Sailing down the Da River in Hoa Binh province is a wonderful way to relax for a couple of days.

On a Sunday morning my friend and I drove towards Hoa Binh on a surprisingly quite highway. We headed straight for the Hoa Binh Power Plant and Reservoir, a massive project built from 1988 to 1994, where we planned to hire a boat and sail about for the day.

The enormous dam is built on the Da River, one of the chief tributaries that runs out of the mighty Red River, which flows for 910km form Yunnan in southwestern China into Vietnam through Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Hoa Binh and Phu Tho provinces.

The river’s valleys rich in minerals and possess ecosystems with a wealth of flora, fauna and wildlife. The reservoir led to the transformation of the local countryside as the rising waters turned hilltops into islands.

The reservoir has a “tourist wharf” called Bich Ha though I was advised to head for Bai San Pier instead. There is no obvious jetty here but you can hire a small boat….

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On a follow-up to a recent comment regarding the flagrant disregard and unqualified characteristics of a supposed ‘Galapagos Naturalist Guide’ I took it upon myself to contact the entity in charge of training & licencing Galapagos Naturalist Guide, the Galapagos National Park (Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos).

As I have frequently observed throughout over 10 years [...]

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The word BEST can aptly be defined as:
adj. Superlative of good.
1. Surpassing all others in excellence or quality;
2. Most desirable;
3. Greatest;
THE ISLANDS ….

#2 GENOVESA

Why? It’s a long journey up to this northeastern island, but well worth the trip (the journey is done during the overnight hours). The English name ‘Tower’ refers to an [...]

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The word BEST can aptly be defined as:
adj. Superlative of good.
1. Surpassing all others in excellence or quality;
2. Most desirable;
3. Greatest;
THE ISLANDS ….

#1 ESPANOLA

Why? This southern island is home to the most diverse & unique array of wildlife found in a concentrated area, and one of the most scenic panoramas to compliment.
Heading up [...]

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A view of floating Market in Mekong river, An Giang province.

Lazing on a small sampan, tourists can feel they are so tiny on the boundless river and under the shade of countless trees. Witnessing the trade on the floating markets surely makes an impression on those in the delta for the first time.

Upon reaching the raft village, tourists are introduced to the structure of the rafts which are designed as homes and as floating fish farms. Tourists can catch a view of farmers feeding fish and can be served indigenous dishes made from local fish.

Tourists should not miss a visit to a weaving village of the Cham people. Here, tourists can witness the dexterity and talents of Cham ladies who painstakingly weave on looms by the riverside.

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Eight kilometres from the centre of Kon Tum city lies the Kon K’Tu eco-tourist village which attracts both domestic and foreign tourists keen to enjoy its unique culture.

Tall order: Nha rong – a communal house of ethnic groups living in the region – is a symbol of Central Highlands’ culture.

Kon K’Tu, which means “native village” in the Ba Na ethnic minority language, is the oldest village of the ethnic group to continue preserving the most original characteristics of the group’s culture.

From 1867-69, about 100 houses made up the village, but an epidemic wiped out many of the villagers and left only three families alive. It wasn’t until 1920 that the village was re-established and thriving once again. Currently there are approximately 530 village residents, all from the Ba Na ethnic group.

Upon arrival in Kon K’Tu, the first image that amazes any visitor is the unique and primitive natural beauty. To the east lies the imposing Kong Muk Mountain, and a stunning… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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In terms of Canadian Permanent Resident Cards it is a requirement for those who are who are in the planning processes of becoming a Permanent Resident of the country of Canada to pick up their new “PR” cards in order that the official Canadian counsel staff can verify and assure…

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For a country like Iran under sanctions of US and most industrial countries, the first question you are going to ask is “Is it safe to travel Iran now?” It is the question that most of millions of travelers to Iran have already answered and the answer is: it is…

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The Caribbean has long been considered a luxury honeymoon paradise due to its endless sandy beaches and perfect tropical climate. The remote atmosphere of many of the island’s more luxurious resorts has also helped to attract celebrities for decades, who enjoy the time spent relaxing without any distractions from lurking…

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A Bali holiday encompasses some of the best of Asia’s natural attractions from height defying waterfalls to beaturfully landscaped gardens, hot springs and monasteries. Aruyvedic massage centres draw on the natural elements of the island and complement the undiscovered beauty of this unspoilt paradise.

Waterfalls

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