Although Laos is an adventurer traveler’s dreams and is naturally stunning, one might be ready for a little luxury and culture. That’s just what I needed, so after spending a day kayaking, trekking and riding elephants, I decided to let my travel companion train and play with elephants on her own while I spent a Read More… »
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» Active Travel Asia promote tours to Sapa – the Cloud city of Vietnam
Nestled among the Hoang Son Lien Mountains, Sapa is an excellent gateway to the H’mong and Dao villages that dot the landscape of Vietnam The first thing travelers should know about Sapa is that it is one of highlands in Vietnam – 1,600m above sea level. That means a leisurely stroll to the nearest tribe Read More… »
» Motorbiking Ho Chi Minh Trail, Vietnam – an unforgettable travel adventure
The 125-cubic-centimetre engine of the scooter was screaming for forgiveness, throwing off so much heat it burned through my jeans, singeing my leg hair. All morning I’d been mercilessly holding the throttle wide open, climbing hills so steep it seemed like the bike might die any minute under the weight of my wife and me. Read More… »
» Ba Be National Park recognised as Wetland of Internationnal Importance
The Ba Be National Park in the northern mountainous province of Bac Can has been named on the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands List as a Wetland of International Importance. The biodiverse 10,048-ha park is home to 1,268 species of flora and fauna. The site earlier was recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2004. Ba Read More… »
» Vietnam for adventurous explorers
Dense jungles, brooding mountains, endless waterways, towering cliffs, and hairpin bends: the potential for adrenalin fuelled adventure is limitless in Vietnam. Whether you prefer to scale the heights of jagged peaks or plumb the depths of coral reefs, Vietnam will deliver something special. Just being here is one long adventure, but these experiences will take Read More… »
» In Touch with the Real World: Vietnam Biking Tour
People who had traveled to Vietnam agreed that it was an interesting experience in general, but the bicycle tours definitely brought more adventurous excitements. Vietnam borders Cambodia, Laos and China. Its coastline is 3,200 kilometers. The climate is tropical monsoon climate with dry and wet seasons, and it can be extremely hot and humid depending Read More… »
» Discover Stunning Terraced fields in Northwest Vietnam
The terraced fields in the mountain district of Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai, Vietnam are associated with the developmental history of the Mong ethnic minority group. They are considered not only a source of food production but also an asset for developing local tourism. When we arrived, Giang A Su, a farmer in Che Read More… »
» Motorbiking in Southeast Asia: two-wheeled adventures from mountain to coast
Southeast Asia is home to some of the greatest adventures on earth. Throw a motorbike into the mix and you’ll have the time of your life. Here’s our guide to a two-wheeled adventure in the Mekong region. Vietnam and Laos – sublime scenery from mountain to coast Ho Chi Minh Trails, Vietnam To kick off, Read More… »
» Travel to Dong Van Plateau, Explore Global Geo-parks Network in Vietnam
During the traditional Tet holiday 2011, there were nearly 4.000 domestic and foreign tourists to Dong Van karst plateau Geopark to excursion and travel. With total tourism revenue reached over 3 billion. Under the instruction of Ha Giang province People’s Committee, all relevant districts has implemented well-organized culture, sports, entertainment and travel activities to meet Read More… »
» Spanish magazine spotlights ‘Great Wall of Vietnam’
Spanish writer Mark Jenkin has extolled the wonderful beauty of Son Doong (Mountain River Cave) in Quang Binh central province. In a reportage entitled “Vietnam Cave” published in theNational Geographic magazine in January, M. Jenkin wrote “There is a jungle inside Vietnam’s mammoth cavern.” Son Doong Cave, Vietnam M. Jenkin cited his teammate Jonathan Sims, Read More… »