Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, announced the New 7 Wonders Foundation on November 12 after the first count of global voting ended a day earlier.Halong Bay, VietnamIn alphabetical order, the seven winners are the Amazon, Ha Long Bay, Iguazu Falls, Read more…
I envisioned hiking to remote villages to find mountain hill tribes; people living in indigenous villages, untouched by outside influences.Instead, as we pulled into Sapa, in the northern part of Vietnam, a group of Black Hmong women gathered on the side of the road as our shuttle Read more…
First word Active Travel Asia sent to you to joint our competition “Indochina in yours eyes” most sincere thanks!“Indochina in yours eyes” contest lasted over 2 months (1st Sep 2011 to 20th Nov 2011) and ends on 20 Nov 2011. Organizing Committee has received many entries Read more…
ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in Vietnam) working together in a survey of responsible tourism project in Pu Hu Nature Reserve, Thanh hoa province, Vietnam. The survey trip will be held in middle of December, 2011 by ATA team Read more…
When touring Cham Islet, or Cu Lao Cham in the ancient city of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province you are bewitched by splendid landscapes with wonderful sandy beaches, forested hills and the glorious clear, blue sea.A view of Cham islet in Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam ProvinceThe location Read more…
Attractive eco-friendly valleys, terraced slope attributes as well as tribes nevertheless subsequent their own historic customs — encouraged in order to Sapa.Situated 350kms north-west associated with Hanoi, simply timid from the Chinese language edge may be the Lao Cai Land Read more…
The Vietnamese bus tout are convinced they’ll get business from us. “Bus to Sa Pa” they call as we tuck away our passports, re-attach helmets and roll bicycles down a short but sheer ramp from border control into Vietnam proper. “We go by bicycle,” we reply. They shake heads. Read more…
The legend goes that the islands of Halong Bay were formed by dragons who spit out jade and jewels into the sea to help the Vietnamese build a barrier to defend against would be invaders. After attempts to conquer the area were thwarted, the dragons fell in love with the bay Read more…
The prestigious Teatro Colón of Buenos Aires has announced its program for the 2012 Season:
OPERA
March 14, 15, 17 and 18
SAINT MARK’S PASSION (2000)
Music: Osvaldo Golijov
Based on the Gospel of Saint Mark, the Psalms, Jeremiah’s Lamentations, and Spanish Read more…
The 13th International Show Jumping Competition CSIOW Haras El Capricho will take place on November 23- 27, 2011, in the town of Capilla del Señor, 80 km North of Buenos Aires. This is one of the most important Show Jumping competitions in Latin America, sponsored by the Argentine Read more…