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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

VietNamNet - Flight shortage affecting Tet travelers

more info->VietNamNet - Flight shortage affecting Tet travelers: "Passengers can’t get enough flights for Tet; why don’t you increase the number of flights?
General Director of Pacific Airlines Luong Hoai Nam
Air tickets are running out because the demand has exceeded the supply. The demand for traveling increases by 30-40% in the months before Tet and airlines can only provide 10% more flights.
In fact, airlines dare not offer more flights, because the more flights airlines provide, the bigger losses they incur. The fuel price has increase by three times, while the ceiling airfare remains unchanged. The world’s oil price has reached the record level of $100 per barrel, while the ceiling airfare has been capped at VND1.5mil since 2001."

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.