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Halong Bay: When Tourism Goes Wrong
Blog: WildJunket - 8 May 2012
n Northern Vietnam, thousands of grottos and limestone cliffs dot the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Junk boats ply its water, against the natural backdrop of dark green rock formations shrouded in mist.
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Sunset in Hanoi, Vietnam Picture
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 28 March 2012
Sunset in Hanoi, Vietnam is my picture for the week. I took this beautiful sunset picture from my hotel room window during my stay at the Old Quarter of Hanoi in Vietnam back in 2011.
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Halong Bay in Vietnam Picture
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 17 September 2011
Halong Bay in Vietnam is my Picture of the Week. This is one of the must-visit places on earth where most round the world travelers would make a stop here. The most prominent thing to do here at Ha Long Bay is to take the overnight junk boat cruise. I was fortunate enough to try both, day cruise and the overnight cruise here back in 2010.
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A floating water village in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 2 September 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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Postcard from... Halong Bay
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 13 June 2011
{ Halong Bay, Vietnam in Dec 2008 } Watching the limestone islands rising above from the water, amidst cool air from the deck of a boat, Halong Bay is magical. Words would not be enough to describe it, nor would the photo above.
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Bai Chay Tourist Wharf in Halong Bay
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 23 April 2011
Bai Chay Tourist Wharf in Halong Bay is your gateway to the famous UNESCO world heritage site in Vietnam. It is here that you will embark on your amazing Halong Bay Cruise and this article shares with you the details that I experienced while I explored this stunning place in 2010. As I had a good nine days to spend in Northern Vietnam, I decided to fully utilize my time here at Ha Long.
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Cat Ba Island/ The woman who spoke to goats
Blog: Nilikuta Shani - 12 February 2011
Cat Ba town: where the ridiculously kitsch and every genus of fish comes to die (and I’m not speaking figuratively). It was where I came (though I didn’t yet know it on arrival) to sweat it out on an epic … Continue reading →Cat Ba Island/ The woman who spoke to goats is a post from: Nilikuta Shani
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Ha Long Bay does not take kindly to pirates
Blog: Nilikuta Shani - 12 February 2011
Ha Long Bay is a world heritage site and there aren’t enough words in the English language to justly describe the unique and spectacular beauty of this place. Seeing it for yourself, however, is often the cause of many headaches … Continue reading →Ha Long Bay does not take kindly to pirates is a post from: Nilikuta Shani
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Street Coffee in Hanoi - Picture of the Week
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 5 February 2011
Street Coffee in Hanoi is my picture of the week. This photo was taken at the junction of the famous cathedral in Hanoi's Old Quarter in April 2010. A popular locals hangout by the street, they are seen sitting all around the sidewalk drinking Vietnamese Coffee or the special lemon juice. while munching on local peanuts throwing the skins on the floor. Foot high stools are used as makeshift
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Halong Bay Cruise Boat Picture of the Week
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 15 January 2011
Halong Bay Cruise Boat is my Picture of the Week. I took this picture while I was on board another Vietnamese Junk Boat doing the day cruise around Halong Bay. During my trip there in April 2010, I went for both cruises - the Halong Bay Day Cruise and Halong Bay Overnight Cruise. The reason for this was that I wanted to fully experience the entire UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was something
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Vietnam Getaway – Christmas in Halong Bay
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 11 December 2010
24 December 2009. In our attempt to escape a dull Christmas, we book ourself for an overnight trip to Halong Bay. We feel that spending the Christmas Eve on board of traditional Vietnamese Junk would be much better than staying in the capital. What we get is much more than simply tranquil Christmas, it is [...]
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Vietnam Pictorial
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 3 December 2010
Quite literally some of the fastest moving people on the planet, it is a miracle that I could get anyone to stand still long enough to capture them on film. That said, the chaotic frenzy known as Vietnam also has a serene side. Both extremes work to create a photographer’s paradise – check out our [...]
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Northern Vietnam
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 28 November 2010
Our amazing time in Vietnam is slowly coming to an end. From the traditional hill tribes of Bac Ha and Can Cau to hip Hanoi to magnificent Halong Bay, the North is just as impressive as South and Central Vietnam. Although we are sad to leave, we are more than happy to have explored this [...]
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Halong Bay Cruise
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 17 November 2010
A cruise through Halong Bay is certainly the highlight of any visit to northern Vietnam. The phenomenal string of jungle-covered karst islands rivals the surreal beauty of similar landscapes in Thailand, Laos, China and the Philippines. To the south of Halong, stunning Cat Ba Island beckons travelers with limitless possibilities for kayaking, hiking, or lounging [...]
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Ipa Nima Bag Store in Hanoi, Vietnam
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 2 November 2010
Ipa Nima Bags in Hanoi are one of the highlights for the women who are visiting Northern Vietnam and this article covers how my partner Lilian and me went in search for the exclusive hand made bags around town. She had heard of the brand a while ago but Ipa Nima in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is just too pricey with limited and out of season collection and therefore since we were heading to Hanoi, we
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Crumpler Bags in Hanoi, Vietnam
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 25 October 2010
Crumpler Bags in Hanoi, Vietnam - These camera bags are found along Dinh Tien Hoang Street or Cao Go Road which is facing the Hoan Kiem Lake in town center. As many would claim these are fakes, rest assured most of them are either over-run or excess stock where the factory making Crumpler Bags are located in Vietnam but there have been cases where knock offs are also found here. I was told by a
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Weasel Coffee in Hanoi. Vietnam
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 13 October 2010
Weasel Coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam - The most anticipated thing I was looking forward to on visiting this amazing country. Having heard about this famous exclusive coffee, I was yearning to try it at all costs. So right before my trip to Hanoi in April 2010, I had Googled the coffee locations only to find out that there were originals and also the knockoffs being sold. Arriving in Hanoi after a
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5 Essential Things to Do Around Halong Bay, Vietnam
Blog: WildJunket - 24 September 2010
This week, we venture back to Asia for a taste of exotic flavors and sights. Today’s guest post is from David Jr of Malaysia Asia blog, an online resource on all things Southeast Asian.
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Hanoi Old Quarter at Night
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 21 September 2010
Hanoi Old Quarter at night is a collection of travel photographs taken during my trip to Hanoi in May 2010. All pictures were taken using my little Nikon D60 DSLR camera with a 18-105mm lens. I have to admit that the Old Quarter is one of the very interesting places of Vietnam worth exploring on foot as there is so much to see and do there. As night photography is quite challenging, I did not
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Photo of the Week – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Blog: Ottsworld - 9 September 2010
Floating Market in Halong Bay Vietnam The beautiful watery world of Halong Bay Vietnam is a heavily visited tourist destination for the landscapes. However I was able to capture this economic transaction depicting the unique water culture that has developed in this area for the locals. The boat reminded me of a floating convenience store – [...]
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Thien Cung Cave at Halong Bay
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 10 August 2010
Thien Cung Cave at Halong Bay - During my visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay in Vietnam, we took a day cruise out to the bay on one of the Vietnamese Junk boats which was about four hours long. Honestly, we did not know what to expect as it was a spontaneous decision to go for the cruise. Our initial overnight cruise was scheduled the following day so we had some time to pass
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Hanoi Street Life at Night - Picture of the week
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 10 August 2010
Hanoi Street Life at Night is my picture of the week. Taken at night during my trip here in May 2010, I was walking around the center of Hanoi heading towards the Old Quarter of town when I came across three Vietnamese ladies selling all sorts of local fruits. The funny thing was that they were seated almost in the middle of the road where motorbikes were seen moving from all directions passing
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Snapshot: Halong Bay at Dusk
Blog: To China... and Beyond! - 7 May 2010
At dusk, Halong Bay begins to fill with wooden junks anchoring for the night. When dark falls, the karsts disappear but every boat is outlined in twinkling deck lights. Although the bay is crowded, it is a solitary experience, shared with just the few other people on your boat.
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Motorbike 101
Blog: The Heather Report - 16 March 2010
There are 5 cars on Cat Ba Island. Maybe more, but so far, I’ve counted five. In addition to these few four-wheeled oddities are a variety of tourist vans and local busses. Traditional taxis? None. Zip. Nada. Some of the roads are too narrow to support a car anyway. So getting around the island happens in two ways: on your feet or on a motorbike. The second you walk out of a guesthouse, restaurant, shop etc. you are immediately preyed upon by the Xeom (motorbike) drivers asking you if you need a lift.
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Island Life
Blog: The Heather Report - 11 March 2010
Okay, so it's not Hawaii...but I live on an island….in Vietnam. How did that happen? What I know for sure is that I love the simplicity of it all. I live in one room that has a beautiful view of the bay. I have a job I truly enjoy. I'm able to rock climb in some of the most pristine settings on earth. I’m quite sure it’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever hung my hat.
