The Secret to Extraordinary Travel: Here’s Proof That The WOW List Works
by Wendy Perrin @ Wendy Perrin
Mon Jan 22 08:40:10 PST 2018
How to maximize your experience of a destination? Know the right fixer. What will the right fixer do for you? Read on. Here is a continually updated sampling of the reviews that your fellow readers have posted after returning from trips that were arranged by Wendy’s Trusted Travel Experts and monitored by Wendy. These reviews illustrate how the right fixer transforms a trip from average to ...
The post The Secret to Extraordinary Travel: Here’s Proof That The WOW List Works appeared first on Wendy Perrin.
Italy 2 wk itinerary Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Venice
by the2bubs @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 08:08:08 PST 2018
I know itinerary questions proliferate, but this is my husband's and my first trip to Italy (have only been to Europe twice - both times France) and...
Madrid, Seville and Lisbon in early March
by geetika @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 04:56:19 PST 2018
I am helping my sister and niece plan their spring break trip to Madrid, Seville and Lisbon in early March, they have 10D/9N. Yes, I know they should...
The 2018 WOW List: Wendy’s Trusted Travel Experts
by Wendy Perrin @ Wendy Perrin
Wed Jan 24 07:20:59 PST 2018
THE PROBLEM You’re planning an important trip to an unfamiliar destination. You want minimal hassle and maximum efficiency—no time-wasting logistical surprises, no battling tourist hordes and lines. You want to experience the destination like an insider. Oh—and those special perks and upgrades reserved for the regulars? You want those too. THE SOLUTION You need a ...
The post The 2018 WOW List: Wendy’s Trusted Travel Experts appeared first on Wendy Perrin.
Mekong River Cruise PhnomPenh, ChauDoc, CanTho, Saigon 3days
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Sat Oct 14 02:58:22 PDT 2017
At Phnompenh, the Mekong splits into two main branches: the HauGiang (Tonle Bassac) which flows via ChauDoc, LongXuyen and CanTho to the sea; and the TienGiang (Tonle Mekong) which splits into several branches at VinhLong and empties into the sea at six points. The Mekong river cruise from Phnompenh to ChauDoc, Cantho and onto Saigon…
The post Mekong River Cruise PhnomPenh, ChauDoc, CanTho, Saigon 3days appeared first on Sinhbalo.
CCM Spitfire: The world’s fastest-selling handmade motorcycle?
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Mon Dec 18 02:12:18 PST 2017
The post CCM Spitfire: The world’s fastest-selling handmade motorcycle? appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
Italy 2 wk itinerary Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Venice
by the2bubs @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 08:08:08 PST 2018
I know itinerary questions proliferate, but this is my husband's and my first trip to Italy (have only been to Europe twice - both times France) and...
Top destinations for getting off the tourist track in Vietnam
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Tue Dec 26 00:53:09 PST 2017
If Vietnam is considered as a treasure, we will surely have so much to dig for. For such a small […]
5 Ways Make You a Responsible Traveler in Thailand
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Wed Jan 10 00:14:11 PST 2018
After any trip, the experiences collecting on the road obviously means something to your life, but have you ever asked […]
Adventure Essentials: 12 little things to make travel immeasurably better
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Fri Dec 22 03:41:30 PST 2017
The post Adventure Essentials: 12 little things to make travel immeasurably better appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
ORIENTAL SAILS NEW YEAR PROMOTION 2018
by Thien Van Nguyen @ ORIENTAL SAILS- YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR HALONG BAY CRUISES
Mon Jan 15 20:07:48 PST 2018
🎁🎁 ORIENTAL SAILS NEW YEAR PROMOTION 🎁🎁 🌟 Total offer up to 40USD/person 🌟 Discount 30USD/pax (Cruise Tour) + Discount 10USD/pax (Deluxe Transfer) *** Policy: Applied for new bookings within 5 days before departure date. Not applied with other promotions Especially: FOC 1 glass of house wine per pax for bookings of […]
The Long Tan Cross Memorial
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Thu Oct 19 08:28:27 PDT 2017
HCM City – LongPhuoc Tunnels - Nui Dat former base - Long Tan Cross (One Day Trip) Tour Code: SBL4B Departure 7:30 am at your hotel, we drive 2 hours to BaRia and on to LongPhuoc commune. We visit LongPhuoc tunnels, constructed by the VC in 1948. Passing the big memorial building, you will find…
The post The Long Tan Cross Memorial appeared first on Sinhbalo.
TCX Comp Evo Michelin Review: A motocross boot for Adventure riders?
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Wed Jan 24 02:21:19 PST 2018
The post TCX Comp Evo Michelin Review: A motocross boot for Adventure riders? appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
VIETNAMESE TET – WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WESTERN TRAVELERS?
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Thu Jan 18 23:35:03 PST 2018
Vietnamese Tet is at the same time with Chinese New Year and is the most important holiday to Vietnamese for […]
Luxury Saigon River Tours by Exciting Speedboat | Les Rives
Les Rives
Les Rives operates luxury Saigon River tours to the Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, Unesco listed Can Gio Forest, in Ho Chi Minh City, and more.
Top 5 Thailand destinations in 2017 by Trip Advisor users
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Thu Jan 04 00:47:51 PST 2018
The largest online community for travelers all around the world- Trip Advisor- has revealed their users’ top favorite places in […]
Mekong River Cruise CanTho ChauDoc PhnomPenh 3 days
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Mon Oct 16 02:53:14 PDT 2017
Mekong river cruise CanTho ChauDoc Phnompenh provides you an opportunity to see bustling floating markets, natural arroyos system and river life on the mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia. Tour Code: SBL18A Day 1: SaiGon – CaiBe – CanTho (Lunch) We depart at 8:00am and head south to the river town of Cai Be, a rural…
The post Mekong River Cruise CanTho ChauDoc PhnomPenh 3 days appeared first on Sinhbalo.
Mekong Delta Cycling tour 2 days | Homestay in CanTho
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Tue Oct 24 08:45:55 PDT 2017
Mekong Delta Cycling tour 2 days to CanTho Cycling the delta with boat cruise, and possibly a nice homestay. Tour Code: SBL 11. Available all year round. Day1: Sai Gon to Cai Be, Vinh Long and to Can Tho (Lunch) 07:30 am our shuttle will take you out of town on an approx. 2hrs drive…
The post Mekong Delta Cycling tour 2 days | Homestay in CanTho appeared first on Sinhbalo.
Portugal Hotel Recommendation, Lisbon and Porto?
by mikster @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 10:32:11 PST 2018
My husband and I are planning a trip to Lisbon and maybe Porto at the end of September.Just starting the research in terms of best areas to stay in....
Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding: Protect and Survive
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Wed Jan 17 01:44:06 PST 2018
The post Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding: Protect and Survive appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRIP IN VIETNAMESE TET HOLIDAY
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Mon Jan 22 19:00:36 PST 2018
The whole Vietnam is warming up for their most special holiday of the year: Tet, or the Lunar New Year. […]
Road Trip Itinerary
by kdlucero @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 09:37:05 PST 2018
My family is planning a road trip from Quantico, VA to Southern Colorado in March. Please help me plan my itinerary. What to do, where to stay,...
Anniversary trip to FP in Nov... Moorea vs. Bora Bora
by mr_go @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 07:39:47 PST 2018
Hi, all. My apologies if this topic has been hashed out before on this forum, but the new search functionality is taking some getting used to. We...
Motorcycle Adventure Essentials: A Guide to Group Riding
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Mon Dec 11 08:24:55 PST 2017
The post Motorcycle Adventure Essentials: A Guide to Group Riding appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
How to Never Wait in Line at a Tourist Attraction Again
by Wendy Perrin @ Wendy Perrin
Tue Jan 23 03:09:36 PST 2018
Why waste your precious vacation time battling crowds and waiting in lines? Popular tourist sites the world over grow more congested every year and, sadly, the typical fixes—reserving an entry time, booking a “skip-the-line tour”—are not always a good solution. So I thought I’d share the best fixes I’ve found. Reserving a time slot might ...
The post How to Never Wait in Line at a Tourist Attraction Again appeared first on Wendy Perrin.
TRAVELING TO VIETNAM DURING TET: YAY OR NAY?
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Sun Jan 21 18:31:02 PST 2018
You’ll hear several optimistic and pessimistic opinions when you mention your next vacation to Vietnam during Tet Holiday, from your […]
Cruise Trends in 2018: What Your Waistline Has Been Waiting For
by Carolyn Spencer Brown @ Wendy Perrin
Fri Jan 19 17:35:33 PST 2018
One of the best things about chronicling cruise travel over the past 20 years has been watching the industry morph from a sedate and somewhat sedentary form of travel—in which dining times were assigned and bus tours were about the limit of sightseeing—to there’s-a-cruise-for-every-traveler-out-there. Seriously, there really is, no matter if you’re more inclined to ...
The post Cruise Trends in 2018: What Your Waistline Has Been Waiting For appeared first on Wendy Perrin.
An honor month of Oriental Sails JSC
by Thien Van Nguyen @ ORIENTAL SAILS- YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR HALONG BAY CRUISES
Mon Nov 27 23:11:33 PST 2017
In October 2017, Oriental Sails Company was honored to be named with 03 big prizes in both domestic and international standard. For readers of The Guide, one annual even which definitely can not ignored is The Guide Awards aiming to find out the qualified brand in tourism with outstanding products and service. 2017 is the […]
Cycling Mekong Delta Vietnam to Cambodia |CanTho ChauDoc HaTien 4 Days
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Mon Oct 16 02:50:40 PDT 2017
Cycling Mekong Delta Vietnam to Cambodia | CanTho ChauDoc HaTien 4 Days Tour Code: SBL9B Day1: Sai Gon to Cai Be, Vinh Long and to Can Tho (Lunch, dinner) 8.00 am our shuttle will take you out of town on an approx. 2hrs drive to Cai Lay where you collect your bicycles and enjoy a…
The post Cycling Mekong Delta Vietnam to Cambodia |CanTho ChauDoc HaTien 4 Days appeared first on Sinhbalo.
Contiki - Vietnam Experience
Contiki
Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An, Hanoi, Halong Bay - for a geographically compact country, Vietnam sure has some hot spots. The Vietnam Experience is for those who want a bit more time than the average traveller. Picture yourself relishing the rice region of Mekong Delta by taking a traditional boat through floating markets & local fruit farms.
Off Road Essentials: Should I wear a neck brace?
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Fri Nov 24 03:59:09 PST 2017
The post Off Road Essentials: Should I wear a neck brace? appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
Motorcycle Live 2017: Ride Expeditions PHOTO FEST
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Wed Nov 22 04:06:17 PST 2017
Every November the motorcycle Industry heads to Birmingham for the annual celebration of biking that is Motorcycle Live. Spread over multiple halls in the vast NEC and including a free FMX show, it’s a chance for the British public to see the latest offerings from the manufacturers, fresh from their debuts at the EICMA show. Oh and to get some
The post Motorcycle Live 2017: Ride Expeditions PHOTO FEST appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
Sinhbalo - specialized in Mekong delta tours & cycling Vietnam
Sinhbalo
Sinhbalo - specialized in Mekong delta tours. We have been organizing Mekong delta tours in Vietnam for more than 20 years. Our tours made by a delta local.
Visa to Vietnam
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Mon Dec 04 01:01:28 PST 2017
The Government has agreed to electronic visa to Vietnam for citizens of six countries including Australia, Cananda, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. According to the Resolution No. 124 / NQ-CP on the addition of the list of countries with citizens to be piloted electronically, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed…
The post Visa to Vietnam appeared first on Sinhbalo.
26 Most Common Scams in Vietnam - Travelscams.org
TravelScams.org
Vietnam is a beautiful country to visit, but almost every tourist here would have experienced a scam. Click here to learn how to protect yourself!
Mekong Delta Cycling Tour 4 Days
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Sat Oct 14 02:48:21 PDT 2017
Mekong Delta Cycling Tour 4 days – CaiBe VinhLong ChauDoc CanTho Tour Code: SBL9A Day 1: Saigon- LongAn – My Tho – Vinh Long ( Lunch, dinner) Leaving Saigon, our shuttle will take you for about one hour drive to LongAn, the gateway to the mighty Mekong. First stage 25k from LongAn suburb to MyTho…
The post Mekong Delta Cycling Tour 4 Days appeared first on Sinhbalo.
Places to take the most beautiful photos in Ha Long
by Thien Van Nguyen @ ORIENTAL SAILS- YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR HALONG BAY CRUISES
Wed Nov 29 20:21:15 PST 2017
Known as the World Natural Heritage, Ha Long Bay has many beautiful tourist sites and is the ideal place to take a beautiful photos. Here are some of the places that attract many tourists: 1, The beautiful beaches: Titov, Soi Sim, Tuan Chau … are super beautiful beaches with white sand beach spreading, green water […]
Madrid, Seville and Lisbon in early March
by geetika @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 04:56:19 PST 2018
I am helping my sister and niece plan their spring break trip to Madrid, Seville and Lisbon in early March, they have 10D/9N. Yes, I know they should...
30 Ways to Feel Like a Local When You Travel
by Sara Tucker @ Wendy Perrin
Sun Jan 21 04:10:42 PST 2018
My aunt Ruth, a wise woman, once popped into a city hall and asked to speak with the mayor. The mayor was produced, and Aunt Ruth said, “I bring you greetings from Ringwood, New Jersey!” The mayor, whose town was also called Ringwood, responded with a guided tour. It was one of the highlights of ...
The post 30 Ways to Feel Like a Local When You Travel appeared first on Wendy Perrin.
Adventure Motorcycle Tours: Guided versus Independent
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Mon Oct 09 08:15:30 PDT 2017
The post Adventure Motorcycle Tours: Guided versus Independent appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
Portugal Hotel Recommendation, Lisbon and Porto?
by mikster @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 10:32:11 PST 2018
My husband and I are planning a trip to Lisbon and maybe Porto at the end of September.Just starting the research in terms of best areas to stay in....
Mekong Delta Cycling Tour 3 Days
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Thu Oct 19 09:18:35 PDT 2017
Mekong Delta Cycling Tour 3 days: LongAn – MyTho – CaiBe – VinhLong – CanTho This tour takes three days and two nights. It’s available all year round. Tour code SBL 8 Day 1: Saigon – LongAn – MyTho – VinhLong ( Lunch, dinner) Leaving Saigon, our shuttle will take you for about one hour…
The post Mekong Delta Cycling Tour 3 Days appeared first on Sinhbalo.
How to Make Sophisticated Travel Destinations Fun for the Whole Family
by Wendy Perrin @ Wendy Perrin
Fri Jan 19 17:16:54 PST 2018
How to take grown-up trips that your kids will love too.
The post How to Make Sophisticated Travel Destinations Fun for the Whole Family appeared first on Wendy Perrin.
Topas Ecolodge
Topas Ecolodge
Topas Ecolodge is a small hotel situated on a beautiful hilltop deep in the mountains of Hoang Lien National Park only 45 min outside Sapa town i North Vietnam. We have 25 mountain bungalows all built as rustic chalet-style single bedroom houses from local white granite. Each of our bungalows presents a casual style with a private balcony, from there you can enjoy the magnificent view of the towering peaks and endless valleys dotted with ethnic minorities’ villages. A perfect place for touring in the surrounding area hiking or biking or just relaxing from the noisy and busy city life.
December 2017 Newsletter
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Mon Dec 11 12:50:30 PST 2017
The post December 2017 Newsletter appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
The 2018 WOW List: Wendy’s Trusted Travel Experts - Wendy Perrin
Wendy Perrin
In her WOW List, Wendy Perrin reveals a sampling of the best trip planners and travel specialists she's found in 25 years of covering the travel industry.
Reasons make a Thailand trip be better than any Psychology session
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Tue Dec 26 22:45:45 PST 2017
The initial purpose of any holiday is getting away from the daily stressful life. Your boss will not stop screaming? […]
Mekong River Cruise and Homestay in CanTho
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Mon Oct 16 02:52:28 PDT 2017
Mekong river cruise and homestay in Cantho 2 days, a wonderful and relaxing way to see the river life and tropical gardens in mekong delta Vietnam. A lengthy cruise ~ 45km through islands and branches of Mekong river, we cruise down narrow waterways to remote villages. Tour Code: SBL6B Day 1: Sai Gon to Cai Be…
The post Mekong River Cruise and Homestay in CanTho appeared first on Sinhbalo.
Discover: Fukuoka
by @ Wikitravel
Thu Feb 14 21:53:24 PST 2008
A bullet train ride on the Hakata-Minami Line in Fukuoka, Japan costs just ¥290 (under US$3). Alas, the end-to-end trip lasts just ten minutes.
Mekong Delta Cycling Tour Phnompenh to SaiGon 4 Days
by Sinh Le @ Sinhbalo
Sat Oct 14 03:51:18 PDT 2017
Mekong Delta Cycling Tour PhnomPenh to SaiGon Tour Code: SBL9C Day 1: PhnomPenh to ChauDoc (Dinner) Boarding on HangChau speed boat at Phnompenh boat pier for a 4 hours cruise down the Mekong river, crossing the border Kamsamnor to Vinh Xuong -Viet Nam. Then a little more cruise to ChauDoc. Our guide will pick you…
The post Mekong Delta Cycling Tour Phnompenh to SaiGon 4 Days appeared first on Sinhbalo.
Off-Road Essentials: New Year Makeover
by Julian @ Asia Motorcycle Tours – Ride Expeditions
Fri Jan 05 02:05:41 PST 2018
The post Off-Road Essentials: New Year Makeover appeared first on Asia Motorcycle Tours - Ride Expeditions.
Anniversary trip to FP in Nov... Moorea vs. Bora Bora
by mr_go @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 07:39:47 PST 2018
Hi, all. My apologies if this topic has been hashed out before on this forum, but the new search functionality is taking some getting used to. We...
Top 5 Vietnam hotspot for travelers in 2017 which you have not known
by Marketing ICP @ Indochina Pioneer Tours
Tue Jan 02 02:06:09 PST 2018
So another “up-and-down” year has come to an end. We all gained some, lost some, and with people whose passion […]
Travel Advice and Advisories for Vietnam
Travel.gc.ca
Country Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada
Road Trip Itinerary
by kdlucero @ Fodor's Forum
Wed Jan 24 09:37:05 PST 2018
My family is planning a road trip from Quantico, VA to Southern Colorado in March. Please help me plan my itinerary. What to do, where to stay,...