Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:58
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia , all three countries are often grouped together under the name Indochina. Over most of Indochina there is a single rainy season at the time of the south monsoon between May and September. Indochina has a tropical monsoon climate dominated by south to southeasterly winds f...

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:55
Like the other countries of Indochina, Vietnam has been influenced by its neighbours such as China and also by the colonial powers, particularly the French. Chinese Confucianism still has as strong influence in Vietnam, providing society with a strong sense of hierarchy. They should show respect to ...

Cambodia Culture And Etiquette

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:52
The majority of Cambodians follow Theravada Buddhism and this has greatly influenced their customs and etiquette. The religion is one which emphasises the concept of 'karma'. This means that by living an honest, harmonious and devoted life you will be reincarnated at a higher plane. Fail to do so an...

Myanmar– Holidays And Festivals

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:49
Myanmar’s culture has been heavily influenced by Theravada Buddhism and by the culture of the indigenous ethnic groups, many of whom are ‘nat’ or spirit worshippers. Most holidays and festivals relate to these religious beliefs. Myanmar travel allows the visitor to take part in and observe these spe...

Laos – Holidays And Festivals

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:38
The people of Laos are unusual in that, although their year begins in January, they delay the celebrations until April. Known as Pimai, this is one of the most important festivals in Laos. Statues of Buddha are removed from the pagodas and ceremonially washed. Followers gather up the used washing wa...

Cambodia - Holidays And Festivals

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:36
Cambodia's Cambodia's most important holiday is the Khmer New Year which is calculated by the Buddhist lunar calendar but takes place in April by the western calendar. The holiday officially lasts for three days and for the festival every home is decorated, shrines are filled with food and people en...

Vietnam – Holidays And Festivals

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:34
In many respects Vietnam follows China in its holidays and festivals, sharing many of the most important, but of course also has its own important dates. In addition to national events, some of the local ethnic minorities also have their important ceremonies and festivals. Most important of all the ...

Shopping in Myanmar

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:32
In recent years shopping in Myanmar has become much easier. Currency exchange restrictions have become freer and shopping is a real pleasure. But where to shop and what to buy? There are the usual department stores, supermarkets and ‘duty-free’ shops in the major cities, but they give no real feel o...

Shopping In Laos

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 20:07
Laos is an ideal place to buy hill tribe carvings, jewellery, home decorations, silks and other textiles. Lao women, from office workers to school children tend to wear the traditional wraparound skirt known as 'phaa sin'. These are fastened with a silver belt. 'Phaa sin and their belts make popular...

Singapore Tour – Experiencing The True Beauty Of South East Asia

singaporetourpackage.com -- 2010-08-03 07:28
Holidaying has become an integral part of today’s world. Well the first though that beckons when thought of going on a holiday are gorgeous landscape with scenic and natural beauty, water and beaches all around, lots of shopping, exploration of cultural heritage, delicious food and LOTS OF FUN. If s...

Discover Vietnam

Vanessa Ann Lea -- 2010-08-03 00:23
If you're thinking of visiting an Asian destination that will ignite your passion for the exotic and the unfamiliar, then you might want to start looking towards Vietnam. Vietnam is a great place to visit, especially if you're thinking of backpacking. Since there are a lot of tourists who have sudde...

Re: Lang Co beache, Hue, Vietnam.

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Far Flung In The Far East: 5 Must See Cities

Laura Dubois -- 2010-08-02 04:55
Singapore This tiny blip of a country sits on the tip of Malay Peninsula punches well above its weight when it comes to money, lifestyle and shopping. Singapore’s economy currently ranks as the fastest growing in the world and the city-state also boasts the best quality of life in Asia. Flights to S...

Backpacking Information on Cambodia

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 02:27
CAMBODIA Population: 14.8 million (UN, 2005) Capital: Phnom Penh Area: 181,035 sq km (69,898 sq miles) Major language: Khmer Major religion: Buddhism Life expectancy: 52 years (men), 60 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 riel = 100 sen The Kingdom born from water, this is Cambodia. What the greater...

Backpacking Information on Vietnam

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 02:26
VIETNAM Population: 83.6 million (UN, 2005) Capital: Hanoi Area: 329,247 sq km (127,123 sq miles) Major language: Vietnamese Major religion: Buddhism Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 72 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 dong = 100 xu Socialist Republic of Vietnam - a country stricken by the horror...

Backpacking Information on Laos

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 02:23
LAOS Population: 5.9 million (UN, 2005) Capital: Vientiane Area: 236,800 sq km (91,400 sq miles) Major languages: Lao, French (for diplomatic purposes) Major religion: Buddhism Life expectancy: 53 years (men), 56 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 new kip = 100 ath The Lao People's Republic is one ...

Backpacking Information on Indonesia

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 02:21
INDONESIA Population: 225.3 million (UN, 2005) Capital: Jakarta Area: 1.9 million sq km (742,308 sq miles) Major languages: Indonesian, 300 regional languages Major religion: Islam Life expectancy: 65 years (men), 69 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 rupiah (Rp) The Republic of Indonesia is then a...

Backpacking Information on Malaysia

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 02:20
Population: 25.3 million (UN, 2005) Capital: Kuala Lumpur Area: 329,847 sq km (127,355 sq miles) Major languages: Malay (official), English, Chinese dialects, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam Major religions: Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 75 years ...

Backpacking Information on Singapore

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 02:18
Population: 4.4 million (UN, 2005) Capital: Singapore Area: 660 sq km (255 sq miles) Major languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil Major religions: Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 Singapore dollar = 100 cents The Republ...

Re: Lang Co beache, Hue, Vietnam.

Rosemary Collis -- 2010-07-29 04:21
I am looking to teach English overseas in 2011. I will have completed a Master of Arts (TESOL) degree and I have many years teaching experience. If you have any information regarding teaching positions in Vietnam, can you forward them to the above email address. Regards, Rosemary Collis...