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Vietnam: gems of the north
Vietnam is increasingly becoming a popular destination for travellers each year. Its large chaotic cities are popular stop-offs for young travellers, and a great place to spend a few days. Hanoi is a bustling city, riddled with motorcycles, bright lights, and street vendors; it can be hard to keep up with. There is much to see in and around the city and plenty of culture to absorb in the ancient architecture which is dotted throughout the vibrant city.rnAlthough everyone advi
January 13, 2012
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There be dragons â Halong Bay
The legend goes that the islands of Halong Bay were formed by dragons who spit out jade and jewels into the sea to help the Vietnamese build a barrier to defend against would be invaders. After attempts to conquer the area were thwarted, the dragons fell in love with the bay and took eternal residence there. One look at these giant, limestone karsts, and I couldnât help but be overtaken with the sense that we were sailing among the sleeping beasts. Traveling three hours eas
December 16, 2011
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Spectacular Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Halong bay, so picture the scene. Strange karst mountains covered with greenery shoot up out of the water all around you. You're floating on an 80-foot junk in the middle of a spectacular bay. The air is warm and moist and perfectly pleasant, a nearly full moon shining brightly overhead. And there you are, surrounded by fifteen drunk Europeans, Vietnamese vodka and singing karaoke at the top of their lungs to such songs as âSweet Home Alabama,â âNew York, New York,â a
February 3, 2010
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Halong Bay: An Offshore Paradise
Spending a couple of days floating on the waters of Halong Bay is always an unforgettable experience for Duc Hanh (timeout)nnI arrive in Halong at noon. The sun is high in the sky and burning bright. On the pier countless wooden junks, sailboats, speedboats and tiny bamboo boats bob in the water expectantly as tourists arrive from Hanoi in vans, cars and buses. Personally after a four-hour-stint on the road, Iâm dying to get out the water and feel the sea breeze running thr
April 23, 2009
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Cruise Through Life
Three days and two nights floating on Halong Bay can bring you the unforgettable moment in your life. Duc Hanh explores.nnI come to Halong at noon; the sun is high in the sky and burning bright. At the pier countless wooden junks, sailboats, speedboats and tiny bamboo boats bob around. After a four hour stint in the van from Hanoi, everybody is understandably itching to kick back and feel the sea breeze on board.nanh indo by you.nnIndochinasailsnnJust then a speed-boat arrive
April 15, 2009
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Ha Long Bay: the heavenly castles on earth with Indochina Sails
Halong Bay is the jewel in the crown of Vietnam cruise travel destinations. Located 165km (102 miles) East of Vietnam's capital Hanoi, the 150,000 ha (370,658 acre) Halong Bay lies on Vietnam's Northeastern coast in the Gulf of Tonkin. Not only are Halong Bay's approximately 1,600 limestone islands and statuesque pillar islets and outcrops breathtakingly beautiful, the bay is deeply entrenched in Vietnam's history and mythology, and the folklore of the surrounding regions.nnn
February 4, 2008
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Tours, hotels, cheap flights, travel, excursions, package holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
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February 5, 2008
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Indochina Sails: Book Luxury Junks, tours, travel package on Halong Bay Vietnam
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February 5, 2008
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November 1, 2007
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November 1, 2007