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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Ho Chi Minh City-100 Excitements program

"The announcement ceremony of the “Ho Chi Minh City--100 Excitements” program, launched three months ago by the HCMC Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, was held at the municipal Opera House on February 25.
Ben Thanh Market at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
The organizing committee had received more than 24,000 votes from local and foreign visitors. Among them, HCMC's iconic Ben Thanh Market got the most votes and is on Top 10 destinations, Top 10 interesting city tours and Top 10 shopping sites.

The 100 have been placed in 12 categories: Top 10 hotels, restaurants, specialty foods, destinations, shopping sites, tours, entertainment venues, outstanding tourism, sport and cultural events, favourite gifts, health services, coffee shops and nigh streets.

The program aiming to introduce to domestic and international visitors most interesting, prestigious and attractive tourism services will be aired on TV and posters, pamphlets, websites, books, DVDs.

VietNamNet/SGGP"

Sunday, December 21, 2008

They say "

“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.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Ho Chi Minh City-100 Excitements program

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Vietnam’s top ten events in 2008 - Vietnam’s top ten events in 2008