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The Best Historic Sites in Vietnam
Halong Bay: Just a short few hours from Hanoi, the bay at Halong, with its craggy limestone towers dotting the wide-open bay all the way to the horizon, has long inspired Vietnamese…
A Historic Path in Vietnam
This trip takes you to the main UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Vietnam, including Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.Day 1: HanoiAfter you arrive and settle in to your hotel, take…
Vietnam & Cambodia in 28 Days in Vietnam
The following tour is the most comprehensive, and it still hits only the highlights. You can combine any itineraries listed with the side trips and specialty itineraries, and lots of…
Sidetrip to Cambodia in Vietnam
The majestic temples of Angkor Wat are just a short flight from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, and many travelers extend their trip to visit this archaeological wonder.Day 1: Ho Chi Minh…
History in Vietnam
The war in Vietnam is written large on the collective consciousness of the last few generations in the West, but Vietnam's scope of history spans thousands of years and has seen the…
The People in Vietnam
Over 90% of Vietnamese people are Viet, or Kinh, people, descendants of the indigenous race, but with the many violent and migratory incursions over the centuries, as well as the…
History in Laos
Early YearsUntil the advent of European colonialism, the history of Laos and its neighbors was largely defined by the ebb and flow of empires. Like the tides of the sea played out…
A Cultural Primer in Laos
ArchitectureArchitecture in Laos is a real mix. In the countryside and villages, people live in wooden houses simply constructed. In the flatlands these house tend to be on stilts…
History in Cambodia
Early Years -- The history of what is now Cambodia is largely about the roller-coaster sweep of empire across the whole of the region including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. They are…
Cultural Life in Cambodia
ArchitectureCambodia yields some of the most spectacular sites in Asia. Yet most traditional Cambodian houses are simple structures made of wood and built on stilts raising them from…
Shopping A-Z in Moscow
An Outdoor Art MarketFor a less official selection of modern art, visit the outdoor market along the embankment of the Moscow River next to the Central House of Artists. Year-round,…
Today in French Polynesia
One reason there is so little nightlife in the islands is that Polynesians traditionally go to bed early so they can get up with the sun. This lifestyle comes in handy on Tahiti, where…
History in French Polynesia
The South Pacific Ocean came to Europe's attention during the latter half of the 18th century with the theory that an unknown southern land -- a terra australis incognita -- lay…
Dateline in French Polynesia
6th century A.D. Polynesians arrive (estimated time). 1595 Alvaro de Mendaña discovers the Marquesas Islands. 1606 Pedro Fernández de Quirós sails through the Tuamotus. 1765 Searching…
Monuments in St. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg is full of unforgettable architectural moments, if you take a minute -- or 15 -- to stop and look around. Of the city's chief monuments, at the top on your list should…
Best Dining Bets in Belize
Jyoto Japanese Restaurant (Ambergris Caye): Mahogany Bay Village has assembled a fine team of all kinds of purveyors, but they really knocked it out of the park by bringing Chef…
Spa Facilities in Siem Reap
After a day of scrambling, sweating, and climbing the temples, there's nothing like a bit of pampering to round things out, and with the tidal-wave rise in tourism in Siem Reap, all…
Nazareth in Nazareth and the Yizreel Valley
What to See & DoThere are four major things for tourists to do in Nazareth: Shop in the market, visit the New Testament sites, enjoy the many Arabic restaurants and sweet shops in…
In One Week in Cambodia
If time is limited you are best off doing fewer things well than tearing around Cambodia doing everything badly. On a first visit, Cambodia can be a bit overwhelming, so the best way…
Food & Drink in British Columbia
Western Canada is home to an excellent and evolving regional cuisine that relies on local produce, farm-raised game, grass-fed beef and lamb, and fresh-caught fish and shellfish. These…
History in British Columbia
Native Western Canada -- According to generally accepted theories, the Native peoples of North America arrived on this continent about 15,000 to 20,000 years ago from Asia, crossing a…
Religion in South Korea
The oldest religious ideas in Korea are shamanism and animism. Adherents believed that the natural world was filled with both helpful and harmful spirits that could be communicated…
History in South Korea
Prehistory The first human beings on the Korean Peninsula can be traced as far back as the Paleolithic period (about 500,000 years ago). Researchers believe that Neanderthals lived…
A Cultural Primer in South Korea
Culture Centuries-old Confucian principles still govern the daily lives of Korean people. Among those ideals are a dedication to hard work and a devotion to family and society.…
Parks in Daegu
Palgongsan Provincial Park Located just 20km (12 miles) north of Daegu, Mt. Palgong is considered one of the most spiritually important mountains in the country, primarily because of…