February 2013 Blog Posts (125)

Tet festival holds in the RoK

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) is busy preparing for the coming traditional lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Ambassador Tran Trong Toan said an official Tet celebration ceremony will be held at the Vietnam Embassy’s headquarters on February 2 for Vietnamese working and living in the RoK.

Participants will feel like at home to see a big branch…

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Added by Mary on February 2, 2013 at 2:39am — No Comments

Blend of natural charm and modern luxury in Hanoi

After long years of historic wars and giant revolutions, Vietnam is finally enjoying the lure of its opulent heritage, burgeoning cultural life, and splendidly detailed landscapes.

A haven of heroic legends and enchantingly glorious traditions, the thriving country of Vietnam is now beginning to unravel the nostalgic charm of its most enthralling towns and cities to capture the imagination of other cultures and entice…

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

A Dark Anniversary for Britain's East Coast

Anyone who thinks the British weather is getting wilder with each passing year should cast their mind back to this day 60 years ago.  On the night of 31st January to 1st February 1953 the east coast of Britain experienced one of the most catastrophic weather events in the nation's history when it was pummelled by violent storms which resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives.  Many of those whose lives were spared found themselves on rooftops awaiting rescue.

The trouble began…

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Added by Vicky Picks on February 1, 2013 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Come Fly with Me: Getting around Costa Rica by Air

Costa Rica’s amazing natural attractions make it an incomparable vacation destination. You’re in paradise here in the tropics with lush rainforest, active volcanoes, spectacular mountain ranges and valleys, and endless beaches on both Pacific and Caribbean…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on February 1, 2013 at 3:37pm — No Comments

Flight Delays, Lovefests, and Salty Pretzels

Flight delays are frustrating and time consuming. They send stranded passengers on a mad cycle of phone calls, emails, texts, Facebook messages, overpriced bottled water, lots of Starbucks and Auntie Annie's salty pretzels.

But there is also something beautiful that comes out of a flight delay – people bond and form friendships – almost cult like – they unite, commiserate and share deep thoughts about the weather.
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Added by Voyages Groupe Ideal on February 1, 2013 at 9:47am — No Comments

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