Archive for October, 2006
Historically, this rugged mountain province of Northwestern Vietnam was an area practically shunned by the Vietnamese for centuries.
Its often dangerous, harsh terrain, made certain that only a handful of minority groups, and later, immigrants from China and Tibet, thrived in this merciless, yet spectacular region. Today, these indigenous people still call this place home, mostly [...]
Today’s probably one of the biggest days in years for Thailand and especially Bangkok when the brand new airport Suvarnabhumi was officially opened for all commercial flights. It has ended the long saga of alleged constant government corruption that lasted over 40 years and made Suvarnabhumi the longest and most expensive airport to build [...]
This charming capital city in Northern Vietnam has a decidedly old—fashioned feel not unlike a set from a foreign film.
With its narrow old streets, French architecture and cafe society, roaming around this relaxed yet busy city can take you back to the ambient past of the Orient.
One shouldn’t have to worry about getting a guide [...]
When you arrive in Vientiane (pronounced as Wieng Chan) be prepared for a shock, as this Capital city and port town on the Mekong River is unlike any other in South East Asia. In fact, what stuns most travelers when they first set foot in the city, is the sheer tranquility of the place — [...]