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Cham Pottery from Go Hamlet in Binh Thuan
VietNamNet Bridge – Binh Thuan, a tourist site in the central coastal province, does not own its popularity to attractive beaches, splendid sand dunes or deluxe resorts and spas, but rather to its renowned Cham minority craft village known as Go Hamlet A Cham woman and Cham pottery works.For thousands of years, the generations in this hamlet, located... Read more
Sail away
A fire dancer performs in front of the Sailing Club in Nha Trang Town Established in 1994 by an Australian with Vietnamese partners, the Sailing Club – at 72 Tran Phu Street in Nha Trang Town – is renowned for its stunning seaside location, open-air restaurant, and trendy nightclub. During the day, the... Read more
Lord of the sea
A fleet of boats celebrating at last year’s Nghinh Ong Festival in southern Ca Mau Province Along Vietnam’s coasts, fisher folks in areas from northern Thanh Hoa Province to southernmost Ca Mau Province maintain a tradition of worshiping whales. The Nghinh Ong (Whale Welcoming) Festival is a yearly event... Read more
Delta Air Lines plans new Vietnam-US service
Delta Air Lines Inc. is seeking the Vietnamese government’s permission to offer daily service between Ho Chi Minh City and the US starting June 2009, the company said in a statement. Though the proposed service is still subject to the government’s approval, “there is a great likelihood the plan will be sanctioned,” said Nguyen Thi... Read more
1,000 railway tickets on SMS booking today
The Saigon Railway Station (SRS) will sell another 1,000 tickets via SMS today for passengers to depart on January 17, 2009 (December 22 on the lunar calendar) from HCMC. Passengers can send messages reading “GASG” to 6305 and each order number given will be entitled to a maximum of four tickets.The station said about 1,100 passengers made successful... Read more
Pristine wetlands full of diverse life
VietNamNet Bridge - Thien Ly explores the majestically diverse and beautifully unspoiled wetlands of Tra Su Forest that the Vietnamese Government have decided to preserve for the sake of the environment. Tourists are enchanted with the carpet of duckweed that covers Tra Su’s surface during the rainy season. VietNamNet Bridge - Thien Ly explores the majestically... Read more
Online travel insurance now available in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - The budget airline Jetstar Pacific has joined forces with AIG Vietnam General Insurance Company (AIG Vietnam) to offer an online travel insurance service, called Jetcover, on its website from November 12. VietNamNet Bridge - The budget airline Jetstar Pacific has joined forces with AIG Vietnam General Insurance Company (AIG Vietnam) to offer... Read more
Cheery Café
Located on a peaceful corner of Phung Khac Khoan Street and Nguyen Van Thu Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, the Cheery Café is the perfect place for a cozy drink after work. The modern, stylish interior of Cheery is equipped with comfortable lounge-style sofas, and Wi-Fi is available for those who... Read more
The high life
A friendly family of Bahnar ethnic descent welcomes tourists to stay at their home Picturesque scenery, elephant rides, and treks through sublime forests; these are just a few of the many activities Vietnam’s Central Highlands has to offer. The Central Highlands, which includes the provinces of Đak Lak,... Read more
Vung Tau Culture-Tourism Festival scheduled early 2009
VietNamNet Bridge - The Culture-Tourism Festival Ba Ria - Vung Tau 2009, scheduled from January 26 to February 4, will focus on cultural, tourist and daily life activities. Vung Tau CityVietNamNet Bridge - The Culture-Tourism Festival Ba Ria - Vung Tau 2009, scheduled from January 26 to February 4, will focus on cultural, tourist and daily life activities. The... Read more
