmar





The Shwemawdaw Pagoda (also written Shwemawdaw Paya) in Bago is the tallest pagoda in Myanmar. The Shwemawdaw is 14 m higher than the Shwedagon of Yangon. The name Shwemawdaw means Great Golden God

. The Shwemawdaw can be seen from as far as 10 km outside the city, a fact which I could verify when I saw…

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Added by minaung on January 30, 2013 at 10:45pm — No Comments

The Shwezigon Pagoda

The Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan is one of the real highlights among the classic Myanmar pagodas. This Buddhist temple can only be matched by the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. The name means (golden Land of Victory) and…

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Added by minaung on January 30, 2013 at 10:39pm — No Comments

Experience Buenos Aires Bygone Era at Algodon Mansion

If you want to step back in time and experience a sophisticated slice of the Argentinean life, a part of Buenos Aires bygone era, simply slip in to the regal neighborhood of Recoleta. The largely residential neighborhood hit its stride at the end of the 19th century and in to the roar of the 1920’s when the architectural boom caused the construction of a number…

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Added by algodonmansion on January 30, 2013 at 6:01am — No Comments

Trieu Khuc village's festival in Hanoi

Located about 8 km from the centre of the capital city of Hanoi, Trieu Khuc Village launches its spring festival on the 9 th day of the first lunar month of each year.

The focal points of Trieu…

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Added by Carlos Mike on January 30, 2013 at 4:00am — No Comments

Intangible cultural heritages performed in Da Lat

Vietnam’s five intangible cultural heritages of humankind were performed in Da Lat on January 25.

It was the first opportunity for local people and international visitors to watch art troupes perform the cultural rites of five world intangible heritages. 



Hue Royal Court music performance (Source: VNA)

They are “nha nhac” (Hue Royal…

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Added by Mary on January 30, 2013 at 2:29am — No Comments

Historic house becomes tourist destination

In recent years, the house owned by Huynh Thuy near Tien River in Sa Dec in Dong Thap Province has become a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

The house is famous for its unique architecture which is the harmonious combination of Vietnamese, French and Chinese styles. It is the place that witnessed the romantic love between Marguerite Duras, a well-known French writer, and Huynh Thuy Le, the…

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Added by Mary on January 30, 2013 at 2:26am — No Comments

Ancient Yoga rituals bring balance and peace to life.

Tantric Yoga is kind of touchy.

The ancient Hindu practice gets a lot of press for its sexual image. However, if you delve deeper than the popular hype, you find that the 1,600-year-old ritual is not concerned with sexuality, but rather the goal of Tantric Yoga is to awaken and harmonize the male and female aspects within each person on a spiritual level, according to…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 29, 2013 at 5:00pm — No Comments

An Italian Town That Put the Spaghetti in 'Spaghetti Western'



Rather like the best 1970s disaster movies or the science fiction B-movies of the 1960s, the spaghetti western still boasts a strong and dedicated following many decades after the last movie was produced and the dust, quite literally settled. And like these other genres, even those who look back fondly at the age…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on January 29, 2013 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Explore Myanmar 4 Night/ 5 Day Trip Mawlamyine

Tour Description:

Mawlamyine is the main gateway to south-eastern Myanmar. Thanlwin Bridge, the longest road and rail bridge in Myanmar is the most prominent…

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Added by minaung on January 29, 2013 at 3:21am — No Comments

14 day Tours Yangon, Mandalay Bagan, Inlay Lake,Shan State

Tour Description:

Tentative Tour Programme For 13 Day ( Flexible Itinerary)





Day-1/ Arrive at the Yangon international air port, meet and greet, transfer to the hotel, check in hotel in Yangon.



Day-2/ Yangon sightseeing by private car…

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Added by minaung on January 29, 2013 at 3:16am — No Comments

Warmly welcome to Myanmar Dagon Travel @ Tours

Our company is located  at No.186, 33 street,upper block, Kyautada township, Yangon, Myanmar and near Saုkura tower and 5 minutes walk from Sule Pagoda. It is arranging for Budget travel & other wise- Bus tickets, Air tickets, Train tickets, boat tickets,car rental, hotel reservation,Balloon services, Yangon city tours & guide service, Package tours , Group…

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Added by minaung on January 29, 2013 at 2:13am — No Comments

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