(Review) Hanoi a peaceful ancient bazaar city

Taking two days discovering the cuisine, culture, and people in Hanoi was the excellent travel experience. Hanoi is not as busy as Saigon, but if you like to explore the cultural city with impressive history and lots of delicious, this is the city you should not miss.

Decoding Japan by questions

Which time to travel to Japand; why is everything in Japan so adorable, etc. Those are some questions that travelers often wonder about this beautiful country.

Thailand Flower garlands and coloured lanterns Festival 2014

Coming to Thailand in November this year, you will have the opportunity to admire one of the world's most beautiful scenes voted by Lonely Planet; when the sky and water will be lit by thousands of coloured lanterns at Loy Krathong Festival.

Dong Xuan Market, a busy trade center in Hanoi, Vietnam

Known as a big and crowded trade center in Hanoi, Viet nam, Dong Xuan Market is an attractive attractions for many travelers all over the world. The market has lots of diversified goods with cheap price for each item.

10 places to travel in November

November with the cool weather is the ideal time for traveling. Here are 10 places that you should visit in this month.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Where to go when you are lack of money

(Gotravelings.com) If you want to discover the world but your budget is limited, you can choose these cheap destination below to satisfy your travel passion.

Thailand

No one doubts the great service and scenery of this Southeast Asian country. It's like that winter does not exist when you come to Thailand. Thailand has countless fascinating tours for those who love to explore: from pilgrimage tour of temples or beach tour at attractive shores, to shopping for those shopaholics.



And the most amazing thing in this paradise is that it has a price on the ground. Looking for the dorm and affordable rental housing on the tourist route as Khao San, Bangkok, you can easily rent a house for 20 euro/month (if you want to live next to the coast, the price increases to 100 euro/month, but it is still an extremely pleasing prices). Thai Food costs around 150 euro/month. Paradise of low cost life is still exist, and it is Thailand! 

Laos



Although tourism is the neighbor country - Thailand - is quite developed, in Laos, everything is still tentative. Therefore, the price for service here is pretty cheap and the landscape is almost untouched, and haven't been destroyed by human hands. Tourists can visit the Buddha Park in Vientiane, Plain of Jars in Xiangkhuang. The ideal time to visit is the dry season from November to March, when the heat is not too blinding and not have the constant rainfall.

Vietnam


On the list of the cheap-to-travel countries on travelling sites and magazines, Vietnam is also listed. Therefore, there is no reason why we can not backpack and explore this beautiful country. Vietnam is full of beautiful natural terrain, stretching from the North to the South as the sea, lakes, rivers, mountains, bays, islands, etc, which attract tourists during the dry season from November to March every year.



The ideal destinations which are cheap but majestic are: Moc Chau, Sapa, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh, Hoi An, Danang, and the West provinces.

Cambodia

Phnom Penh, you can live with only 250 euros/month and eat a meal in a restaurant for less than 2 euros! You do not want to live luxury? A fast-food meal is even much cheaper in the area of ​​the historical Angkor Wat, and it will help you save quite a sum more in your budgets. 



Souvenirs can be purchased for 1 USD - 2 USD. One night at the lodge costs about $15 but can stay up to 3-4 people. 

Belize


Also located in Central America, Belize is not known by many tourists, but it is one of the most beautiful countries in the region.



Belize has everything, from a beautiful long coastline, tropical climate and rich flora and fauna. The official language in Belize is English which is quite convenient for tourists; and for those who love diving, Belize is truly a paradise. 

The cost of living in Belize is the same as in Costa Rica with cheap food can be bought at the markets or from peddlers.

Prague, Czech Republic




Perhaps Europe is the most expensive destination in the world if you travel here. However, if you still want to explore Europe, Prague is the most perfect suggestion for you. Price for one night stay at the lodge can range from 10USD to 15 USD, price for beer is even cheaper than that of mineral water. In addition, there are also many other entertaining activities which are also inexpensive, the most simple activity is wandering around the whole city to sightseeing the peace and beauty of this place.

Nepal


With the beautiful, unspoiled, peaceful natural sceneries, along with long culture tradition, Nepal attract a lot of tourists to visit every year. According to Lonely Planet magazine, visitors only cost about 5 - 7 USdollars a night to stay in local guesthouses. The local food is delicious and cheap with very good quality of service. All of those will make visitors satisfied. Cost of visa to travel to Nepal is about 25 USdollars.

Bolivia


Like the above places, accommodation costs in Bolivia are relatively low, especially cheap but delicious food. But the greatest thing of Bolivia is the natural wildlife beauty, from Lake Titicaca to the Salar de Uyuni salt plains. In addition, Bolivia has many ancient and historical cities such as La Paz. Tickets to the Museum of La Paz is only 58 cents.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

6 cheapest places to travel

(Gotravelings.com) Let's discover some most attractive as well as cheapest places in the world.

1. Cambodia

You should bring a long a lot of 1 USD and 2 USD because everything here is very cheap and the price is around 1 - 2 USD. A tuk tuk ticket, one meal, drink, massage, souvenir all can be bought at USD 1 - USD 2. One night at hostel is around USD 15 per room for 3 - 4 people. If you go to the South, the cost even cheaper because you only need to catch the 8 hour bus to go to Siem Riep, in which there is the famous Angkor.

2. Nepal


According to Lonely Planet survey, budget for one day in Nepal is just around USD 5 - USD 7 if you stay in the inn / hostel, and eat local food. Even if you join in a trek tour to the most beautiful area of Nepal, or climb up to the Everest Base Camp, the cost for one day is only USD 8 - USD 10 (including all the fee for tour guide, meals, accommodation, food, etc). The biggest fee you might spend is flight ticket from this area to another area.

3. Thailand


Thailand is now improving their tourism after the storm and the political issue in 2011. Therefore, this gold temples country is welcoming tourists with a lot of promotions.

In average, cost for one day in Thailand is USD 40, a little bit more than the other countries mentioned about; but Thailand has a lot of cities that you might want to visit. Street foods are cheap and delicious, and you have many choices for accommodation. Therefore, 40 dollars per day is still a suitable expenses.

In Phuket, price for a room for one night is around USD 10. If you can pay USD100, you can stay in one of the most luxurious hotel which might cost a thousand dollars in other countries. In the South of Thailand, if you go to Chiang Mai, the cost may be much lower.

4. Columbia


With the price for a room in hostel is USD10, a lot of attractions to visit, and the variety in culture, Columbia is a great country to come. In big cities such as Bogota and Cartagena, you can survive with the low cost (if you know how to avoid the tourism traps). You should learn a but Spanish because local people here are nearly do not speak English.

5. Prague, The Czech Republic.


Europe is always considered an expensive place to travel. However, if you want to find a place which is not too expensive but still can visit ancient works, palaces, and churchs, Prague - The Czech Republic's capital is the right place to go. The cost to stay in hostel is around USD 10 to USD 15 per night, and beer here is even cheaper than mineral water. Prague has a lot of activities that you can join in without any fee. And if you just wandering around Prague, you can see how beautiful and magnificent it is.

6. Bolivia

Just like the other places above, the cost for accommodation and food in Bolivia is quite low, especially you can find delicious food but very cheap. The most wonderful thing in Bolivia is the wild natural scenes, from the Titicaca lake to the Salar de Uyuni salt field. Besides, Bolivia has a lot of ancient and historical cities such as La Paz. Ticket to get inside the La Paz museum is only 58 cent.

In this list, you can replace Cambodia by Myanmar - the embodiment of South East Asia 20 years ago. This is the time that travel to Myanmar is the cheapest. One meal is around USD1.5 to USD 2, and the fee for a room for 2 people is around USD 15 to USD 20 per night. Bus ticket between every places are approximately USD 8 - USD 12.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Valentine's Day - Where To Go ?

For those who are in love are expecting a special Valentine's Day. Roses, chocolate are too familiar and indispensable in Valentine's Day. If you have traveling hobbies, you will definitely no want to miss the opportunity to travel with your lover on the Valentine's Day. Here are 10 traveling destinations that may be suitable for couples.

1. Paris - A city of love

Many tourists often call Paris by a beloved name - A City of Love. You will not be fretful when go sightseeing on the boat on the Seine; or walking around Montmartre hill where Amelie acted; or sitting on a balloon Aeroparis and enjoying the city view from above. 



Ideal place for kisses: outside coffee lounge Cafe de l'Hotel de Ville, where many famous pictures of young couples have been captured by photographer Robert Doisneau.

Attention places: area around Pigalle Place where there are a lot of sex shops, clubs, and French-style tavern only suitable for adult. It also includes the famous Moulin Rouge.

Only suitable for: New couples.

Rating: 10/10

2. Venice - Italy

Venice is too majestic that you could not believe in your eyes. Magnificent! You will forget all worries when coming here at the weekend, and especially with you darling. The city often has big flood in February, but you still can lie on the bed to take a nap or to relax.


Ideal place for kisses: on a famous Italian-style Galdola boat heading to Rialto bridge.

Suitable for: romantic people

Rating: 10/10

3. Amsterdam - Holand
Amsterdam is famous for a low city with a interlacing canal system running through the city. These canals plus the architecture of the city create a picturesque Amsterdam - an ideal destination for sauntering or riding bicycle around. This is also a diamond trading center of Europe.



Ideal place for kisses: a romantic Cocktail bar at the 23th floor of Okura hotel.

Attention places: Amsterdam has various sex shops, clubs for homosexual, especially gathering mostly at Red Light District.

Suitable for: young and open-minded people.

Rating: 7/10

4. Rome - Italy
Rome is a capital city of Italy, so it looks really charming and has a classic beauty. Rome boasts of outdoor market, Roman square, and Sistine cathedral - where make you contemplate about the value of life when taking step here.

Let pray for the immortal and everlasting love of you and your darling at the La Bocca Della Verità which was built in the first century. It is believed that this place is really sacred, so that there are many couples coming here to pray for their love.

Ideal place for kisses: at midnight beside the Trevi fountain when there are a few people.

Attention places: The Vatican has a huge number of visitors; therefore you should be prepared if there is any unexpected chaos.

Suitable for those who want to warm up their love.
Rating: 9/10

5. Prague - The Czech Republic

Prague is one of the most romantic city in the world. You will be surprised when seeing a town from Middle-Age remained until now. You will also have chance to experience a travel on the river at the mid-night; and have a romantic dinner before returning to the hotel and enjoy a perfect night.



Ideal place for kisses: Charles bridge fro 14th century.

Attention: Prague is famous for sex tourism. There are many bars, sex shops everywhere.

Suitable for those who want all that special.

Rating: 8/10



6. Reykjavik - Iceland

Reykjavik  in winter will be a little cold but the lake water is still warm. There are many natural hot water pool which are the best choices for you to enjoy the lovely moment with you sweet-heart.



Ideal place for kisses: under the northern lights, and in February is the best time for enjoying views here.

Attention places: this city is also famous for the diversification of fruit, and the humidity is very hight.
Suitable for veteran couples.
Rating: 7/10

7. New York - USA

In New York, everything is very big and expensive, and Valentine's Day is not the exception. You should not  miss some romantic activities like go on a carriage ride on the Center Park which is covered by a thick layer of snow; skating at some outdoor ice rink, and watch the performances at Broadway Avenue.



Ideal place for kisses: at Brooklyn when watching Manhattan skyline.

Attention place: Liberty hotel at Avenue 10, which has been voted as a Best Transient Hotel of the city.

Suitable for everyone. This city can meet the requirement of everyone.

Rating: 8/10

8. London - The UK

London has almost all the necessary things for a romantic trip. You cannot help but to dine at the restaurants impressed with jewel, and dishes cooked by super-class chefs. You will have many choices to have fun and relax at this destination.



Ideal place for kisses: while sauntering along Southern Bank.
Suitable for hasten lovers.
9. Monte Carlo

Anyone who love fretty and troubled feeling will be attracted when coming to Monte Carlo. The great restaurant, casino, and the charming beauty of ancient schools are what you will easily see here.



Great place for kisses: at table where you play roulette and bet all at a rotation of chances.

Attention place: stay away from gambling tables, just enjoy the happy moment with your lovers.

Suitable for challenging people
Ratting: 9/10

10.Istanbul - Turkey

Istanbul is a fastest growing city in Europe. In fact, this city is half of Europe and half of Asia. Coming to this destination, you will have opportunity to enjoy the most romantic time with your darling by soaking in a traditional Hamams bathtub of the Turkish.



Great place for kisses: at the peak of The Buyuk Camlica - the highest place of the city - to catch the sunset with your lover.

Suitable for couples who like adventure
Rating: 7/10