may in mini: July 2011

Sunday, 31 July 2011

Morocco marks 50th anniversary of ties

Vietnam Center Highlights (4 days/3 nights)

Day 01: Hue(L,D) In the early morning we arrive in Hue (by train or airplane), where we check-in in the hotel. Hue, the former capital of Vietnam (1802 -1945 under Nguyen Dynasty), is known as 'the city of peace and poetry'. The city is charming and has a romantic atmosphere. With a small sampan we make a cruise upstream the Perfume River to visit the famous Thien Mu Pagoda and the Ming Mang Emperor Tomb. This emperor is notorious for having more than 146 children. We continue our tour by bringing a visit to the romantic complex of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Emperor's Tomb. Located in lush vegetation, the tomb combines majesty with oriental charm. Afterwards we visit the Forbidden Citadel, which seems to be untouched despite the turbulent history. We overnight in Hue. Day 02: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B ,L) We leave for Hoi An in the morning by the well-known and stunning Mandarin Road. On the top of the Ocean Cloud Pass, we have a panoramic view over Danang and the surrounding areas. In Danang city we visit the Cham Museum, exposing countless antique articles of the former Cham Kingdom which lasted until the 16th century. Afterwards we climb the Marble Mountains, a set of 5 mountains which represent the 5 factors that constitute our universe. From here, the view upon China Beach is in one word breathtaking. We continue our trip by arriving in Hoian. Also this ancient town was recognized by UNESCO as being World Cultural Heritage in 1999. Hoian used to serve as an active port of trade with the Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese people during the 17th and 18th centuries. The streets, houses and architecture are remained 'untouched', despite turbulent history. We also visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Tan Ky ancient house before checking-in at the hotel in Hoi An . Day 03: Hoi An - My Son (B ,L) After having a nice breakfast in our hotel we continue our trip towards My Son holly land. Located just 60 km from Danang, My Son includes a complex of impressive temples and sanctuaries of the former capital of the Cham's Kingdom. This area used to be a glorious empire between the 5th and the 13th century. Today, most of the temples are nothing more than a mysterious impression of what the bright period of the Indian culture of the Cham people could have been. In the afternoon we will take the boat to cruise over the Thu Bon River to visit the Ceramic and Carpenter Village. During the cruise you will be overwhelmed by tranquility and authenticity of local life. We spend the night on Hoi An. Day 04: Hoi An - Danang - Departure (B) You will have free time until we transfer you to Danang for your departure. Rate in USD per person ( validity 31Dec 2011 ) (Except Christmas & Year Year) Class Number of Persons Single Supplement 2 3-5 6-9 10-15 <16 2 stars 208 181 157 125 135 32 3 stars 217 190 166 152 145 39 4 stars 255 228 204 190 183 63 5 stars 331 304 280 266 259 126 Tour Cost includes: - Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated. - Meals as indicated in programe tour: ( B= Breskfast, L= Luch, D= Dinner) - English or French - speaking guide - Full Entrance fees. - Private Boat in Perfume River - Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room) Tour Cost excludes: - Visas to Vietnam - Drinks - Personal expenses Children fee: (2 – 12 years old) - 75 % of adult fare (have own bed, share room with 1 adult) - 50 % of adult fare (have no own bed, share room with 2 adult) - Infant (under 2 years old) : Free of charge Accommodation offering in this trip: (Click to see the hotel) Cities 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Hue New Star Romance Parview Celadone Hoian ThuyDuong3 Vinhhung II VinhHung Resort Palm Resort Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Nha Trang Sea Festival 2011 to kick off

he Nha Trang Sea Festival 2011, themed "Nha Trang – the Sea Rendezvous", will take place from June 11th to 15th with more than 60 special activities in three places in Khanh Hoa Province, including beaches at Tran Phu Street (Nha Trang City), Bai Dai (Cam Lam District) and Doc Let (Ninh Hoa Town) Before the opening day of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2011, about 20 activities will take place since June 2nd such as organizing tours of fishing and sea sightseeing by night; Khanh Hoa sea-bathing festival; beach sepak takraw; seminar on cave swallow populations development and salangane nest resources in coastal provinces of Vietnam; XQ Nha Trang festival; seminar on history and traditional culture of Khanh Hoa salangane nest; traditional festival of Khanh Hoa salangane nest – 20 years of construction and development… During the festival, there will be nearly 50 activities, including film festival presenting Vietnamese and French films and films on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago; Lu Cam pottery and sand paintings exhibition; Cham pottery and brocade exhibition; street photo exhibition of "Aloe-wood land beauty"; photo exhibition on Truong Sa archipelago; map of Truong Sa archipelago coupled by coffee bean; "The beauty before the sea" exhibition; Cau Ngu (fish worshipping) ceremony; wine festival; kite festival; lantern festival; food street, cooking contest… Especially, there will also be a seminar about Truong Sa archipelago and coastal culture in Khanh Hoa. The highlights of the festival are the opening ceremony in the evening of June 11th and the closing ceremony in the evening of June 15th with art performances and firework displays; street carnival festival; fashion show and music programme with the participation of both Vietnamese and foreign artists from the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, France and Cuba. Taking place every two years since 2003, the Nha Trang Sea Festival has become a cultural, festival event reflecting traditional and contemporary cultural values in order to preserve and promote the cultural cream of Vietnam, especially the land of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa. The Nha Trang Sea Festival 2011 expects to attract about 100,000 visitors to participate. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Saturday, 30 July 2011

Morocco marks 50th anniversary of ties

The last decade was marked by a number of significant achievements on the level of the bilateral relations. We can mention in this regard the high ranking visits from both sides which had positive outcomes contributing to strengthening the relationship and the co-operation between the two countries. The high-ranking visits from both countries, especially the speakers of the parliaments and the prime ministers of the two countries, have paved the way for the development of the relationship and co-operation between our two countries. In 2004, the official visit to Morocco of the then Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai was crucial to the development of bilateral relations. He was received by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan Prime Minister and the presidents of both Houses of Parliament. The two parties signed a number of agreements covering many fields of co-operation. In response to the visit of the speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives to Viet Nam in 2003, the then chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Nguyen Van An paid a visit to Morocco in 2005 during which he inaugurated the Vietnamese Embassy in Rabat. In 2006, Taib Fassi Fihri, Minister of Foreign Affairs, then Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs, officially opened the Moroccan Embassy in Ha Noi and co-chaired the first session of the political consultations between the ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries. In March 2008, Viet Nam and Morocco held the first session of the Joint Committee in Rabat. The two sides identified a number of areas where the two countries can co-operate such as tourism, agriculture, aquaculture and education. During the visit of Moroccan Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi to Viet Nam in 2008, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen friendship and co-operation ties in political, economic and cultural fields. On this occasion, the two sides signed an agreement on avoidance of double taxation. An agreement on the encouragement and protection of investment is ready for signature. In May this year, the second session held in Ha Noi identified many fields where the two countries can co-operate. To enhance trade relations the two parties underlined the need to set up a business council which will help address identified problems. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Morocco and Viet Nam have decided to organise cultural events in the two countries. cute girl.
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Tam Giang- Cau Hai lagoon sysytem

Consisting of Tam Giang, Sam, Truoi, Thuy Tu, Ha Trung, Cau Hai and other lagoons, Tam Giang-Cau Hai is one of the world's largest coartal lagoon systems, streching 68km and covering almost 22,000ha. The widest area is 14km wide, and the narrowest area is 0.6km. The total water surface area is 216sq.km, accouting for 43 percent of the total area of Thua Thien Hue city province, and almost 50 percent of the total area of lagoons in Vietnam (480.5sq.km) The Tam Giang-Cau Hai coastal lagoon system was formed more than 2,000 years ago and is ideal for visitors interested in water sports, boating along a river to the lagoons and sea, as well as home to continued scientific research. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Tiger population hits crisis point

HA NOI — Just 30 wild tigers survive today in Viet Nam out of 3,200 across the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The WWF said there were 100 wild tigers in Viet Nam 10 years ago. The conservation body said the number of tigers across the world had decreased by 97 per cent since 1900. The main reason for the diminishing tiger population was deforestation, said Do Quang Tung, deputy director of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Viet Nam. The growing human population had also put pressure on tiger numbers, he added, as had illegal hunting and trafficking. Meanwhile, Nick Cox, WWF's manager of protected areas, species and wildlife trade, said Viet Nam was a trade hub for tiger products, while illegal medicines made from tiger bones had become increasingly popular "It's very important at the moment to halt the illegal international tiger trade and domestic consumption of tigers," Cox said. Keshav Varma, programme director of Global Tiger Initiative (GTI), said the continuous demand for tiger parts and the surge in illegal smuggling were totally unacceptable. He said if things continued going as they were, the last remaining tigers in Indo-China would be wiped out within a few years. Hoang Thi Thanh Nhan, deputy head of the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry's Bio-diversification Conservation Department, said Viet Nam, in a bid to save tigers in the wild, had participated in Global Tiger Initiative forums. Viet Nam and 12 other countries had made a historic commitment to eradicating poaching and the illegal trade in wild tigers at the St Petersburg Tiger Summit last November, she said. CITIES' Tung added that a US$50 million national programme on tiger conservation had been set up with the aim of doubling the numbers of animals in the wild in Viet Nam by 2020. — VNS Source :cute girl sexy girl
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Friday, 29 July 2011

Lang Co peninsula

The Lang Co peninsula is green year-round with long rows of coconut trees that make the peninsula one of the Vietnam's most beautiful landscapes. One side of the peninsula flanks a lake, while the other side offers a white-sand beach in the shadows of the famous Hai Van moutain (or Hai Van Quan). The sea along Lang Co is home to coral, lobster, and variety of high-value seafood, while many wild animals and plants can be seen on the neighboring Son Tra island. Visitors to the area can enjoy swimming, diving, mountain climbing, fishing, and discovering local wild life along the yawning Lap An lagoon and towering Bach Ma mountain range. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Hue's court music - The World's Intangible Cutural Heritage

With the meaning of "elegant", Hue's Court music mentions the music performed in annual occasions such as ceremonies, regional anniversaries as well as enthronements, funerals or official receptions. Among the diversified types of music, Court music is the only one that owns the National scope. With the meaning of "elegant", Hue's Court music mentions the music performed in annual occasions such as ceremonies, regional anniversaries as well as enthronements, funerals or official receptions. Among the diversified types of music, Court music is the only one that owns the National scope. Although the origin of Court Music was formed in 13th century, it didn't reach its flourished time till Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). The emperors under this Dynasty considered it the official type of music in the Court so as to show off their power and longevity. Court music then became one vital part and was performed in about 100 festivals annually. Being diversified in spiritual content, Court music was considered a type of communication and means of showing respect towards emperors and gods. In addition, Court music was also a means to deliver philosophical ideas and aspects of the universe of Vietnamese people. In general, the term court music doesn't mean the musical system of the Court only, but also includes actual performances. It was featured with a number of musical instruments and was only shown in special occasions with its own singers and dancers. The drum plays the main role in the orchestra and each member has to pay their highest attention to follow all the stages in a lasting ceremonial. The existence of Court music was strongly threatened with upheavals in the 20th century, especially the collapse of monarchy and the continual wars. Losing the imperial scene, this traditional music lost one of its original functions. Nowadays, with the assistance of the Government and the local community, some old musicians are trying to resurrect this traditional music and deliver their skills to younger generations. Some remained forms of Court music are now the inspiration for Vietnamese temporary music. On 7-11-2003, the General Manager of UNESCO, Mr. Kiochiro Matsuura officially announced at a Ceremony in Paris that Court music of Viet Nam is one of the 28 cultural intangible masterpieces of mankind that were passed down to other generations orally. This was the 1st intangible heritage of Viet Nam to be included in this list. And this was the rewards for 10 years of preparation and tirelessly striving of the Central Committee, of the local authorities and of the Citadel's Relics Conservation Center. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Bach Ma national park (Bach Ma mountain)

The park is about 60km south of Hue city and 1,450m above sea level. Like Sapa and Tam Dao in the north, and Da Lat in the central Highlands, Bach Ma has a cool climate for overheated travelers. Along with a broad palette of fauna and flora, Bach Ma is also famous for its springs and many spectacular waterfalls. 16km down the Cau Hai-Bach Ma highway, there is a small, half-hour footpath to the 400m-high and 20m-widde Do Quyen waterfall, which appears suddenly as though hung in the sky. In the summer, red flowers blossom along both sides of the waterfall, and visitors can also enjoy Bac (Silver) waterfall, which is 10m high and 40m wide, which has been compared to an enormous white curtain swaying in the wind. Standing on the top of the Bach Ma moutain pass, Tuy Van mountain, Cau Hai lagoon, and Hue city, which by night sparkles down below the mountain. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Bach Ma national park (Bach Ma mountain)

Thursday, 28 July 2011

Doi Village - new homestay destination in Moc Chau

Located in Son La Province in the North-West Viet Nam, Moc Chau is a vast steppe with tea hills, green pastures, herd of dairy cows grazing, attractive natural sites, traditional festivals of the locals, etc. Especially, the climate is fresh, cool year round with average temperature from 18-22ºC, which is ideal for developing leisure tourism and eco-tourism. In order to develop sustainable tourism, conserve and promote natural beauty and culture of Moc Chau, Son La Province has allowed investing and developing homestay tourism in Doi Village, Tan Lap Commune, Moc Chau District. The Doi Village has about 293 Thai ethnic households who mainly live on tea planting and dairy farming. There is now a house on stilts for homestay tourism in the Doi Village. With an area of 130m², including 8 rooms, the house is located in an over 2,000 m² precinct, and surrounded by green forest which brings a feeling of peace and quiet. This house was rebuilt on the old house on stilts of Mr. Ha Van Quyet's family, so it still has architecture of the Thai group, but its lighting systems, bathrooms and toilets were new-built to ensure standards for serving visitors. Coming to the Doi Village, visitors will have chance, together with the locals, to cook the Thai dishes from the available materials in the garden, and enjoy shows performed by the villagers. In addition, visitors will be able to experience the daily life of the locals and learn more about their history, community culture. Visitors will also be able to go to the forest to pick medicinal herb and tea, climb mountain, raise dairy cows, go fishing at the stream or visit nearby places such as grottoes of Trung Xa, Phay Don where graves have existed there for hundreds of years. To attract more visitors to Moc Chau, Son La Province will continue to expand homestay tourism model in the Doi Village and other villages in the Moc Chau District, and also focus on developing craft villages, constructing stores of traditional handicrafts to meet the visitors' shopping need and develop local economy. More information: From Ha Noi, going along National Highway 6 about 190km, turning right about 3km visitors will meet the t-junction in Moc Chau Farm Town (Moc Chau District), turning left and going toward to Tan Lap Commune about 30km, visitors will arrive in the Doi Village. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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15 of the world's most bike-friendly cities

Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm Grab a helmet and check out these 15 cities where drivers use all five fingers when they wave at you. EUROPE Amsterdam, Netherlands The " bicycling capital of Europe" tops many lists -- including this one, it seems -- as the most bike-friendly city anywhere. Safe and extensive route networks, serious governmental promotion, and a bike culture that transcends class boundaries are all reasons why 40 percent of the city's traffic moves on two wheels. Barcelona, Spain Barcelona's Bicing program, one of many mass bike rental systems that have popped up recently in Europe and beyond, debuted in 2007 in the Catalonian capital. An annual Bike Week is held in late May to spread the word. Berlin, Germany Commuting Berliners are never lonely -- 400,000 of them pedal to work each day. City leaders still aren't satisfied with this figure, and millions of euros have been allocated to encourage more cyclists to get on the streets. One result is a mapping website that helps you plot bike-specific routes. Matador: Photo essay - 16 reasons to travel Patagonia by bike Copenhagen, Denmark In the Danish capital, around a third of the workforce gets to the office by bike. By some estimates, that's more than a million kilometers pedaled every day. For an alternative and truly bike-friendly urban experience, check out Christiania, a neighborhood of 850 that, in addition to setting up a semi-independent government and decriminalizing trade in cannabis, has banned cars. Paris, France Paris gets a nod here for its creation ofVélib', one of the world's largest public bicycle rental programs. Twenty thousand stylish three-speeds are distributed among 1,450 rental stations throughout the city, available to subscribers at variable rates (rides under 30 minutes are free). NORTH AMERICA Boulder, Colorado Denver's little hippy neighbor to the north dedicates 15% of its transportation budget to improving and promoting bicycle travel. Nearly every major roadway has a designated cycling area, and they've even instituted a pilot program to get kids biking to school. This guy has created a very cool color-coded route map, complete with local attractions. Chicago, Illinois Late during his 22-year tenure, Mayor Richard Daley became set on turning Chicago into "the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States." It doesn't appear to be all talk, either, as more bike lanes pop up all the time, and more laws that protect cyclists' safety are passed. The City of Chicago website has all you could ever want to know about the city's bicycle initiatives. Matador: 12 essential items for a cycling trip Davis, California It's said there are more bikes than cars in this small, northern California city of 65,000. Not only that, but its official motto is "Most bicycle friendly town in the world." The city marks Bike Month throughout May. Ottawa, Ontario Canada's capital claims the highest percentage of bike commuters in the country, if not the continent. Its 170 km of paths make it easy to get from point A to B, though two-wheeled traffic is sure to drop between December and March. Visit the City of Ottawa website for more. Portland, Oregon You were worried there for a second, weren't you? No, we haven't forgotten what most people consider the bike capital of the U.S. The only thing as impressive as Portland's bicycle infrastructure (including a 260-mile network) and commuter stats (almost 10%, the highest in the country) is the camaraderie of its cyclist community. San Francisco, California The founding city of Critical Mass -- mass bike rides that take place in cities around the world -- can't be overlooked. Over the past decade, bicycle collisions have declined while the number of bike commuters has nearly doubled. Add city initiatives like removing car parking to make room for bike parking, distributing "Watch for Bikes" stickers (to be placed on driver's side rearview mirrors), and its fledgling bike share program, and you get one of the world's bike-friendliest cities. Matador: 10 long-distance bicycle routes in the U.S. ELSEWHERE Beijing, China Debatable? Sure. But I wouldn't call the city with probably the most bicycles of any in the world to be bike unfriendly. The sheer number of cyclists necessitates some pretty sophisticated infrastructure for the travel, storage and repair of two-wheeled vehicles. Cape Town, South Africa African cities aren't the first that spring to mind for bike friendliness, but Cape Town is doing its best to change that. The South African hub is committed to creating cycling lanes, dedicated bike parking and public commuter showers. Bogotá, Colombia Bogotá's transportation initiatives have been a model for change throughout Latin America, and its treatment of bicycles is no exception. Miles of safe, segregated bike paths and Sunday Ciclovía events (where main thoroughfares are closed to cars) make Colombian cyclists very happy. Perth, Australia With more than 700 km of bike routes and plenty to see along them, Australia's fourth largest city takes it for Down Under. Find maps, recommended rides and other cycling resources on the Perth Bike Maps webpage. Matador: 8 steps for successful self-supported bicycle tours See full story on MatadorNetwork.com
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Photographer focuses on every capital in the world

(CNN) -- Jeroen Swolfs is on a mission to photograph all 194 capitals in the world in five years. The ambitious 36-year-old from Amsterdam has already visited 58 countries in the last two years as part of a project he started called Streets of the World. During the four or five days Swolfs stays in each capital, he scours the city's streets to take one photo that captures the essence of the country. Swolfs discovered his passion for traveling as a freelance photojournalist working for Dutch newspapers and magazines. After a few years, he said he wanted to use his talents to "do something a little bit more radical." He said he's fascinated by the way "life unfolds in places" and came up with the idea to document people, cultures and cities around the world in a way that has never been done. Swolfs spent eight years finding sponsors to fund his adventure before starting his journey in Bangkok, Thailand. Since then, he's written a book called "Streets of the World" -- which is only available in Dutch -- and this month, Swolfs celebrated the second anniversary of his travels. CNN caught up with Swolfs while he was in Mexico City for a few days shooting a documentary and scouting the streets for a photo. Swolfs chatted via Skype while sitting outside his hotel room. The conversation has been edited after losing a few words from the shaky Internet connection and chirping birds in the background. CNN: This journey is about taking meaningful photos. How do you find the picture-perfect spot? Swolfs: When I get to a destination it's all about finding the space, which is kind of difficult. It usually involves two days of walking around the center of the capital. After I've found a place, it usually takes another two days to take a good photo. CNN: What do you do when you're not taking pictures? Swolfs: When I'm in a capital, I will prepare for the next one. I will be going to Guatemala after this so I will start preparing so I know the history of the country as well as its politics and social issues. CNN: Do you only take pictures of streets? It's not always a street. I've taken pictures of people that live on the water or sometimes it's parks or markets. It's called "Streets of the World," but it's basically about street life in the center of the capital. CNN: What are you ultimately trying to achieve? Swolfs: I try to show that there are more similarities between these spaces than we think. People want the same things all over the world. They just want a little bit of a better life for themselves and their children. I see that everywhere. It's also about dreams that can come true, because this was my dream. Even something crazy like this, if you're really motivated, you can make it happen. I don't even know if I'm going to finish it. I might be shot somewhere along the line. I don't know what's going to happen, but the fact that I'm able to do it and I'm living this amazing dream of being able to tell this story is what I think is special about this project. "I try to show that there are more similarities between these spaces than we think." --Jeroen Swolfs CNN: What's your favorite capital you've visited so far? Swolfs: It's complicated because a word like "favorite" or "the nicest" doesn't really apply any more because all those spaces in their own way were amazing. Of course some were more relaxed or beautiful than others, but even the ugly ones that are war torn were also really fascinating because of what happened or how people are trying to survive. So I can't really decide any more as far as a favorite goes because even in the worst countries I've met the most lovely people. CNN: You've visited countries like Iraq and Afghanistan. Have you run into any dangerous situations? Swolfs: I've been to Papua, New Guinea, which nobody really ever goes to because it's really dangerous. I needed five bodyguards to go to the market and take photos. They were armed, and they needed to be because we were being targeted even with those five guys. We had to really hurry and get the hell out of there. CNN: What was one of the most difficult countries to take a photo in? Swolfs: I went to North Korea just before Christmas. I went as a tourist because you can't go as a journalist. You have to sign a paper stating that you're not a journalist, and you haven't been one for the past year, which in my case was not true. So you start as a lie, which in the case of North Korea is not a good idea. The tour groups don't let you out of their sight so it was really hard for me to ditch the group and be by myself even for a few minutes. My tour group had two American skateboarders. One of them was Kenny Reed, who is this really famous American professional skateboarder. They actually came on the bus with skateboards, and they took off all the time because they were making a skateboard movie. So the tour guides had to run after them all the time because they just ran out of the bus with their skateboards. It was perfect for me because when they took off, I walked swiftly through the street by myself. You cannot be alone in Pyongyang, but I had five minutes because of the skateboarders to take a photo of Korea. I think it's one of the best photos in the whole project. CNN: Why was that your favorite photo? Swolfs: It's this surreal image. There's this beautiful traffic policewoman on this massive street where there are absolutely no cars. She doesn't really have a function, but she's just there to be present. Then there's the most robotic people walking around, but there's this little kid that looks up to his father so there's a small human story even in that photo. CNN: What's something you have learned throughout your journey? Swolfs: I've learned that people are a lot nicer than everybody thinks. There's a lot of bad stuff that happens everywhere, but there's also all these cool, nice and lovely people. Those are the kind of people I want to talk about, and I want to show. CNN: You were in Washington, D.C., in the beginning of July. What did you think of the United States? Swolfs: I really had a hard time with the States because your country is such a complicated story. There's all these things I love about it, but there's so many things that I really don't understand. This is what makes "Streets of the World" so hard. It's only one photo per country, so how do I show American life in one photo when I myself am really confused about what I think about America? CNN: What did you take a picture of? Swolfs: I'm actually not really happy with it. I ended up in a park where people were having lunch, and it was this mixed group of people, which I think represents the States. So there were blacks, whites, Asians and Hispanics. But I don't really know if I succeeded in Washington. I think I'm going to try to return, and try again and take more time. CNN: You travel by yourself. Do you ever get lonely or return to Holland? Swolfs: Yeah, it's kind of lonely. I go back to Holland about three times a year. I have a very big family, and everybody gets together once or twice a year. Christmas is one of those times, so I always make an effort to be there. I try to get back every few months since the pace is really high. After 10 countries, I start to go crazy myself. CNN: What's the best food you've had? Swolfs: I spent a lot of time in Bangkok. I really loved the energy and food .. and I don't mean Thai food from a Thai restaurant. I mean the food from the streets. Its really simple, but it's so spicy and flavorous, and it's dirt cheap. It's the whole atmosphere around it. It's like a whole experience just having a bowl of soup. I actually really miss that. 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Wednesday, 27 July 2011

World Heritage Road

Day 01 Hue - Danang - Hoian (B)
Hue was the capital of Vietnam, from 1802 to 1945 under Nguyen Dynasty. This charming and romantic city is known as the city of peace and poetry'. We arrive in Hue (by train or airplane) in the early morning. Go boating on the Perfume River , to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Minh Mang Emperor Tomb. We continue our tour to the Tu Duc Emperor's Tomb. Afterwards we visit the Forbidden Citadel, which seems to be untouched despite the turbulent history. Overnight in Hue
Day 02: Hue - Danang - Hoian (B)
We leave for Hoi An by following the Mandarin Road in the morning and passing the Ocean Cloud Pass where we can glimpse Da Nang's panorama. On arriving in Da nang city we visit the Cham Museum and climb the Marble Mountains to get a panoramic view of the East Beach. In the afternoon we arrive in Hoi An which used to be the trade port of the Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese people during the 17th and 18th centuries. Spend time visiting the JapaneseCovered Bridge and the Tam Ky ancient house before checking in the hotel
Day 03 : Hoi An - My Son (B )
After breakfast in our hotel we continue our trip towards My Son holy land. Located just 60km from Da nang, My Son includes a complex of impressive temples and sanctuaries of the former capital of the Cham's Kingdom. This area used to be a glorious empire between the 5th and the 13th century. In the afternoon, boat trip to the Thu Bon River to visit the Ceramic and Carpenter Village. During the cruise you will be overwhelmed by tranquility and authenticity of local life. We spend the night on Hoi An.

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Thả rùa xanh quý hiếm về với biển

Con rùa xanh có mai dài 83 cm, rộng 78 cm, nặng trên 80 kg, đã được thả về môi trường tự nhiên hôm nay tại tỉnh Ninh Thuận. Giám đốc Vườn quốc gia Núi Chúa tỉnh Ninh Thuận, ông Huỳnh Việt Kim cho biết vườn đã tiếp nhận một con rùa biển do ngư dân xã Vĩnh Hải, huyện Ninh Hải, giao nộp. Con rùa này bị mắc lưới ngư dân, trên mai bên phải mất một mảnh do chấn thương. Rùa Xanh (Chelonia Mydas) là loài rùa quý, có tên trong Sách đỏ Việt Nam. Ban Quản lý vườn quốc gia Núi Chúa phối hợp với đồn biên phòng sở tại thả con rùa này về lại biển. Nơi thả thuộc phân khu bảo vệ nghiêm ngặt của Vườn có môi trường biển tự nhiên tốt để bảo tồn loài động vật quý. Trước đây, tại Trạm bảo tồn biển Bãi Hòm, xã Vĩnh Hải, Trung tâm Cứu hộ động vật hoang dã Củ Chi (TP HCM) và Tổ chức Bảo vệ động vật hoang dã (WAR) cũng đã thả một con rùa xanh có kích thước ngang 60 cm, dài 70 cm, nặng 39 kg về biển. Đây là con rùa do ông Nguyễn Thế Tâm chủ nhà hàng Nhà Rồng tự nguyện giao nộp.

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Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Hùng vỹ - Bạch mã non nước hữu tình

Cách thành phố Huế 30km, theo đường quốc lộ 1 xuôi về phía Nam. Đến cầu Truồi (huyện Phú Lộc), rẽ phải thêm 10km, sừng sững trước mắt là đỉnh Bạch Mã quanh năm chìm trong mây trắng, mênh mang dưới chân Bạch Mã là hồ Truồi xanh biết chạy dài hết tầm mắt. Bên kia bờ nước, thấp thoáng giữa ngọn linh sơn là những lầu chuông, phương trượng, chánh điện, tháp xá lợi...sáng rực lên một cách lung linh huyền ảo trong nắng chiều. Bước xuống chuyến phà của nhà chùa luôn luôn chờ sẵn, băng ngang lòng hồ mênh mông nước, bao nhiêu bụi trần như được giũ bỏ hết trước khi đặt chân tới chốn thiền môn.

Sang đến bờ bên kia, cao vút trước mắt là 172 bậc tam cấp như thử thách cuối cùng cho khách hành hương. Sừng sững phía trên cùng là cổng Tam Quan của chùa. Đứng trước cổng phóng tầm mắt nhìn xuống bắt gặp một vùng non nước xứ Truồi in bóng trời mây. Mặt nước hồ Truồi lung linh như dát vàng, dát bạc. Bước chân vào chùa, khách hành hương như ngẩn ngơ trước vẻ hùng vĩ và trang nghiêm của những chánh điện, tổ đường, trai tăng...những mái chùa cong vút in hình trên nền trời xanh hay những ngọn núi mây trắng vờn quanh. Thiền viện Trúc Lâm Bạch Mã nối dòng thiền phái Trúc Lâm Việt Nam với các thiền viện Yên Tử, Tây Thiên, Đà Lạt. Xứ Huế nay có thêm một địa chỉ cho khách hành hương tìm về với cố đô..

Đường vào với đỉnh Bạch Mã với quanh năm mây trắng vờn quanh.

Thiền viện Trúc Lâm ẩn hiện giữa mênh mang trời nước

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Early birth link to stress disorder

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a risk factor for premature birth, research suggests. A study of more than 800 women in the US also found a link with having a smaller baby. Babies of women with the anxiety disorder, triggered by a harrowing event, weighed about half a pound less than usual. Researchers at the University of Michigan, US, say PTSD needs to be taken into account in maternity care. Nearly half of the women in the study were African American. Lead researcher Julia Seng, Professor of Nursing at the University of Michigan, said: "An African American infant in Michigan is 70% more likely to be born prematurely than an infant of any other race. "Therefore PTSD, which is treatable and affects African Americans more widely, may be an additional explanation for adverse perinatal outcomes. Continue reading the main story " Start Quote Raising awareness will help health workers identify those women at risk and provide the relevant support during the antenatal period" John Thorp BJOG deputy-editor-in-chief "It is essential that outcomes are improved in this high-risk group of women. Maternity care needs to take traumatic stress into account with awareness being raised amongst health workers." John Thorp, BJOG deputy-editor-in-chief. said women with PTSD need specialised care, and screening is essential to ensure the best outcome for mother and baby. He added: "Raising awareness will help health workers identify those women at risk and provide the relevant support during the antenatal period." The research, published in the journal, BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, followed 839 women. They included women who had PTSD, women who had suffered a traumatic event but had not developed psychological symptoms, and women with no major life stressors. Babies born to women with PTSD weighed half a pound less than traumatised women who did not develop PTSD, and nearly half a pound less than women who did not suffer a trauma. The link with lower birthweight was most marked in women with PTSD who had also been abused in childhood. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Mass rallies for Norway victims

Torchlit processions have been held in towns and cities across Norway to remember the victims of Friday's twin attacks by Anders Behring Breivik. Crown Prince Haakon told 100,000 people gathered in Oslo that "tonight the streets are filled with love". Earlier Mr Breivik appeared in court, accepting responsibility for the attacks but denying terrorism charges. Police have reduced the death toll of the massacre at an island youth camp and bombing in Oslo from 93 to 76. 'Affected us all' Scores of thousands of Norwegians poured on to the streets of the capital in the early evening, many of them raising up flowers in memory of the eight people killed in the Oslo blast and 68 now known to have died on the island of Utoeya. Thousands of candles flickered, many people carried flowers, sang hymns and hugged each other. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg also addressed crowds in Oslo saying: "By taking part, you are saying a resounding 'yes' to democracy." Continue reading the main story At the scene Jon Brain BBC News, Oslo As the crowds gathered for the rally outside the town hall in Oslo, the mood was less one of demanding retribution than sending out a message of defiance. A sea of people stretching back as far as the eye could see held roses aloft as they listened to speeches calling for Norway not to let the attacks change its way of life. This nation may be in mourning but its people are determined to respond to the violence of Anders Behring Breivik with peace and unity. Flowers for the dead in Oslo He said this was a "march for democracy, a march for tolerance, a march for unity", adding: "Evil can kill a person but never conquer a people." The streets of central Oslo had been closed to accommodate the masses. Crown Prince Haakon said: "Those who were in the government district and on Utoeya were targets for terror. But it has affected us all." A short commemorative concert was held, after which the crowd sang the anti-Nazi hymn "For Youth". One of those attending the rally, Jonas Waerstad, told Reuters: "We are a small society and I think that makes everyone feel affected, whether directly involved or not." Earlier, at 1200 (1000 GMT), Mr Stoltenberg led the nation in a minute of silence for the victims. Shortly afterwards, Mr Breivik made his first appearance in court to face terrorism charges - of destabilising vital functions of society, including government, and causing serious fear in the population. Click to play Anders Breivik's father, Jens, told Norway's TV2: ''What he ought to have done... was to have killed himself'' He had wanted to wear a uniform - a request the judge denied - and to read a speech to try to justify his actions. Judge Kim Heger ruled that the hearing should be held behind closed doors on the grounds Mr Breivik might have used it to send signals to accomplices. Prosecutor Christian Hatlo said Mr Breivik now claimed he had worked in a cell, or group, and that there were two other cells working with him. Although police sources say other groups are unlikely, Mr Hatlo said he "cannot completely, and I stress completely, rule out that others were involved in what happened". Mr Breivik's lawyer, Geir Lippestad, told NRK television his client had expected to be shot dead by angry Norwegians on his way to court. Continue reading the main story Anders Behring Breivik Describes himself as a Christian and conservative on Facebook page attributed to him Grew up in Oslo and attended Oslo School of Management Set up farm through which he was able to buy fertiliser, which may have been used to make a bomb Profile: Anders Behring Breivik Manifesto details attacks "He has a completely different perception of reality than us other Norwegians, for instance he thinks that torture exists in prisons in Norway," Mr Lippestad said. Mr Breivik was remanded in custody for eight weeks, the first four in full isolation. He cannot receive letters or have visitors except for his lawyer. Mr Hatlo said the accused was very calm at the hearing, appeared "unaffected" by the events, and was willing to explain his motives. He said Mr Breivik was allowed to do this to a certain extent by the judge, but when he started reading from his manifesto he was stopped. Instead Judge Heger summarised Mr Breivik's words in his post-hearing statement. The judge said Mr Breivik had argued that he was acting to save Norway and Europe from "Marxist and Muslim colonisation". The gunman had said his operation was not aimed at killing as many people as possible but that he wanted to create the greatest loss possible to Norway's governing Labour Party, which he accused of failing the country on immigration. The bomb in Oslo targeted buildings connected to the Labour Party government, and the youth camp on Utoeya island was also run by the party. In addition to those killed, at least 96 people were injured in the attacks. Click to play The BBC's Jon Sopel has been granted the only British TV interview with Norwegian PM Jens Stoltenberg Mr Hatlo also said that Mr Breivik expected to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Norway's maximum prison sentence is 21 years, although those who continue to pose a danger to society can be detained longer. Two psychiatrists have been assigned to assess Mr Breivik's mental health. Watch list Police on Monday revised down the number killed on Utoeya from 86 to 68, citing difficulties in gathering information in the wake of the shootings. But they increased the death toll in Oslo by one and said there was still no exact picture of how many died there. Click to play Police officials defend their response Meanwhile, Norway's secret service said authorities were alerted to Mr Breivik's name in March when he bought an undisclosed product from a Polish chemical firm. But its head, Janne Kristiansen, said there had not been enough evidence to investigate further. Separately, Mr Stoltenberg, in his first interview with a British broadcaster, told the BBC's Jon Sopel that the attacks would change his country but that it would "still be open and democratic". Mr Stoltenberg said he knew many of those who had died and now was the time to look after the wounded and the families that had lost loved ones. He said he believed no country could ever fully protect itself from attacks such as these. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Monday, 25 July 2011

UK reviews Gaddafi exit solution

Col Gaddafi must relinquish power but may not have to leave Libya, Foreign Secretary William Hague has suggested. Mr Hague said Britain's preference was for Col Gaddafi to leave the country. He was speaking in London ahead of bilateral talks with French foreign minister Alain Juppe about how to resolve the situation. Mr Hague said the dictator's fate was "a question for the Libyans," saying it was not for France or the UK to determine the country's future. He said the countries were "absolutely united" in their approach, following claims the French were growing impatient with the lack of military success. The stance marks a shift in Mr Hague's approach. He has previously indicated that he wanted Col Gaddafi to leave Libya. BBC diplomatic correspondent Bridget Kendall said the remarks come amidst signs the leadership of the Libyan opposition is no longer ruling out the idea that Col Gaddafi and his family could remain on Libyan soil. This would happen as long as he gave up power and agreed to certain conditions, as part of a political deal to end the war. Continue reading the main story Analysis Bridget Kendall BBC diplomatic correspondent William Hague's comments come at an interesting moment, as efforts are gathering pace to try to find a peace deal to bring the four-month military conflict in Libya to an end. In the last few days Libyan opposition leaders have signalled that they are no longer ruling out the idea that Gaddafi could remain on Libyan soil, so long as he gave up all power and agreed to certain conditions, as part of a political deal to end the war. Whether this shift will be enough to bring about a peace deal is still uncertain. Several parallel mediation efforts are underway, involving UN, African and other envoys, as well as direct talks last week between pro-Gaddafi envoys and US officials. So far any tentative plans appear to have stumbled over the crucial issue of how and when Gaddafi would step aside, and whether he would be allowed sanctuary from the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. Mr Hague said: "What happens to Gaddafi is ultimately a question for the Libyans." He went on: "What is absolutely clear, as Alain (Juppe) has said, is that whatever happens, Gaddafi must leave power. He must never again be able to threaten the lives of Libyan civilians nor to destabilise Libya once he has left power. "Obviously him leaving Libya itself would be the best way of showing the Libyan people that they no longer have to live in fear of Gaddafi. "But as I have said all along, this is ultimately a question for Libyans to determine." 'Perfect cooperation' Mr Juppe backed the foreign secretary's comments, saying the allies were in "perfect co-operation" in Libya. He added: "We think that we must continue to exert strong pressure on the Libyan regime with the same methods. "If we did not intervene four months ago it would have been a massacre in Benghazi and I think we may be proud to have taken this courageous decision." On Sunday, British aircraft bombed a key intelligence building used by Col Gaddafi's forces, the Ministry of Defence said. RAF Tornado and Typhoon aircraft attacked the Central Organisation for Electronic Research building in Tripoli. The MoD insisted that it was a "wholly legitimate" target as it had long been used as a cover for the "nefarious activities" of the Gaddafi regime, despite being described as an engineering academy by the Libyan authorities. More than 710 regime targets have been destroyed by the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Army Air Corps since military action began on 19 March, the MoD said. Source : Vietnam tour | HUE – DA NANG - HOI AN | HUE - DANANG - HOIAN | HUẾ - ÐÀ NẴNG - HỘI AN | DU LỊCH HUẾ | DU LICH HUE | Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm
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Major crossroads to relieve congestion in Đà Nẵng

HA NOI – The Ministry of Transport has approved a VND2,000 billion (US$97 million) project to build crossroads and two flyovers at the gateway to Đà Nẵng central city. The crossroads and flyovers will remove congestion in what is a main transport node in the central region involving National Highway 1A, the north-south railway and main roads of the city. It is an area of high-density traffic which experiences major traffic jams at peak periods, especially when the train is running. The project has been designed with three levels: the lower or ground level includes roads not crossing the railway, the second level is a flyover with four lanes, the third level is a 17m wide flyover, 607m long. Đà Nẵng City's Transport Department is responsible for implementing the project with funding from the State budget. It is expected to be completed in 2015. – VNS Source :cute girl sexy girl
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Human resources development scheme launched

HA NOI – Viet Nam aims to have nearly 44 million trained labourers by 2020, under the Government's new scheme on human resource development. The scheme, the first of its kind in Viet Nam, is estimated to cost VND2.13 trillion (US$10.4 million), making up 12 per cent of the nation's total social investment. It sets out a roadmap for developing a qualified labour workforce in certain timeframes, aimed at increasing the nation's competitive capacity and helping realise the socio-economic development strategy over the next decade. Under the scheme, the number of trained labourers is planned to reach 30.5 million (55 per cent of the total workforce) by 2015, and 44 million (70 per cent of the workforce) by 2020, up from 40 per cent last year. The plan also identifies human resources demands in terms of quality and quantity for various sectors of the economy, including industry, construction, transport, environment, service, agriculture, forestry and fishing. It also projects specific statistics of labour demands in each economic region, such as the northern midland and mountainous area, the Song Hong (Red River) Delta, the northern and central coastal area, the Central Highlands, and the Mekong River Delta, and so on. Under the scheme, 158 new universities and colleges will be established by 2015. By 2020, there will be 573 universities and colleges in Viet Nam. The government's plan expects to increase the number of vocational schools to 540 and vocational centres to 1050 in the next decade. -- VNS Source :cute girl sexy girl
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Saturday, 23 July 2011

Amy Winehouse found dead, aged 27

Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, has been found dead at her north London home. A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed that a 27-year-old woman had died in Camden and that the cause of death was as yet unexplained. The Brit and Grammy award-winner had struggled with drink and drug addiction and had recently spent time in rehab. Her record label Universal called her "a gifted musician, artist and performer", adding: "Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans." She pulled out of a comeback tour last month after a disastrous appearance at her first gig.

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