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Hanoi – Halong – Hoa luu – Tam coc 5 Days

August 12, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Day 1 : Hanoi ( D)
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meet and transfer to hotel. Hanoi city tour to visit Ethnology Museum, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple, 36 old streets. Water puppetry show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi – Ha Long (B,L,D) By private car
Visit Ho Chi Minh`s mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh museum, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam (built in 1070). Lunch in a restaurant. Depart to Ha Long Bay – the World Heritage granted by UNESCO in 1994. Overnight in Halong.

Day 3 : Ha Long – Ninh Binh (B,L,D)
After Breakfast. Boat trip through majestic Ha Long Bay. Enjoy beautiful landscape of Ha Long naturally formed by islands and islets, explore natural caves or sunbathing. After lunch Depart to Ninh Binh Town. Check in Hotel. Dinner and free in the evening. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 4 : Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B,L)
Breakfast at Hotel. Depart to visit the Hoa Lu old citadel, the King Dinh and Tran temples. Take a boat trip through rice field in Tam Coc. Back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5 : Hanoi (B)
Free untill Leave Hanoi. Ends Tour.

More Information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.vn/english/?page=tours&menu=detail&id=294

Tour Cost includes:
- Full transportation as tour program indicated by private car or minibus.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary. ( B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = diner )
- English/French – speaking guide
- Entrance fees.

- Private Boat trip in Halong bay.
- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast.

Tour Cost excludes:
Airport taxes; Visas; travel insurance; tips; emergency transfer; other expenses.

More Information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.vn/english/?page=tours&menu=detail&id=294

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I’m finding a hotel in HN that can book & pay online.which site should I visit?

book & pay hotel vietnam online

Answer
oh wow! There are so many sites that you can book & pay online for your accommodation. “HN” is Hanoi in Vietnam, right? So i think you should visit some sites in Vietnam, i’ve traveled to Vietnam & this is the site that i booked: http://hopviettravel.com/vietnamhotel/Hanoi
You should try

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Hanoi Halong Sapa

August 12, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Day 1 Hanoi Arrival
Pick up at the airport. Transfer to Hotel in Hanoi center. Check in. Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay ( B,L,D)
8h00 AM : Our bus will pick you up, leaving for Halong city. Stopover on the way for 15 minutes.
12h00: Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises ).
Then, we stopover at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
After returning to the boat a fresh fruit platter will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.
Dinner is served on board and then you have free time to listen to music or relax. Overnight in comfortable cabin.

Day 3 Halong Bay – Hanoi – Sapa ( B,L)
7h30: Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, such as Drum Cave , Mans Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairmans Cave.
The junk then heads to Van Gia fishing village- one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay .
You will have the opportunity to learn more about the fishermen daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded spot to swim.
11h30: The boat returns to the dock for lunch before returning to Hanoi .16h00: Arrive Hanoi. Free at leisure for shopping around Hanoi center.
20:30 Pm pick you up at your hotel or our office by taxi to Ha Noi railway station for the night train to Lao cai town. Overnight on train.

Day 4 Laocai – Bac Ha – Sapa ( B,L,D)
7:00 AM Arrive Lao Cai train station. Pick up for breakfast. bus take you to Bac Ha Market. Enjoy beautiful landscape on the way with 2 hours on Bus. Walk around and visit colorful market of Bac Ha all day (only on Sunday). Lunch in a restaurant. 4:00 Pm Bus take you to Sapa town. Check in Hotel. Diner. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 5 Sapa Visiting ( B,L,D)
After Breakfast. Have a long trek 12kms through tropical forests. Follow the small paths to visit ethnic minority villages- Y ning ho, Lao chai & Ta van. Meet and talk with the Local people – H mong, Dzay, Dao…Take in the stunning scenery combined by rice terrace fields along Muong hoa stream where the ethnic minority is living. Have picnic lunch on the way. Visit Silver water fall. Afternoon Our Jeep take you back Sapa town . Diner and overnight at Hotel in Sapa.

Day 6 Sapa – Hanoi ( B,L,D)
Breakfast. Our guide takes you to visit Sapa town. Climb to visit Ham Rong mountain, Local market, Trekking 5 km to visit Catcat Village. Meet and talk with the local people to learn more about their daily life. 17:00 PM, Bus take you back to Lao Cai train station. Diner, take a train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Day 7 Hanoi ( B,L)
Arrive Hanoi station at 5:00 Am. Transfer to hotel for short rest, Breakfast.
8h00 Pick up at your hotel for visiting: Morning, drive to visit Ethnology musuem ( this is the typical places in large scale to show all Vietnamese culture, it is worth for seeing ). After that, drive around Hanoi center to have a look and go out to visit the traditional villages in the suburban of Hanoi. Visit Den Do temple, Bat Trang Villages, enjoy Vietnamese tradtional lunch in the countryside with the folk show. Back to Hanoi for water puppet show. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8 Hanoi Departure (B).
Breakfast. Free at leisure for shopping around until transfer to airport. Ends tour.

Please contact us for current rates !

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=tours&menu=detail&id=601

Tour Cost includes:
- Full transportation as tour program indicated by private car or minibus.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary. ( B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = diner )
- English/French – speaking guide
- Entrance fees.

- Boat trip in Halong bay, 2 ways train ticket hanoi – Laocai – Hanoi ( First class, soft sleeper ).
- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast.

Tour Cost excludes:
Airport taxes; Visas; travel insurance; tips; emergency transfer; other expenses.

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=tours&menu=detail&id=601

HANOIPEACETOUR.COM . The Leading Tour Operator In Vietnam and South East Asia,We are specialzing in organize package tours and budget tours, Hotels at any traveller’s demands, Enjoy interesting travel with huge fun and great discounts.

Recommend me a beautiful hotel in Halong Bay?

Hi! I’m meeting up with my boyfriend in Vietnam, after a long time apart, and as a late birthday present to him I want to book us into a really nice hotel/resort in Halong Bay.
Any personal recommendations appreciated!

Answer
i think so too

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Uncover Halong With Halong Bay Cruise trip

August 6, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Ha Lengthy Bay in northeastern Vietnam is a complex of offshore islands becoming 1 of the most common examples of marine-invaded tower karsts. The Bay consists of more than 1.600 islands and islets hiding within several spectacular caves and grottoes with stalactites and stalagmites. The bay’s sublime & magnificent beauty sets it apart from other web sites and is drawing millions of cruisers each and every year.

It is stated that the best way to uncover and appreciate the globe normal wonder is to jump onto a classic rubbish sailing to the far-most corners in which there are hidden lagoons, unexploited beaches with pure emerald water and exotic grottos that can be observed nowhere else in the globe.

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What is the best way to ship furniture from Vietnam to the US, and how does one arrange to use this method?

I am planning on buying a significant number of pieces of furniture when visiting Vietnam in a few months, and wanted to better understand my shipping options in advance.

Answer
You want to contact a freight forwarding service or a shipping broker. The vendor that you buy the furniture from should be able to help you out with this. If they don’t, go to the nearest DHL office and ask them for a contact or call my brother-in-law:

Vu Trieu Dong
Asia Cargo Logistics Co., LTD
e-mail: duong.vutrieu@acl-vn.com
phone: 84-4 285-1854
mobile: 0913 309 702

Tell him that his fat American brother-in-law sent you. Good luck!

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Halong Bay Junks The Best Site in Halong Bay Vietnam

August 3, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Halong Bay Junks

Our Princess is designed on the style of a traditional sailing boats of Ha Long Bay, and are the first small deluxe one-cabin junks in Ha Long Bay.”

This is designed with sophistication and the meticulous attention to every single details are made on this small craft,especially for the viewing pleasure.

From the moments you step aboard, to the time you check-into your cabin or relaxing in the sun desk, you will be surrounded by the woodwork of teak and oak all are handmade and this truly make our Princess part of the Royal family.

What could be more romantic or more memorable than spending a special occasion on Halong bay. Whether its tying the knot in a wedding ceremony, going on honeymoon, celebrating a special anniversary or renewing your marriage vows, Cruise Halong can find the perfect cruise for you. Launched in September 2007 with 2 first private junks named Princess I & Princess II which offer luxury and perfect services in the World Heritage of Halong Bay.
Based on the Ancient Chinese Sail-Boat Style, Princess Junks are designed perfectly by wood, stone and bronze in harmony between tradition and luxury

Princess Junk story

Our deluxe Princess junks are at international standards and are designed in oriental decoration style.

No other company cruises “off the beaten path” to the areas within Bai Tu Long. We are the exclusive operator there.

We are the first fleet of one-cabin junks in Vietnam.

Well-trained crew, enthusiastic to exceed all of your expectations, in true Vietnamese style.

A chance to meet the locals who live on the floating fishing villages. Learn about their daily life and how they strive to keep their home, Ha Long Bay, beautiful.

After all of our tours we ask every one of our guests to review their holiday so that we may publish some of their comments on our website. This help potential customers decide on Indochina Junk for their holiday to Vietnam.

It is important for other travelers to hear the honest opinions from our past clients. We do not alter or edit what has been said. We do however; remove the emails, for privacy protection.

Customer testimonials

Our stay in the Princess Junk will remain as one of our best souvenir, not only from our travel in Vietnam but from our life.
The kindness of the staff, the super diner plenty of details and surprises. The earrings and flowers you gift to my wife all of these in a superb landscapes it is the Halong Bay. When we spoke to our family and friends about our travel in Vietnam, one important point is the trip in the Princess.
You ask me for some comments in order to improve your service. Sorry but I can´t. I can´t because is difficult to find something better than your junk, your staff, and all. We miss you, your country and people…..Cristina Berenguer

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How did the Vietnam War fit in relationship to the time leading up to it?

Answer
im not quite sure what your trying to ask but i interputed your question as asking why did it happen? well then it would be the us goal of ‘containing’ the spread of communisum, much like the korean, the northern half of vietnam wanted to unite with american set up south, and knew war was the only way to do it, the US not wanting communism to get into vietnam complettly sent their soldiers over to ‘help’ the much much less well equpt south compared to the well soviet equipped north, this was a proxy war-a war were then soviets and US fought each, other, by not actully fighting each other.

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The islets of Halong Bay Vietnam

July 22, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

I’m pretty sure that most people will agree with me that whenever we hear Halong Bay, the first thing that comes to our minds is the image of those two big rocks that look like they grew up from the bottom of the sea. During that sunset cruise in Halong Bay, I learned that almost all of the islands and islets in Halong bay actually have their respective names.

The most popular one is called Ga Choi islet or Fighting Cocks. This is the logo of the Halong Bay. Almost everyone gathered on one side of the boat after our captain told us that we were approaching the famous fighting cocks.

Fighting Cocks

Everybody wanted to have their photos taken with the fighting cocks on the background. Well, I also got mine but it didn’t look great so I’d rather not post it.

I wasnt able to remember the names of the other islets; well, they were all in Vietnamese language so that explains it. The islet in the photo below is called the Dinh Huong or Incense Burner.

Dinh Huong

What’s the point of driving to Halong City from Hanoi for more than 2 hours and paying quite a steep amount without seeing this spectacular view? Well, we almost didn’t get to see the Halong Bay… that swindler sinjao Yeah that’s the name we gave our tour guide after that incident. More of the Halong Bay story next time….

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How was music used during the Vietnam War?

I’m doing a Senior Seminar paper on Vietnam and the music of time. My prof said I should focus on how the younger college age generation used the music to express themselves and just how they used the music in general. Anyone know any good books or sources for this?

Answer
You might consider using lyrics of the time as opposed to books and websites.

You can watch the ‘general’ cold war evolve into Vietnam in the lyrics by Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary, [some] Kingston trio, Dave Van Ronk and others of the cusp time when Vietnam was just tuning up. As the worm turned you see CW splitting as a direct result of the war, Folk fading to be replaced by predominantly anti-war lyrics, political lyrics, or ‘civil rights issue’ lyrics.

Merle Haggard, “Okie From Muskogee” and “You’re Walking on the Fighting Side of Me” emerged as a battle flag for the pro-Vietnam War factions, along with a song by an ex-Special Forces guy [name escapes me] “Silver Wings upon His Chest” about the Special Forces.

These songs were countered on the other side by “**shole From El Paso” by Kinky Friedman, “Your Flag Decal won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore” by John Prine, songs by Steve Goodman, Kris Kristofferson, many others were openly anti-Vietnam War and made it into poplularity

The troops had their own obliquely anti-war preferences in music. We Gotta Get Out of this Place is an example. The song from the broadway musical hair, “Happy Birthday Abey Baby” became fairly popular and reflects the racial side of things. The haunting sound of “We Will All Go Down Together” by Billy Joel, sounds of helicopters in the background maybe covers the whole waterfront.

Jesse Winchester left to avoid the draft during the “Love it or Leave It” stage of things. Later he released a great album, “Learn to Love It” that’s worth a listen.

VIETNAM ERA ANTI WAR MUSIC

http://www.jwsrockgarden.com/jw02vvaw.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4498011.stm

http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/Top10Protest.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_era_music

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Halong Bay and red dragon cruise city attractions and travel tips guide vietnam Unesco site list

July 7, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 islets, most of which are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of 775 islets.The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created biodiversity, including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem. Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.

Historical research surveys have shown the presence of prehistorical human beings in this area tens of thousands years ago. The successive ancient cultures are the Soi Nh? culture around 18,000-7,000 BC, the Cái Bèo culture 7,000-5,000 BC and the H? Long culture 3,500-5,000 years ago. Ha Long Bay also marked important events in the history of Vietnam with many artifacts found in Bài Th? Mout, ??u G? Cave, Bãi Cháy.

500 years ago, Nguyen Trai praised the beauty of Ha Long Bay in his verse L? nh?p Vân ??n, in which he called it “rock wonder in the sky”. In 1962, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam listed Ha Long Bay in the National Relics and Landscapes publication. In 1994, the core zone of Ha Long Bay was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site according to criteria vii, and listed for a second time according to criteria viii.

History of halong bay

Soi Nh? culture (16000- 5000 BC)

Located in H? Long and Bái T? Long are archaeological sites such as Mê Cung and Thiên Long. There are remains from mounds of mountain shellfish (Cyclophorus), spring shellfish (Melania), some fresh water mollusk and some rudimentary labour tools. The main way of life of Soi Nh?’s habitants included catching fish and shellfish, collecting fruits and digging for bulbs and roots. Their living environment was a coastal area unlike other Vietnamese cultures, for example, like those found in Hoà Bình and B?c S?n.

Cái Bèo culture (5000- 3000BC)

Located in H? Long and Cát Bà island, its habitants developed to the level of sea exploitation.

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How was music used during the Vietnam War?

Answer
You might consider using lyrics of the time as opposed to books and websites.

Jesse Winchester left to avoid the draft during the “Love it or Leave It” stage of things. Later he released a great album, “Learn to Love It” that’s worth a listen.

VIETNAM ERA ANTI WAR MUSIC

http://www.jwsrockgarden.com/jw02vvaw.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4498011.stm

http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/Top10Protest.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_era_music

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Hanoi halong catba hue hoian nhatrang muine saigon mekong 18 days

July 3, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( D )
Pick up at the airport in the morning and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, strolling in the colonial quarter. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Hanoi ( B, L )
Visit the capital of the city interfering the obsolete perfume of a colonial atmosphere and the charm of a life remained very traditional: the Sword Lake, Temple fo Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, TranQuoc Pagoda and QuanThanh Temple by the West Lake. In the afternoon, visit ethnology museum, walk around the 36 old quarter streets. In the evening, watch water puppet show . Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay -CatBa Island ( B, L )
Breakfast at hotel and free visit. After midday, take the bus to Halong. Cruising on boat to visit the extraordinary landscapes of Halong Bay with nearly 3000 small islands and fantastic types of limestone. Visit ThienCung , Daugo caves and Titov beach. Lunch on boat. Departure for CatBa and overnight at hotel .

Day 4 : CatBa Island ( B, L )
Explore the CatBa National Park. Leisure in the CatCo beach. Overnight at Hotel.
Meal: lunch and dinner at restaurant

Day 5: Catba Island – Haiphong – Hanoi ( B, L )
Am : Leisure in the CatCo beach
Pm : Return to HaiPhong by high-speed boat. Short visit in Haiphong city. Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel.
Meal: lunch at restaurant

Day 6: Hanoi – Hue ( B, L ) ( flight )
Am : Transfer to the airport and take flight VN 247 to Hue at 12h20 – 13h30. Pick up then tranfer to hotel. Excursion in sampan on Perfume River. ThienMu Pagoda, HonChien temple, TuDuc tomb, KhaiDinh tomb. Walk around Perfume River.
Joint traditional Music show on boat.
Meal: lunch in town and dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 : Hue – Langco – Hoian ( B, L )
Am : Explore the imperial city and relict mumeum. Visit DongBa market.
10h00 AM : On the way to Hoian stop in LangCo, the village of the fishermen and then have bathe in the beach. Lunch at ThanhTam restaurant. Visit HaiVan Pass, Cham Art Museum, Marble Mountain. After the lunch departure for HoiAn. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Hoian ( B, L )
Fullday visit Hoian: FucKien Pagoda, Hoian Museum, Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation, Hoian market . Lunch at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 : Hoian – Sa Huynh Beach – QuyNhon ( B, L )
7h00 Breakfast at hotel. 8h00 Departure for QuyNhon by car or minibus. Bathe and lunch in SaHuynh then visit QuyNhon. Free time for diner. Ovetnight at hotel in QuyNhon.

Day 10: Quynhon – Dailanh beach – Nhatrang ( B, L )
8h00 On the way to Nhatrang stop in Dailanh, bathe in the beach there and explore Nhatrang, a famous seaside resort, visit the city and Ponagar Cham Towers. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Nhatrang ( B, L )
Full day boat trip to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Tam Island. Sea-bathing in the blue water beach. You can also enjoy diving or snorkelling at the islands. Lunch on boat. Night in Nha Trang.

Day 12 : Nhatrang – Phanthiet -Muine Beach ( B, L )
Departure for Phanthiet and across shrimp breeding fields, arrive in Phanthiet and then leisure. Phanthiet is well-known for its white sand beaches with many mountains and forests. Overnight at hotel.
Meal: lunch at restaurant.

Day 13 : Muine Beach ( B)
Drive to Phan Thiet, a famous beach 250km to the south of NhaTrang City. Check in at a lovely beach resort . Free bathing with sun and white sand at the resort. Lunch and diner are free at your choice. Night at the resort.

Day 14 : Muine Beach ( B )
Enjoy the beach at sunrise. After breakfast visit the famous moving sand-hill of Phan Thiet. Visit Poshanu Cham Towerl. Lunch and diner are free at your choice. Night at the resort.

Day 15: PhanThiet – HoChiMinh ( B, L )
Am : Enjoy the beach at sunrise.
Pm : Transfer to Saigon. Overnight at hotel.
Meal: lunch and dinner at restaurant

Day 16: Hochiminh city ( B, L, D )
Explore the city: Town hall, Post office, Cathedral, BenThanh Market, Reunification Palace. Visit: History museum, ThienHau Pagoda, Binhtay Market, Cholon Chinese Town. Dinner on boat to cruise along Sai Gon river to see Saigon by night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City .

Day 17: Mytho – MekongRiverdelta ( B, L )
A.M. Leave for My Tho town of Tien Giang province (the first province in the Mekong Delta – about 75 km from Ho Chi Minh City). Visit Dong Tam snake-farm and Vinh Trang pagoda. Boat trip on Mekong river to visit the fruit gardens and peasants” houses on a islet. Lunch at a typical restaurant of Mekong Delta. P.M. Return to HoChiMinh City. Shopping.

Day 18: Day departure ( B )
Free until transfer to airport for departure to your destination.
End tour.

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=tours&menu=detail&id=288

Tour Cost includes:

- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary ( B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = diner ) L & D at local restaurant, Vietnamese food.
- Domestic flights : Hanoi – Hue

- English- speaking guide.
- Entrance fees.

- Private Boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River, Nhatrang, Tiengiang river in Mytho.

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

Tour Cost excludes:

International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person

International airfare to/from Vietnam

Personal insurance

Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

Visa to Vietnam

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What gear did the American army ranger have in the Vietnam War?

I will take anything. Names of firearms, knives, armor, pouches, canteens, etc… I recieved what my father had left from Vietnam and i am trying to complete the package. I’ve looked through his books and it is very difficult to find explicit information. The internet does not provide much information either.

Answer
Try these sites. You may have to send an e-mail to the owner and ask for additional info but these should get you started down the right trail.

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Hanoi Halong Hue Hoian Nhatrang Muine Saigon Mekong 20 Days

June 26, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( D )
Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in hotel, strolling in the colonial quarter. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Hanoi ( B, L)
Visit the capital of the city interfering the obsolete perfume of a colonial atmosphere and the charm of a life remained very traditional: the Sword Lake, Temple fo Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, TranQuoc Pagoda and QuanThanh Temple by the West Lake. In the afternoon, visit ethnology museum, walk around the 36 old quarter streets. Enjoy water puppet show. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4 : CatBa Island ( B, L )
Explore the CatBa National Park in the morning, back to hotel for lunch. Leisure in the CatCo beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Catba Island – Haiphong – Hanoi ( B, L)
Am : Leisure in the CatCo beach
Pm : Return to HaiPhong by high-speed boat. Short visit in Haiphong city. Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Hanoi – Hue ( B, L ) ( flight )
Am : Transfer to the airport and take flight to Hue . Picks up then tranfer to hotel. Excursion in sampan on Perfume River. ThienMu Pagoda, HonChien temple, KhaiDinh tomb. Lunch at restaurant. Walk around Perfume River.
Joint traditional Music show on boat. Overnight at hotel in Hue

Day 8: Hoian ( B, L)
Fullday visit Hoian: FucKien Pagoda, Hoian Museum, Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation, Hoian market . Lunch at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 : Hoian ( B ).

Breakfast at hotel. Free time to go shopping and swimming at Cua Dai beach. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 10: Hoian – Danang - Nhatrang ( B ) By Flight
After breakfast. Transfer to Danang airport for flight to Nhatrang. Pick up then transfer to hotel. Free to relax and swim at the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Nhatrang ( B, L)
Full day boat trip to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Tam Island. Sea-bathing in the blue water beach. You can also enjoy diving or snorkelling at the islands. Lunch on boat. Night in Nha Trang.

Day 12 : Nhatrang – Phanthiet -Muine Beach ( B)
Departure for Phanthiet and across shrimp breeding fields, arrive in Phanthiet and then leisure. Phanthiet is well-known for its white sand beaches with many mountains and forests. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Muine Beach ( B )
Enjoy the beach at sunrise. After breakfast free to relax at white sand beaches . Lunch and diner are free at your choice. Night at hotel.

Day 14: Muine - HoChiMinh ( B)
Enjoy the beach at sunrise.Breakfast.Transfer to Saigon, check in hotel then explore the city by yourselves. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Hochiminh city ( B, L, D )
Explore the city: Town hall, Post office, Cathedral, BenThanh Market, Reunification Palace. Visit: History museum, ThienHau Pagoda, Binhtay Market, Cholon Chinese Town. Diner on boat to cruise along Sai Gon river to see Saigon by night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City .

Day 16: HoChiMinh – Cantho – MekongRiverdelta ( B, L,D)
8h00 Pick up for Cantho. Stop in My Hiep,take a 3 – hour boat trip cruising through RUNG TRAM FOREST which was used by the so-called VIET CONG ARMY during the anti-American war time as a base called XEO QUYT. That was a vast forest with deserted canal surrounded by aquatic grass and plants, tall trees and vines. Lunch at the restaurant. Visit SA DEC FLOWER NURSERY.Go through VINH LONG. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 17: Cantho – HoChiMinh ( B,L )

See round CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET,a vermicelli making shop and a rice husking mill. Lunch at garden restaurant. Take a 2 and a half hour boat trip to see the peaceful natural setting and tranquil life in rural Vietnam. Back to Sai Gon in the afternoon

Day 18: HoCHiMinh – Cao Dai – Cu Chi Tunnels ( B,L )
Pick up at your hotel. Transfer to Visit the Cao Dai temple in Tay Ninh where daily Mass is done by the Caodaism followers at noon. On the way back to Saigon, see the Ben Duoc or Ben Dinh tunnels in Cu Chi the longest tunnels in Vietnam used during the war time.Back to hotel. Night in HoChiMinh

Day 19: HoChiMinh ( B ).

Free to visit and go shopping before leaving Vietnam all day. Night in Saigon.

Day 20: HoChiMinh departure ( B )
Free until transfer to airport for departure to next your destination.
Ends tour.

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=laostour&menu=detail&id=270

Tour Cost includes:

- English- speaking guide.
- Entrance fees.

- Private Boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River, Nhatrang, Tiengiang river in Mytho.

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

Tour Cost excludes:

International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person

International airfare to/from Vietnam

Personal insurance

Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

Visa to Vietnam

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=laostour&menu=detail&id=270

HANOIPEACETOUR.COM .The Leading Tour Operator In Vietnam and South East Asia,We are specialzing in organize package tours and budget tours, Hotels at any traveller’s demands, Enjoy interesting travel with huge fun and great discounts.

how did press correspondents get into Vietnam during the Vietnam war?

what was the protocol for getting someone from the press into Vietnam? where would they leave from, how would they get there, and where would they go? Also, what kinds of paperwork would they have to show?

Answer
they traveled on a plane.

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Saigon Mekong Muine Nhatrang Hoian Hue Hanoi Halong 16 days Tour

June 26, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY (D)
Welcomed at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfered to Hotel. Short city tour to the Reunification Hall, China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda. Welcome dinner on boat to cruise along Sai Gon river to see Saigon by night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2: SAIGON – CANTHO(B, L, D)
8h00 PickS up for Cantho. Stop in My Hiep,take a 3 – hour boat trip cruising through RUNG TRAM FOREST which was used by the so-called VIET CONG ARMY during the anti-American war time as a base called XEO QUYT. That was a vast forest with deserted canal surrounded by aquatic grass and plants, tall trees and vines. Lunch at the restaurant. Visit SA DEC FLOWER NURSERY.Go through VINH LONG. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Can Tho.

DAY 3 : CAN THO – SAI GON ( B, L )
See round CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET,a vermicelli making shop and a rice husking mill. Lunch at garden restaurant. Take a 2 and a half hour boat trip to see the peaceful natural setting and tranquil life in rural Vietnam. Back to Sai Gon in the afternoon. Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH CITY – PHAN THIET (B, L)
Drive to Phan Thiet, a famous beach 200km to the North of Ho Chi Minh City. Check in at a lovely beach resort as Blue Ocean or Bamboo Village. Free bathing with sun and white sand at the resort. Night at the resort.

DAY 5: PHAN THIET (B)
Enjoy the beach at sunrise. After breakfast . Free to visit the famous moving sand-hill of Phan Thiet. Visit Poshanu Cham Tower, Duc Thanh School. Night at the resort.

DAY 6: PHAN THIET – NHA TRANG (B)
A.M. Visit Phan Thiet Market. Then transfer to Nha Trang city, 250 km North of Phan Thiet which is considered as the best beach of Vietnam. Check in hotel. Free for relax at the beach, Swimming or sunbathing. Overnight in Nha Trang.

DAY 7: NHA TRANG – ISLANDS (B, L)
Full day boat trip to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Tam Island. Sea-bathing in the blue water beach. You can also enjoy diving or snorkelling at the islands. Lunch at Island. Back to hotel. Night in Nha Trang.

DAY 8: NHA TRANG -HOI AN (B, L) by Flight
Transfer to Nha Trang Airport for flight to Da Nang. Meet and transfer to Hoi An ancient town, 30 km South of Da Nang, one of the World’’s Cutural Heritage. Visit Japanese Bridge, Chinese Pagoda… Free time and overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 9: HOI AN ( B ).

Free to go shopping and relax at Hoian ancient town. Night in Hoian.

DAY 10: HOIAN - DANANG - HUE ( B,L )

Transfer to Danang for visiting Ngu Hanh (Marble) Mountains, Non Nuoc Beach, Cham Museum. Continue to Hue , stopover at the Hai Van Pass, the most beautiful mountain-pass of Vietnam, Lang Co Beach. Check in hotel. Night in Hue.

DAY 11: HUE (B, L)
A.M. Boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang King’s Mausoleum and Hon Chen Temple.
P.M. Visit Khai Dinh’s Mausoleums. Walk around the Perfume rivel. Night in Hue.

DAY 12: HUE – HANOI (B, L) by Flight
A.M. Visit Hue Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market.
P.M. Transfer to Phu Bai Airport for flight to Hanoi. Meet at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel. Evening enjoy Water-puppet show – a Vietnamese famous traditional art. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 13: HANOI (B, L)
Full day city tour to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh House-on-stilts, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One-Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Old Quarter, Temple of Literature (the first University of Vietnam), Restored Sword Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 14: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

8.30 Am Pick you up for the tour to Halong bay.3 hours on bus with a short break on the way. Enjoy scenery of Vietnam countrysides. Arrive Halong at arround 11:30 Am. Get on Boat for Cruising and visiting landscapes of the bay in the whole afternoon, Enjoy sea food lunch on Boat. Boat will take you to visit Dinh huong island, Ga choi (fighting cock island), Dog island, Sail island… Stop on the sea to get inside and visit beautiful caves. Dau go (wooden head), Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) or Sung Sot (surprising cave). Pause in Lan Ha Bay for relaxing , swimming & rowing kayak to discover the hidden charm of the bay. Dinner, relax and in a calm water area for the whole evening . Overnight on boat under the fresh air of the Sea.

DAY 15: HA LONG – HANOI (B, L)
Breakfast. Leave Cat ba for a morning cruise to visit Man’s head island, Luon cave, fishing villages on the sea. Arrive Halong at noon. Have lunch in a restaurant. 1:00 Pm leave Halong city. Arrive Ha Noi At 4:00 Pm. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 16: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free until transfer to airport for departure. Tour ends.

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=laostour&menu=detail&id=263

Tour Cost includes:

- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant – Vietnamese food
- 2 Domestic flights : Nhatrang – Danang., Hue -Hanoi

- English /French – speaking guide
- Entrance fees.

- Private Boat trip in Halong bay, Perfume River, Nhatrang, Tiengiang river in Mytho.

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

Tour Cost excludes:

International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person

International airfare to/from Vietnam

Personal insurance.

Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

Visa to Vietnam

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=laostour&menu=detail&id=263

HANOIPEACETOUR.COM .The Leading Tour Operator In Vietnam and South East Asia,We are specialzing in organize package tours and budget tours, Hotels at any traveller’s demands, Enjoy interesting travel with huge fun and great discounts.

How much do people in Vietnam like Americans? Would it be easy to find a girlfriend?

I’m thinking about going to Vietnam for vacation and was just wondering what the chances of a good-looking 5th generation european/american, typical california dude, has of meeting girls in Vietnam?

Where should I go?

Would learning some Vietnamese score me more points?

I’m thinking about Thailand even though I’m not down with the prostitution scene. Can you find local girls who aren’t in the industry? I’m not that desperate lol and never will be.

Please serious answers only.

Answer
very much. very easy [ the girls ARE NOT EASY but are easy to meet]. if your looking for “working girls” go to bars.. if you want to meet ordinary woman go to the market..
learning vietnamese is huge!

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HANOI HALONG BAY HUE HOIAN MYSON NHATRANG HOCHIMINH MEKONG 13 DAYS

June 26, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

DAY 1: HANOI – ARRIVAL (D)
Meet at Noibai international airport. Transfer to hotel. Short walk around Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Dinner at restaurant. Night in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HA NOI CITY TOUR (B, L)
8.300 Am Drive to visit to HoChiMinh Mausoleum, HoChiMinh’s House-on-stilt, HoChiMinh Museum (or Ethnic Museum), Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), Having Lunch.
P.M: Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple. Cyclo tour (1 hours) to visit Old Quarter of Hanoi and Dong Xuan Market.Enjoy Weter Puppet show in the everning. Night in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY – CATBA (B, L, D)
Driver to HaLong Bay, 180km to the North-East of Hanoi, one of the World’’s Natural Heritage. It takes you 3,5 hour for driving. Boat trip on the bay (5 hours) to visit typical islands and caves. Lunch on boat. Enjoy the landscape of the immense bay with 3,000 islets.Visit Thien Cung cave, and floating village. Bathing at a beach at The Titop Islet. Arrive the Catba Island, Bus drive to hotel throught the Catba National park. Check in hotel in CatBa islands. Dinner and night at Cat Ba islands.

DAY 4: CATBA – HAIPHONG- HANOI (B, L) ( night train )
Drive to visit Cat Ba National Park. Bathing at Cat Co Beach. Lunch. PM: Get hydrofoil to HaiPhong City. Drive back to Hanoi. Take the night train to Hue. Overnight on train by soft sleeper.

DAY 5: HUE (B, L)

Arrive Hue pick up then transfer to hotel. Check in hotel. take a boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda considered as Royal Pagoda of the Nguyen Dynasty, Minh Mang Tomb and Imperal Citadel, Dong ba market, Overnight at hotel in Hue.

DAY 6: HUE – MY SON – HOI AN (B, L)
Drive to visit My Son, a ancient religion center of the Cham people in the past, 40 km to the South West of Hoi An town, another World’’s Cultural Heritage.
Through Hai Van Mountain Pass of 30 km length. Stop on the top of the mountain for photo. Relax at Lang Co Beach. Driver to Hoian. Check in hotel, free to visit Hoian by night. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 7: HOIAN (B,L)
Visit Hoian – an old trading town : Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese. PhucKien Pagoda, Hoian Museum and Market. Lunch at restaurant. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 8: HOIAN – DANANG – NHATRANG (B,L) Flight

Breakfast at hotel then transfer from Hoian to Danang airport for flight to NhaTrang , the guide will welcome you and escort you to the hotel. The left of the day is open
for free sea bathing at NhaTrang beach. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight in NhaTrang.

DAY 9 : NHA TRANG BAY (B,L )
Boat trip to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium and Hon Tam Island. Bathing and lunch at Hon Tam – a clean blue-water beach in the island.
P.M: Visit Ponagar Cham Tower, Long Son Pogoda, Hon Chong Rocks and Nha Trang (Dam) market. Night in Nha Trang .

DAY 10: NHA TRANG -HOCHIMINH CITY (B, L)
Drive to Hochiminh city, the biggest city of Vietnam. It is 450 km to the South of Nhatrang . On the way stop to have lunch at Ca Na Beach and visit PoKlong Krai Cham Tower in Phan Rang. Dinner and night in Hochiminh city.

DAY 11: HOCHIMINH – CUCHI TUNNEL (B, L,D)
AM: HCMC City tour: Visit HoChiMinh City Hall, Notre Dame Church, Thong Nhat Conference Hall, China Town and Thien Hau Temple, War Museum. Lunch.
PM: Drive to visit Cuchi Underground Tunnel – a battle field in Vietnam War closely to Saigon City. Dinner in a floating restaurant on Saigon River .Night in Hochiminh City.

DAY 12 : MY THO – MEKONG DELTA (B, L)
Drive to visit My Tho Town in Tien Giang Province, one of 11 provinces in the Mekong Delta. Boat trip on Mekong River to visit farmer’’s house and garden. Lunch on an islet in the river. Visit bee-raising farm, coconut-candy enterprise. Drive back to Hochiminh City. Stop at Long An Town to visit a CaoDai Temple, a strange religion in the South of Vietnam. Night in Hochiminh City.

Day 13 : SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)

Have a breafast at the hotel. Check out hotel. Free time till transfer to the airport.

End tour.

More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=laostour&menu=detail&id=290

Tour Cost includes :

- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant ( Vietnamese food )
- Domestic flight : Danang – Nhatrang

- Hydrofoil Ticket from CatBa to HaiPhong

- English or French – speaking guide

- Train ticket Soft sleeper ( Cabin of 4 persons ) : Hanoi – Hue
- Entrance fees.

- Private boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River, PhongNha cave, Nhatrang, Mekong

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

Tour Cost excludes:

International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person
International airfare to/from Vietnam
Personal insurance
Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
Visa to Vietnam
More information at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.com/english/?page=laostour&menu=detail&id=290

HANOIPEACETOUR.COM .The Leading Tour Operator In Vietnam and South East Asia,We are specialzing in organize package tours and budget tours, Hotels at any traveller’s demands, Enjoy interesting travel with huge fun and great discounts.

How much do people in Vietnam like Americans? Would it be easy to find a girlfriend?

Where should I go?

Would learning some Vietnamese score me more points?

I’m thinking about Thailand even though I’m not down with the prostitution scene. Can you find local girls who aren’t in the industry? I’m not that desperate lol and never will be.

Please serious answers only.

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