Savvy cruisers, accustomed to sailing the high seas, are taking note of a relatively unknown opportunity. Namely, the experience of cruising down a meandering river in a venue even more laid-back than traditional ocean cruises. Drifting through beautiful landscapes, enjoying all the creature comforts of regional food and wine, experiencing chateaus and cathedrals, touring vineyards [...]
Cultural exchanges throughout the year topped the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s annual list of top events of the year, published by the ministry on Dec. 24. The first Culture Day of Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups, held last April 19, took second place on the list, followed by Nha Trangs hosting of the Miss Universe [...]
Guimaras lone district Rep. JC Rahman Nava is looking at improving the two wharves of the province to boost its pursuit of becoming an eco-tourism destination in the country. Nava, said one way to make Guimaras tourism friendly is to provide good access or entry point for tourists who are visiting the province. He said [...]
Over the years the risks of travel have changed. In the 19th century, stage coaches were attacked by bushrangers, sailing ships were shipwrecked. The losses of possessions and life were a peril of travel. These days, bandits attack tour buses and medical crises occur on cruise ships and in faraway places. But today, we have [...]
Travel Weekly, one of the most influential trade publications for the travel industry, awarded gophila.com a Silver Magellan Award in the Destinations/City category. Magellan Awards honor “the best in travel and salute the outstanding travel professionals behind it all.” Created and maintained by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC), gophila.com is the official visitor [...]
The Hanoi Open Kite Festival taking place this October will just be a taste of what’s to come, as the International Kite Festival in 2010 hopes to draw 30 countries to the capital city’s skyline. The national festival will be a good trial for the International Kite Festival, according to organiser Ngo Hong Tien. The [...]
The ‘Proboscis Monkey’ or ‘Orang Belanda’, symbolic of Borneo’s internationally-renowned and protected animal, is not the only reason why tourists keep returning by the droves for more. The Bako National Park is another reason. Borneo’s first and oldest national park has long been a popular choice for repeat visitors. Located on the Muara tebas peninsula [...]
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