Even if we hadn’t already spent a week in the bustle and hustle of Hanoi, the mist-shrouded limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay, echoing birdcalls and water lapping our ship would have been enchanting.But by the time we arrived at this UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin, we badly needed a [...]
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Fascinating Cruise Trip in Halong Bay
Posted by admin on December 7th, 2009
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No Comments »New to ‘nam? Explore Ha Long Bay
Posted by admin on December 6th, 2009
Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is a must see for those travelling to Hanoi. Popularised in the films “Indochine” and the James Bond movie “Tomorrow Never Dies”, the scenes of the bay and its limestone masses pointing towards the sky have found a way into many travellers’ minds and inspired many to make the long [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Alcoves, Caves, Cruise Ships, Cruisers, Desert Island, Gulf Of Tonkin, Human Habitation, Indochine, Long Trek, Luxuries, Northern Vietnam, Rare Habitat, Sandy Beaches, Seascape, Spring And Summer, Strife, Traditional Style, Travelling To Hanoi, Tropical Desert, World Heritage Site No Comments »Vietnam City Voted in World’s Top-ten Destinations for Winter Holiday
Posted by admin on November 14th, 2009
The U.S.-based Huffington Post has named Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi among a top ten of great winter destinations in the world.“Hanoi maintains a relatively warm and dry winter, which can be a lot more manageable than the hot, wet summers. Combined with the city’s fascinating history and amazing food, Hanoi a great winter destination,”the [...]
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