January 2016 Blog Posts (69)

Aromatic Rice Festival of the Thai in Mai Chau



For the Thai, an ethnic group living mainly on wet rice cultivation, the new rice festival is one of the biggest ceremonies in the year. Held in lunar August after harvesting time, the rite, called Worship, marks the end of a production cycle and prays ancestors’ blessing a bumper crop. 

Worship, which is held for a day within a clan, is a chance for…
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Added by Mai Chau Ecolodge on January 5, 2016 at 9:00am — No Comments

Terrorism’s Aggressive and Passive War on Tourism







The multiple recent terrorist attacks in diverse places such as London, Istanbul, San Bernardino, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Tel Aviv, along with the major tourism threats in others like Ankara, Brussels, Munich, and New York City, ought to serve as a warning to the tourism industry that it is entering into a new and dangerous age.  



In the past, most…

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Added by Peter Tarlow on January 5, 2016 at 7:52am — No Comments

4 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE AN APP TO FIND APARTMENTS IN RTP

There is a reason why these days cell phones are called ‘smart’. To begin with, these feature-rich gadgets make your life easier in multiple ways. And that’s just the beginning. You can even download the many available apps and make your apartment hunting process a cakewalk. While looking for apartments in RTP or in any other high-demand locality, an app can save you a lot of time and can even give you an edge over the other house-hunters. But, the trick is doing it the right way. Without…

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Added by Linda Wilson on January 5, 2016 at 2:44am — No Comments

Ultimate European Road Trip, Part 8: Bolzano, Italy

 

We began this adventure by purchasing a Porsche Macan S and picking the car up at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany... this was our “official” road trip.

This segment of the series is dedicated to our adventures…

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Added by Bob and Janice Kollar on January 4, 2016 at 2:19pm — No Comments

What's to See and Do in South Africa 101





Its politics kerfuffles notwithstanding, for visitors South Africa renmains one of the continent's most exciting destinations. The "rainbow nation” is a remarkable mix of world-class ecotourismwine tourismhistorybeaches;…

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Added by José Balido on January 4, 2016 at 12:30pm — No Comments

In Greece, First Catch Your Octopus

With Greek restaurants and tavernas, maybe cats should be awarded instead of “stars”, rosettes, or crossed knife-and-fork symbols when judging their excellence, or otherwise.



At any Greek eatery, at some stage, a cat is sure to join you, although I’m not sure whether the presence of many cats is a good sign or a bad one. Do cats go to where…

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Added by Keith Kellett on January 3, 2016 at 9:09am — No Comments

5 Most Romantic Spots/Activities in Sydney

Every place in the world can be romantic if you want to make it so. You just need a beloved person and a little bit of imagination. And when it comes to Sydney, you do not really need to put in a lot of effort into searching for romantic spots and ideas; there are in abundance in this wonderful city! Here are some of the most interesting things that a couple can do or places that they can visit while in Australia's largest city.…

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Added by Nicole Noel on January 2, 2016 at 12:42pm — No Comments

High on Quito, Ecuador

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Added by Iberia Airlines on January 1, 2016 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Langtang Classic Trekking in Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the most famous trekking destinations for adventure-seekers in Nepal. The Everest Base Camp Trekking is also referred to as Everest Base Camp –Kala Patthar Trek as the EBC Trek goes through the Kala Patthar region of the Everest. While the Everest Base Camp Trek offers a great opportunity to witness the world’s tallest mountain peak Mount Everest from a very close distance, the trek is also equally adventurous. The major highlights of the…

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Added by kamal Rimal on January 1, 2016 at 3:30am — No Comments

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