July 2013 Blog Posts (174)

Fort Kochi, India: A Bygone Era Hangs On

 

The veneer is peeling off and heritage is fighting a losing battle here. But all need not be lost if Kathakali can find new patrons and the Chinese fishing nets came up with some more fish

You see the palm fronds swaying an eager welcome even as you come in to land. Reach by rail or road and the greenery doesn’t wait for you to cross the…

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Added by Thommen Jose on July 22, 2013 at 10:54am — No Comments

Sparkling Cat Ba Beach

Coming to Cat Ba beach, you can hire a boat to travel around Lan Ha Bay, visiting beautiful beaches such as Cat Co beach, Ben Beo beach, Co Tien beach, etc or caves such as Trung Trang, Hoa Cuong, Thien Long, and then stop at any small isle to fish and enjoy fresh seafood. 

Cat Ba Beach is nominated as one of top 10 tourist attractions. Cat Ba is the largest island in total 1,969 islands in Ha Long Bay.



Cat Ba is at the height of 70 meters over…

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Added by Mary on July 22, 2013 at 3:40am — No Comments

Lung Cu flagpole - spectacular scenic in Ha Giang

Located about 24km from the centre of Dong Van district, is a tourist destination that is meaningful for domestic visitors. Being known as “a high forehead of the motherland” where marks the extreme North of our country, Lung Cu is an interesting place for those who love learn history. From its top, visitors can see the whole of beautiful and spectacular landscape.

Just over 400km from Hanoi following…

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Added by Mary on July 22, 2013 at 3:38am — No Comments

Dolphins and Sand Boarding in Paihia, New Zealand

New Zealand's North Island has long been shadowed by the adventurous South, with its fjords, mountains and dramatic settings, boasting every watersport known to man. But the North is well worth visiting, too – so much so that the Traveling 

Reporter decided to dedicate a series to the forgotten island. This is the first part of New Zealand's Lost…

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Added by Traveling Erik on July 21, 2013 at 3:37pm — No Comments

Tallinn Ferry – Viking Invasion

People say, “Never come back to the places where you were happy”. I think it does not always that way. We were waiting for this visit to Tallinn for many years and it was not in vain.

Tallinn Town Hall, Estonia.

Tallinn Town Hall is one of the most important symbols of the city and a unique architectural monument in Europe

The city is the same good and it feels even…

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Added by Victor Tribunsky on July 21, 2013 at 8:30am — No Comments

Best Day Trips From Orlando

Orlando has lot to offer that you cannot think of planning a day out of the city. However, there are attractions located outside the city that allows you to dodge the bustling environment without leaving the similar excitement and fun. Book flights to Orlando to enjoy a day trip at the following sites:

 

Legoland Florida

 

Legoland is just 45 minutes…

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Added by Globe Hunters on July 20, 2013 at 3:20pm — No Comments

Rumble in the Jungle: Family Feud in Manaus, Brazil

  



A good book really is an object of magic. While a movie is able to instantly provide an image on which to project the story that is being played out, the nature of that image is decided by the director. With a book on the other hand, it is the reader who gets to paint the scene in which the action takes place. An author might provide plenty of hints, but it is…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on July 20, 2013 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Things to do in Branson, Mo

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on July 19, 2013 at 6:53pm — No Comments

Sightseeing in Detroit? Revelations of an Unexpected Layover

I have a travel-editor friend whose open enthusiasm for Detroit I’ve always found hard to comprehend. Sure, it’s got a good cultural and arts scene and a vigorous melting pot going for it. But the larger picture overshadowing it all has always seemed to me that notorious blight, the derelict buildings, the stench of what to many is practically a failed city.…



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Added by David Paul Appell on July 19, 2013 at 11:45am — 1 Comment

Tropical Birdwatching in Costa Rica's Carara National Park

One of the most brilliantly beautiful tropical birds is definitely the scarlet macaw (Ara macao). Its loud, raucous squawks carry for miles, so usually you hear them before you see them. When you do sight a Scarlet Macaw in the wild,…

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Added by Shannon Farley on July 19, 2013 at 7:30am — No Comments

Exciting Delhi Weekend Getaways

A need of a short break becomes compulsory, when you want to keep yourself free from the stress of day to day life and the noises of the busy city. To make your weekend a relaxed and memorable one, you can opt for numerous weekend getaways. Here are some of the places to visit near Delhi that are popular for their unique feature of providing memorable vacation.

Within 100 km

There are various destinations…

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Added by Narendra Kumar on July 19, 2013 at 6:30am — No Comments

Cao Lầu – Hoi An style noodle with pork and greens

The recipe today is “Cao Lầu”, a regional Vietnamese noodle dish that cannot be found in the town off Hoi An. 

It is an ancient town that belongs to Quang Nam province of Central Vietnam. As the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hoi An is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Vietnam. eventhought you might see more tourists than local here, the town is really well preserved and organized. In the…

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Added by victoria on July 19, 2013 at 12:28am — No Comments

An excursion on still water in Van Long

Experiencing an excursion on still water in Van Long is very comfortable and great.

Since 1999, Van Long has been known as the largest wetlands in Northern Delta, spreading over nearly 3,000 hectares of seven communes in Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh.



Scouring to see langurs with white legs



Until now, according to Mr Tilo Nadler’s report, director of Cuc Phuong Animal…

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Added by victoria on July 19, 2013 at 12:27am — No Comments

Visit the World's Largest Sand Island - Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

Think all islands in the world are the same or similar? Think again. Ever dreamed of a protected island, complete with its unique biosphere, where you bring your rented 4-wheel drive from the mainland and pitch your own tent? Welcome to amazing Fraser Island, where part of the experience is getting there. Located 200 north of the hustle and bustle of busy Brisbane, approximately a three-hour drive, and a short ferry ride and you reached what any beach wanderer would call…
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Added by Nicholas Kontis on July 18, 2013 at 3:30pm — No Comments

A Day to Explore Bac Ha Market in Sapa, Vietnam

Visitors to Sapa should not miss Sapa's Bac Ha market, a famous highland market throughout the northwest region



Along the way, visitors will see the high mountain, the terraced fields and encounter each ethnic group laughing gurglingly and leading horses to market to sell. To keep up with the market, they have to…
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Added by Active Travel Asia on July 18, 2013 at 10:23am — No Comments

Microbreweries in Vietnam

Since I came to Vietnam one and a half years ago, a newer ending search for good beer and breweries has been going on.

Beer consumption here is high and everywhere you find people drinking beer. In northern Vietnam and Hanoi in particular, the streets are filled with small plastic chairs and tables where people drink Bia Hoi from lunch time until late evening.



Bia hoi
 is a light beer only with the most basic ingredients, quick…

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Added by nguyen to loan on July 18, 2013 at 2:54am — No Comments

Ancient costumes of Vietnam

Young researcher Tran Quang Duc took over 3 years to study ancient costumes of Vietnam during the period from the tenth to the nineteenth century and completed the book “Ngan Nam Ao Mu” (A Study of Costumes in 1,000 Years).

Through many ancient paintings and research documents of a number of Asian countries and Vietnam, the costumes of Vietnamese people in the dynasties of Ly, Tran, Le, Nguyen ... have been initially restored…

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Added by nguyen to loan on July 18, 2013 at 2:51am — No Comments

Making Business Travelers Happy

Business road warriors have at least this much in common with ET: Calling home while away is their top priority.



But it seems in the 21st century, just hearing a voice on the telephone no longer suffices.



And that means they expect free Internet connections.

The InterContinental Hotels…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on July 17, 2013 at 5:09pm — 3 Comments

Veragua Rainforest is best day tour near Limon, Costa Rica.

One of the top day tours on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast, Veragua Rainforest Research &…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on July 17, 2013 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Enjoying Venice's Festa del Redentore

One of Venice’s most popular festivals is about to begin: the Festa del Redentore. Ermanno, one of our local guides in Venice, calls this his “favourite festival of the year” (as it is for many Venetians!) and he’s taking time today to share a bit of information about the festival’s history and program details for 2013. If you’re going to be in Venice…
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Added by Sara Cooke on July 17, 2013 at 8:48am — No Comments

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