May 2013 Blog Posts (162)

“A terrestrial Ha Long Bay” in Ninh Binh, Tam Coc- Bich Dong

This is Vietnam’s second nicest grotto, after the Huong Tich Grotto in Ha Tay province”, Kinh Le Canh Hung said. Another name of Tam Coc- Bich Dong “A terrestrial Ha Long Bay” is also called. Today, lots of tourists in Vietnam travel have been being attracted to this place because of its marvelous landscapes and considerate services.

Tam Coc-Bich Dong Ninh Binh

In 1773, Mr. Nguyen Nghiem (the father of the great writer Nguyen Du) visited…

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Added by Mary on May 27, 2013 at 10:57pm — No Comments

Kim Boi hot spring- A right place for tourists to take a rest

Kim Boi, one of the districts of Hoa Binh province, is said to be granted with a natural hot spring by the Nature. The hot spring is now a tourist spot which “can-not-be-ignored” if staying in Hoa Binh. Putting aside all the tensions and troubles of life, tourists will feel relax and comfortable when soaking themselves in Kim Boi Hot Spring.…

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Added by Mary on May 27, 2013 at 10:50pm — No Comments

Costa Rica super woods coming soon?

My front door is starting to stick. The kitchen cupboards under the sink now won't close, and my bedroom door is suddenly dragging across the floor tile. Is my house in need of repair? No, it's just rainy season in Costa Rica.…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 27, 2013 at 5:52pm — No Comments

Costa Rica leads world in protecting forests

Tropical forests cover 15% of the globe's surface and capture 25% of the carbon present in the atmosphere. These healthy forests play a critical role in curbing climate change. They "breathe" CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in trees and soil; in fact, roughly half of the world's terrestrial carbon is stored in forests, according to the international organization…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 27, 2013 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Exploring Berlin Like a Local

On my second trip to Berlin, I wanted anything but the typical tourist experience. I had hoped, without spending hours researching, to explore Germany’s capital city like an insider. …
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Added by Jean Dabrowski on May 27, 2013 at 4:08pm — No Comments

Esferas Indígenas de Costa Rica Nominadas a Patrimonio de la Humanidad

La semana anterior, la directora general de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco), Irina Bokova, vino de visita al país. El motivo de su viaje fue conocer de primera mano las famosas esferas precolombinas de Diquís,…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 27, 2013 at 10:34am — No Comments

Great FREE things to do in New York City

http://www.travelandescape.ca/2013/05/5-free-must-dos-in-new-york-city/

NYC doesn't have to be expensive...

Added by Sandra & John Scott on May 27, 2013 at 9:38am — No Comments

Trip To Kathmandu - An Amazing Sacred Experience

Kathmandu is a city of temples. While on a trip to Kathmandu, you are bound to stumble upon a sacred religious figure, statue or temple on every turn you make. Kathmandu, along with its sister cities, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, is estimated to have more than 150 major religious sites within its boundaries and countless other minor sites.

Even though Nepal is primarily considered a Hindu country,…

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Added by My Nepal Tour on May 27, 2013 at 8:43am — No Comments

The wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara

A spectacle to behold, anyone who has experienced it would cherish the memories and would like to witness the same over and over again. There is this ''magic'' attraction which the Mara is synonymous with especially during migration time!

Though the migration is a full cycle process, starting from Tanzania and onto Kenya and back again to Tanzania, its the…

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Added by Africa Calling Safaris on May 27, 2013 at 5:00am — No Comments

'City of God' and the Story of Brazil's 'Favelas'



In 2002 the movie Cidade de Deus (City of God) brought to the eyes of many a picture of…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on May 26, 2013 at 2:11pm — No Comments

Flying With A Wheelchair: A Few Steps to Smooth the Way

Flying with a wheelchair is a lot like playing the tables at Vegas. You throw the dice and hope for the best. Sometimes, it really does feel like a craps shoot.…

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Added by Darryl Musick on May 25, 2013 at 5:53pm — No Comments

10 must-see destinations in Hanoi

As a capital of Vietnam with more than 1000 years of history, Hanoi has many cultural and historic sites that attract a lot of tourists nationwide. Hanoi Imperial Hotel is pleased to recommend foreign tourists with 10 must-see tourist destinations in Hanoi.

  1. Tran Quoc

This is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam on the eastern shore of West Lake .The current structures are very impressive and date back to 1842. The pagoda is just off the road that divides West Lake…

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Added by Nguyen Ngoc diep on May 25, 2013 at 3:30am — No Comments

Cua Lo Beach-Nghe An Lures Tourists in Vietnam Travel

Cua Lo Beach, which stretches over 10km, is one of the most beautiful beaches in North Vietnam with its white sand and clear blue water. Reaching Cua Lo, tourists in Vietnam travel are lured with the picturesque beauty of its natural and primitive landscape.

Situated in Nghe An Province, on the shore of the East Sea with the Cua Lo estuary in the…

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Added by victoria on May 24, 2013 at 10:51pm — No Comments

Tourism festivals kick off in Do Son, Cua Lo

"Do Son-The Call of the Sea" festival was launched in Haiphong city on April 30 as part of the National Tourism Year 2013 in the Red River Delta.

A wide range of activities will be held, including a golf tournament with the participation of more than 100 golfers, an imperial boat race, a fishing contest and a trade fair to introduce sea products.



To prepare for the week-long festival, Do Son district has paid great attention to improving…

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Added by victoria on May 24, 2013 at 10:47pm — No Comments

La construcción verde llegó para quedarse

Costa Rica es un país reconocido en el ámbito internacional por la sostenibilidad. Con el objetivo de ser una economía carbono neutral en el 2021, esta nación toma las riendas del liderazgo latinoamericano en desarrollo verde. No obstante, las buenas intenciones no serán efectivas en tanto no se desplieguen medidas progresistas en varios sectores, como la vivienda y la construcción.…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 24, 2013 at 6:00pm — No Comments

How to Get to Nosara from Juan Santamaria International Airport

We like to consider Playa  Nosara, Guanacaste as our surf paradise

and one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets – a hidden paradise with no

paved roads to lead you directly to this destination. As one of the 6 Blue Zones

in the world, the community at Playa  Nosara is characterized by a

population that believes in maintaining active lifestyles,…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 24, 2013 at 4:59pm — No Comments

Getting to Santa Teresa Beach by Car

From San Jose, drive west to the Pacific Coast port town of Puntarenas and take the car ferry to Paquera. Be sure not to take the ferry to Playa Naranjo. Once off the ferry in Paquera, follow the signs for Cobano and Mal Pais, passing through the town of Tambor; watch for road signs as the route is clearly marked. Once in Cobano, drive straight through town and turn left after 1 kilometer, proceeding toward Mal Pais. You will now be driving on a dirt road. After 8 km (30…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 24, 2013 at 3:53pm — No Comments

My Introduction to Guatemala

Guatemala is a country that is unique not only for the extraordinary beauty of the countryside, but also for the vibrant soul in the character of the people. Home to a population of 12 million, there is an exquisite cultural mix of 22 Maya ethnic groups. A hot coastal climate is perfectly balanced with a temperate climate in the highlands. Guatemala is a county of contrasts, emotion and adventure. The country’s natural and cultural treasures are even further enhanced by the fabled warmth of…

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Added by Jodi Fox on May 24, 2013 at 12:41pm — No Comments

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