Travellive 6 - 2018 by Travellive Magazine

15/06/2018

MAGAZINE TRAVEL - LIFE STYLE - DISCOVER

Island VACATIONS La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery by Sofitel

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The 6

IMPRESSIVE ISLAND RESORTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA 6 RESORT TR£N ßÅO ƒN T¶úNG CûA ß§NG NAM É

PRICE: 37.800VND

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FEATURES 6 RESORT TR£N ßÅO ƒN T¶úNG CûA ß§NG NAM É p50 6 resort tr™n Æ∂o Æ” du kh∏ch tÀn h≠Îng mÈt k˙ nghÿ tr‰n vãn. The 6 impressive island resorts in Southeast Asia Enjoy 6 island resorts to nature during a once-in-a-life-time holiday.

HITECH NH~NG C§NG NGHå ßéNH CAO CHO CHUY⁄N DU LëCH ß¶òNG DÄI p136 MÈt chi’c xe chπy Æ≠Íng xa, chi’c laptop m·ng, g‰n... T†t c∂ sœ g„p ph«n tπo n™n chuy’n Æi k˙ thÛ cho bπn. Hi-tech gadgets for long-distance travel A safe and comfortable car, a slim, compact, convenient laptop, each will help to create an exciting trip for you and your loved ones.

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ßI TçM THòI GIAN ßÇ MƒT p40 Chuy™n mÙc ThÍi trang th∏ng 6 cÒa Travellive th˘c hi÷n tπi La Veranda Resort PhÛ QuËc MGallery by Sofitel Æ≠Óc kh¨i nguÂn tı phong c∏ch Indochine. Seeking the past Travellive's June Fashion, realized at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery by Sofitel got inspired from Indochine style.

FOOD&BEVERAGE °N Gç ô DAVAO? p80 What to eat in Davao? TRAVEL QUY NH•N - Y£U QU£N LˇI V≈ p68 Lost in Quy Nhon

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CULTURE BURKINA FASO - BÅN HíA S¿C T¢Y PHI p102 Burkina Faso, c„ ngh‹a "ß†t n≠Ìc cÒa nh˜ng ng≠Íi l≠¨ng thi÷n", vµ x¯ sÎ nµy th˘c s˘ x¯ng Æ∏ng vÌi m÷nh danh Æ„. Burkina Faso - Colorful Rhythm of West Africa Burkina Faso, "land of honest men", is deserving of the name.

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THÉNH ß¶òNG NASIR OL - MOLK MOSQUE p148 Nasir ol-molk mosque

DISCOVERY ßÅO HíN HÅI: GIƒC M• THÄNH S# THÜT p60 Hn H∂i, giËng nh≠ mÈt khËi Æ∏ khÊng lÂ nh≠ thˆ th∏ch t´i, ngay c∂ trong gi†c m¨. Hon Hai island: A dream comes true Located about 60 km east of the Phu Quy Island district, Hon Hai Island appears as an immense stone block challenging me, even in my dreams.

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Photographer: DUY NAM Model: HA KINO Creative Producer: KINCOI Stylist & MUA: NGOC MAI Fashion: DOLCE & GABBANA, VALENTINO, JENNYKTRAN, PER SPOOK, SACRA Location: LA VERANDA RESORT PH@ QUˇC MGALLERY BY SOFITEL

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(The list will be upDated and developed each month) (Danh s∏ch li™n tÙc Æ≠Óc cÀp nhÀt vµ khai th∏c th™m hµng th∏ng) HANOI CAF–S & BARS (66) 6 Degrees Cafe & Lounge / Church Boutique / Club Opera / Coffee Bike / Cong Cafä (18) / Cora Cafä / Helio Cafä (4) / Highland Coffee (15) / Foutain Cafä / Gardenista / Joma Bakery Cafä / Lissom Parlour / L’Harmony / Manzi / Moca / Paris Deli (2) / Pu Ku / Runam / Runam Bistro / Tay Tap Bar / The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Vietnam (2) / Vpresso (6) ñ RESTAURANTS (34) Don’s Tay Ho Bistro / Home Restaurant / Ly Club Restaurant / Ngon Villa / MyWay Cafe & Restaurant (5) / Nha hang ße Nhat (2) / Nha 9NKC / Pho 24 (6) / Quan Ngon (4) / Rooftop / Sawasdee Restaurant / Pho Bien (4) / Thai Village Restaurant / Swing Lounge / Top Chef Restaurant & Bar / ToViet Cellar / Trong ßong Son Restaurant / Viet Deli ñ SPAS (6) / Hong Ngoc Center / Spa Aquamarine / Thu Cuc Spa (2) / La Casa Spa / Zen Spa ñ AIRLINES (2) Noi Bai International Airport (Business Lounges) / Turkish Airlines (The Best European Airline-Bussiness Class) CRUISES (4) Emeraude Classic Cruises / Pelican Luxury & Image / Halong Cruises / Paradise Luxury (2) ñ TRAVEL AGENTS (3) Asian Travelmate / Tourist Information Center (TIC) / Vietnam Tourism Association ñ OTHERS (24) BMW Showroom / Ford Showrooms (8) / Hong Leong Bank Hanoi Branch / Ipanima Showroom (2) / Lounge of Vinhome Time City & Vinhome Royal City / Nest AIA / Nshape Fitness (3) / Peugeout Scooteis / Tan My Design / Techcombank Lounge / Times Square / Toong Working Space (2) / Van Tri Golf PROVINCES CAF– (10) Highland Coffee Parkson Hai Phong (2) / Highland Coffee Parkson / Megastar Hai Phong / Highland Coffee Megastar Bien Hoa / Highland Coffee Big C, Da Nang / Highland Coffee Indochina, Da Nang / Highland Coffee Megastar Vinh Trung, Da Nang / Runam Bistro, Da Nang ñ RESTAURANT (2) Pho 24 - Nha Trang / Enjoy - Quang Nam ñ AIRLINES (4) Cam Ranh Airport(Business Lounge) / Can Tho Airport (Business Lounge) / Danang International Airport (Business Lounge) / Lien Khuong Airport (Business Lounge) ñ CRUISES (7) Aphrodite Cruise (1) / Paraside Luxury (4) / Paradise Previlege (2) / Paradise Peak (1) / Paradise Cruise / Starlight Cruise / Oriental Sail / Calypso Cruise HCMC CAF– (104) Cafä EON - EON 51 / Ciao Coffee (3) / Cong Cafä (4) / DeciBel Lounge / Gloria Jean’s Coffee (2) / Goody / Highland Coffee (36) / Inbox / Klasik Coffee Roasters / La Cafeteria de / L’usine (3) / La Fenetre Soleil / La Toronde Cafe / Le Saigonais / MORICO (6) / NYDC (5) / Runam Bistro (3) / Thinker & Dreamer Coffee / Terrace Cafä (5) / The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Viet Nam (14) / The / Coffee House(13) / The Workshop Cafe / Fly Cupcake & Goody Ice Cream ñ CLUBS (2) Club Royale / International Tourist Club ñ RESTAURANTS (34) Bon Bon Restaurant / Di Mai Restaurant / Gao Restaurant / Jaspas restaurant / Khanh Casa / Pho 24 (19) / sanfulou Restaurant / Shri Restaurant & Lounge / sorae Restaurant / Wrap & Roll Restaurant (2) ñ SPAS (12)Anam QT Spa / Authentic Spa / L’Apothiquaire Spa (3) / Lotus Spa / Sen Spa / Sian Skincare Laser Clinic / Thann Sanctuary Day Spa / The Spa Saigon Pearl / Tropic Spa / Zennova Spa Cay Diep ñ AIRLINES (2) Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Business Lounges) / Turkish Airlines (The Best European Airline-Bussiness Class) ñ CONSULATE (1) UK Trade & Investment ñ OTHERS (17) Citimart / Ford Showrooms (11) / Fahasha / International SOS Clinics Viet Nam / IpaNima Showroom (2) / Phuong Nam / Fit 24 Fitness / America Eye Center ATTENTION In cooperation with Vietnam Airlines, Travellive copies are available at business lounges of six international airports in Vietnam, including Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Lien Khuong, Cam Ranh, Da Nang and Can Tho ñ In cooperation with Turkish Airlines (The Best European Airlines). Every business traveller on flight by Turkish Airlines to Vietnam is provided with a Travellive publication for free. ñ 180 Travel Agents, (belonging to Vietnam Tourism Association) in Vietnam Issued by National Newspapers Distribution Company, Fahasa Book Distribution Corporation, Phuong Nam bookshop system, Citimart supermarkets (HCMC)...

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editor'sletter ßi t◊m thÍi gian Æ∑ m†t (La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery by Sofitel)

QU≥ ßóC GIÅ TH¢N M⁄N! Th∏ng 6, th∏ng c„ nhñg c¨n m≠a rµo vıa ÆÒ Æ” x„a bÌt vfi oi nÂng cÒa thi™n nhi™n, vıa ÆÒ Æ” ng≠Íi ta Æ≠Óc th†y m◊nh m“m mπi trÎ lπi. Th∏ng 6 ch›nh lµ nhñg d˘ Æfinh, k’ hoπch cho mÔa hÃ cÒa bπn Æ≠Óc th˘c hi÷n. H∑y Æi, Æ” Æ≠Óc lµ ch›nh m◊nh. Vµ nhñg kho∂nh khæc †y sœ Æ≠Óc l≠u gi˜ Æ” rÂi c„ lÛc hÂi t≠Îng lπi ÆÍi sËng cÒa m◊nh, bπn th†y n„ cÚng Æ©u Æ’n nÁi tŒ nhπt. Du Giang - ng≠Íi Æµn bµ tr®m c©n nÊi ti’ng v◊ Æ∑ "l’t" l™n Æÿnh Fansipang, l«n nµy sœ Æ≠a ÆÈc gi∂ cÔng kh∏m ph∏ Æ∂o Hfln H∂i vÌi Æ≠Íng h«m tr™n bi”n, ÆÈc Æ∏o ›t ng≠Íi tÌi Æ≠Óc. Chuy’n du hµnh Annapurna Circuit vÌi b≠Ìc ch©n mπnh mœ cÒa Nga Tr«n vÌi nhñg gi©y phÛt lπc vµo c∂m xÛc cÒa s˘ v‹nh cû. CÔng kh∏m ph∏ nhñg hfln Æ∂o Æ” th†y qu™ h≠¨ng m◊nh tuy÷t Æãp vµ tr∂i nghi÷m c∏c resort tr™n Æ∂o vÌi nhñg vŒ ÆÈc Æ∏o hi÷n Æπi trong ki’n trÛc vµ hfla m◊nh vÌi lµn n≠Ìc bi”n xanh bi’c cÒa thi™n nhi™n. Thong th∂ dπo qua »m th˘c Î Davao (Philippines), qu˝ vfi cÚng c„ th” tham kh∂o c∏ch lµm du lfich tπi Æ∂o vÌi nhñg s∏ng tπo vµ quy ch’ xanh sπch, Æ∆c bi÷t ≠u ti™n ph∏t tri”n s∂n vÀt Æfia ph≠¨ng trong du lfich. H∑y Æ∆t Travellive trong hµnh trang cÒa bπn, bi’n th∏ng S∏u trÎ thµnh th∏ng Æi cÒa n®m! BAN BI£N TÜP

Dear valued readers, June is when showers arrive to remove summer's ardent air bringing softness to your soul. June is when all of our summer objectives become realizations. Let's travel to find ourselves. These moments will rest deep in our thoughts until the day we recollect them, bringing them to life once again in our memories. This is when we come to realize that they are not so tedious. In this issue, Du Giang a woman of a hundredkilograms, famous for her impossible trip to Fansipang explores together with readers Hﬂn H∂i island and its difficult-to-reach sea tunnels. Readers can also navigate the lost feelings of eternity with Nga Tran through her strong paced journey through the Annapurna Circuit. Let's explore the islands to feel the outstanding beauty of our country, experience the island resorts with unique modern architecture and dip yourself into the blue sea of nature. Taking a leisurely stroll through the cuisine of Davao (Philippines), you can better understand the tours of green-innovations and bio regulations whilst promoting local produce through tourism. Put Travellive in your luggage and turn June into the travel month of the year! EDITORIAL BOARD

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CHO NH~NG CHUY⁄N ßI HOÄN HÅO

FOR THE MOST AMAZING JOURNEYS! TP.HCM

BOOKMARK SAIGON - NHÄ HÄNG ROOFTOP TÑI KHÉCH SÑN THE ALCOVE LIBRARY SÎ h˜u c∂nh quan tuy÷t Æãp lµm th˘c kh∏ch th›ch thÛ trong khi th≠Îng th¯c nh˜ng m„n ®n ÆÈc Æ∏o vµ Æa dπng vÌi 2 th˘c Æ¨n É - ¢u. C∏c m„n ®n Æ≠Óc y™u th›ch nh≠ Cheese Burger Patty Fries, Beef Steak vÌi tht b M¸, n†m vµ sËt mÔ tπt cÚng lµ l˘a ch‰n l˝ t≠Îng; dÔng Seafood Cream Pasta n’u th˘c kh∏ch ≠a th›ch v kem bäo. C∏c m„n É cÚng Æ≠Óc ch’ bi’n r†t tÿ mÿ, v´ cÔng h†p d…n nh≠ phÎ b, c∏nh gµ chi™n n≠Ìc mæm Æ≠Óm v hay Bruschetta Æãp mæt vµ Chocolat Fondant ngon kh´ng c≠Ïng lπi Æ≠Óc. M¯c gi∏: 79.000 - 250.000 VNß+ (KHÉCH SÑN THE ALCOVE LIBRARY *133A

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Nguy‘n ß◊nh Ch›nh, P. 8, Q. PhÛ NhuÀn, TP.HCM *Tel: 028 6256 9966 *Email: alcove@alcovehotel.com.vn)

HóI AN

NGHé D¶öNG ß∫NG CƒP TÑI LA SIESTA HOI AN RESORT & SPA

r∂i dµi tr™n di÷n t›ch 10.000m2 vÌi khńg gian xanh m∏t, La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa luń lµ s˘ l˘a ch‰n hµng Æ«u khi du kh∏ch ghä th®m HÈi An. 107 phng vÌi lËi thi’t k’ ÆÈc Æ∏o mang nät Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa HÈi An nh≠ng v…n gi˜ Æ≠Óc s˘ sang tr‰ng vµ tinh t’. Tπi Æ©y du kh∏ch c„ th” d‘ dµng t◊m th†y nhñg ti÷n ›ch c«n thi’t Æ” tÀn h≠Îng tr‰n vãn k˙ nghÿ tı b” bï n≠Ìc m∆n vµ ng‰t Æ’n h÷ thËng nhµ hµng phÙc vÙ th˘c Æ¨n ki”u É cÚng nh≠ ki”u ¢u, hay dch vÙ spa Æ≠Óc Æ∏nh gi∏ ch†t l≠Óng sË 1 tπi HÈi An. N’u bπn Æang t◊m ki’m mÈt nï vÌi dch vÙ Æºng c†p vµ ti÷n nghi sang tr‰ng, h∑y Æ’n vÌi La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa. (LA SIESTA HOI AN RESORT & SPA *132 HÔng V≠¨ng, Thanh Hµ, HÈi An, Vi÷t Nam *Hotline: 0235 3915 915 *Website: www.lasiestaresorts.com)

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¶U ßÇI S# KIåN MùA Há TÑI PAN PACIFIC HÄ NóI Khńg gian Æºng c†p tπi Pan Pacific Hµ NÈi lµ l˘a ch‰n l˝ t≠Îng cho s˘ ki÷n cÒa bπn vÌi g„i hÈi ngh nguy™n ngµy gÂm: Ti÷c trµ s∏ng vµ chi“u; ti÷c tr≠a t˘ ch‰n ho∆c th˘c Æ¨n ch‰n sΩn; mÈt m∏y chi’u vµ mµn chi’u; mÈt micro tπi bÙc vµ hai micro khńg d©y, th™m nhi“u trang thi’t b cÔng nh©n vi™n hÁ trÓ. ß∆t tr≠Ìc 30/9/2018 Æ” Æ≠Óc t∆ng th™m phng nghÿ vµ Æ≠a Æ„n tπi s©n bay, th≠Îng th¯c ÆÂ uËng chµo Æ„n tπi The Summit Bar, ≠u Æ∑i v“ dÔng bã, phng nghÿ, spa vµ n©ng hπng dch vÙ. (KHÉCH SÑN PAN PACIFIC HÄ NóI *SË 1 Thanh Ni™n, Ba ß◊nh, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 024 3823 8888 - Ext: 5303 *Email: Camellia.dinh@panpacific.com)

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BOOKMARK SAIGON ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AT THE ALCOVE LIBRARY HOTEL Guests can appreciate the stunning scenery while enjoying unique and diverse dishes from both Asian and Western menus. Popular dishes include Cheese Burger Patty Fries, Beef Steak with American Beef and Mushroom and Mustard Sauce, each are ideal choices. If you are a fan of fatty cream flavors, Seafood Cream Pasta is worth a try. Asian dishes, such as PhÎ, are elaborately prepared and accompanied by appealing side dishes including: Crispy Chicken Wings in Sweet and Spicy Fish Sauce, eye-catching Bruschetta and irresistibly delicious Chocolat Fondant. Price: 79,000 - 250,000 VND +

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(THE ALCOVE LIBRARY HOTEL *133A Nguyen Dinh Chinh Street, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan

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District, HCMC *Tel: 028 6256 9966 *Email:

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alcove@alcovehotel.com.vn)

preading across an area of 10,000m2 over green space, La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa is the first choice for tourists visiting Hoi An. 107 rooms are adorned with the unique design features of Hoi An while still retaining the luxury and sophistication of a modern resort. Here you can easily find the amenities needed to enjoy a full holiday from both saltwater and freshwater pools, to the restaurant serving Asian and European cuisine, as well as the highest-quality spa services in Hoi An. If you are looking for a vacation spot with exclusive services and luxurious amenities, welcome to La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa. (LA SIESTA HOI AN RESORT & SPA *132 Hung Vuong, Thanh Ha, Hoi An, Vietnam *Hotline: 0235 3915 915 *Website: www.lasiestaresorts.com/)

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INVIGORATE YOUR SUMMER MEETING IN HÄ NóI Pan Pacific Hanoi affords the stunning views and perfect venues for your international events. Our full-day meeting package includes morning and afternoon tea break, buffet lunch or set lunch, event concierge service, one projector with screen per room, complimentary one podium microphone and two wireless microphones, and several equipment and services. Book from now to 30 September 2018 to enjoy: one complimentary room with airport transfer, welcome drink at The Summit Bar, great savings for dining, rooms, spa services and complimentary upgrade. (PAN PACIFIC HANOI HOTEL *1 Thanh Nien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi *Tel: 024 3823 8888 - Ext: 5303 *Email: Camellia.dinh@panpacific.com.)

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¬M TH#C HU⁄ ßÖC TR¶NG TÑI THE HU⁄ HOUSE

he Hu’ House Æ≠Óc m´ ph·ng nh≠ mÈt ngí nhµ v≠Ín Hu’ cÊ k›nh, h†p d…n du kh∏ch bªng c∏c m„n ®n truy“n thËng, tı c¨m h’n, b∏nh bÃo, bÈt l‰c, b∏nh nÀm, bÛn b, bÛn tht n≠Ìng... Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa Hu’ Æ’n nhñg m„n ®n nÊi ti’ng kh∏c cÒa Vi÷t Nam nh≠ cao l«u HÈi An, m◊ Qu∂ng, b l∏ lËt, ch∂ gi, b∏nh ÆÀp, nem n≠Ìng... Khńg chÿ hi”u th™m ph«n nµo v“ v®n h„a Hu’ qua »m th˘c vµ nät ki’n trÛc Æ∆c tr≠ng x¯ Hu’ cÒa nhµ hµng mµ th˘c kh∏ch cn Æ≠Óc ngæm nh◊n khung c∂nh Sµi Gn mÔa l‘ hÈi Æ«y mµu sæc tı tr™n cao. (THE HU⁄ HOUSE - AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE HU⁄

CUISINE *T«ng th≠Óng Ta nhµ Master Building, 41 - 43 Tr«n Cao V©n, P.6, Q.3, TP. HCM *Tel: 0909 246 156)

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RICE FIELD - B~A C•M QU£ NHÄ Rice Field lµ nhµ hµng thu«n Vi÷t nªm tr™n con Æ≠Íng s«m u†t nh†t nh◊ Sµi Gn. VÌi thi’t k’ g«n gÚi, ÆÀm ch†t lµng qu™ Vi÷t, tπo cho th˘c kh∏ch c∂m gi∏c nh≠ Æang ®n mÈt bã c¨m Î qu™ nhµ. Tı ruÈng lÛa, bÙi chuËi cho Æ’n luËng rau, chum n≠Ìc hay ngay c∂ nhñg b¯c tranh t≠Íng Æ“u lÈt t∂ n™n cuÈc sËng b◊nh d, mÈc mπc, ch©n ph≠¨ng cÒa ng≠Íi nńg d©n... B™n cπnh Æ„, c∏c m„n ®n ÆÀm Æµ b∂n sæc Vi÷t Nam cÚng lµ Æi”m nh†n h†p d…n du kh∏ch trong vµ ngoµi n≠Ìc. Nï Æ©y cn lµ chËn dıng ch©n m∏t mŒ trong ngµy hÃ cÒa ng≠Íi d©n phË th. (RICE FIELD - HOMECOOKED VIETNAMESE CUISINE *75 - 77 HÂ TÔng MÀu, ph≠Íng B’n Nghä, quÀn 1, TP. HCM *Tel: 0906 938 636)

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H¤N VIåT GI~A CHˇN ß§ THÄNH Mountain Retreat Restaurant - nhµ hµng vÌi phong c∏ch mi“n nÛi Æ∆c tr≠ng lµ Æa Æi”m l˝ t≠Îng Æ” h‰p m∆t, sum v«y. VÌi vi÷c sˆ dÙng vÀt dÙng trang tr› chÒ y’u lµm tı Æ∏, gÁ vµ c∏c h‰a ti’t thÊ c»m sinh ÆÈng, khńg gian Mountain Retreat lµ s˘ pha trÈn hµi ha giã cÊ Æi”n vµ hi÷n Æπi. B™n cπnh nhñg m„n ®n truy“n thËng mang h≠¨ng v qu™ nhµ nh≠ b∏nh xÃo, b∏nh ≠Ìt, nhñg m„n g·i d©n d∑ th◊ s˘ xu†t hi÷n cÒa nhñg m„n ®n "Æ≠Íng phË" trong th˘c Æ¨n cÚng v´ cÔng Æa dπng, h¯a hãn mang Æ’n nhñg tr∂i nghi÷m Æ∆c bi÷t thÛ v cho bπn trong mÔa l‘ hÈi. (MOUNTAIN RETREAT *Rooftop 36 L™ LÓi, P. B’n Nghä, Q.1, TP. HCM *Tel: 0907 194 557 *Fanpage: www.facebook.com/ mountainretreatvn)

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RICE FIELD HOMECOOKED VIETNAMESE CUISINE

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HUE'S DISTINCTIVE CUISINE AT THE HU⁄ HOUSE

he Hu’ House, styled as an ancient Hu’ garden house, attracts visitors with its traditional cuisine from mussels, round-shaped steamed rice cake, rice dumpling cake, flat rice flour dumpling, beef rice noodles, vermicelli with marinated char-grilled pork... to other famous Vietnamese dishes such as the cao lau noodles of Hoi An, Quang style noodle, grilled beef in lolot leaf, spring rolls, grilled nem... While dining at the Hu’ House, not only will you understand more about the culture of Hue through its cuisine and unique architecture but you can also enjoy the festive spirit of Sai Gon from above. (THE HU⁄ HOUSE - AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE HU⁄ CUISINE *Floor of Master Building, 41 - 43 Tran Cao Van, Ward 6, District 3, HCMC *Tel: 0909 246 156)

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VIETNAMESE SPIRIT IN THE HEART OF CITY The aptly named Mountain Retreat Restaurant features an ideal location for gatherings. The decorative stone, wood and vivid ethnic motifs, create a harmonious blend between classic and modern. Aside from traditional dishes with homemade flavors such as Vietnamese pancakes, steamed thin rice pancake, rustic dishes the restaurant also offers a menu of diverse street food, promising a unique and tasty culinary experience during the festive season. (MOUNTAIN RETREAT *Rooftop 36 Le Loi street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city *Tel: 0907 194 557 *Fanpage: www.facebook.com/mountainretreatvn)

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Rice Field is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located on the busiest street of Sai Gon. Its cozy design expresses the specificities of the Vietnam countryside, allowing customers to experience a meal just like in their own hometown. With rice fields, banana trees, vegetable beds, water jugs and even mural paintings, every detail will remind you of simple and rustic farm life... The dishes here are the most popular highlights of Vietnamese cuisine, attracting both domestic and international guests. This is also a cool place for anyone living in the city to escape the heat on a hot summer day. (RICE FIELD - HOMECOOKED VIETNAMESE CUISINE *75 - 77 Ho Tung Mau street, Ben Nghe ward, district 1, Ho Chi Minh city *Tel: 0906 938 636)

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SECRET HOUSE - NHÄ HÄNG ßÜM CHƒT LÄNG QU£ VIåT Toµn bÈ b¯c tranh qu™ h≠¨ng cÒa nhµ hµng gÓi nhÌ cho th˘c kh∏ch Vi÷t mÈt c∂m gi∏c lµng qu™ Vi÷t, vµ truy“n t∂i mÈt nät v®n h„a ÆÀm sæc Vi÷t cho ng≠Íi n≠Ìc ngoµi du lch tπi Sµi Gn. Secret House - thuÈc chuÁi nhµ hµng Secret Garden Vietnamese HomeCooked Restaurants & Cafe, b™n cπnh th˘c Æ¨n nÊi ti’ng cÒa Secret Garden Æ∑ Æ≠Óc th™m vµo r†t nhi“u m„n mÌi Æa dπng vµ phong phÛ tı m‰i mi“n cÒa Æ†t n≠Ìc mang h≠¨ng v cÒa Bæc Trung Nam phÙc vÙ th˘c kh∏ch c∂ buÊi s∏ng tr≠a vµ chi“u. ß∆c bi÷t h¨n, b™n khu v≠Ín mÈc mπc, gi„ chi“u hiu hiu... th˘c kh∏ch c„ th” th≠Îng th¯c nh˜ng buÊi trµ chi“u nhã nhµng th≠ th∏i tπi Secret House. (SECRET HOUSE *55/1 L™ Th HÂng G†m, B’n Thµnh, QuÀn 1 *Tel: 0911 877 008)

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KHÉM PHÉ SET C•M TR¶A V°N PHíNG TRONG KH§NG GIAN SANG TRñNG

Ìi nhñg m„n ®n tinh t’ hÓp kh»u v, ch†t l≠Óng phÙc vÙ 5 sao vµ Æ∆c bi÷t gi∏ c∂ hÓp l˝ chÿ tı 200.000 VNß++/ kh∏ch, chuÁi nhµ hµng cÒa tÀp Æoµn EHG h¯a hãn lµ Æa Æi”m tuy÷t vÍi dµnh cho d©n v®n phng trong khu v˘c phË cÊ bÊ sung vµo danh s∏ch "tr≠a nay ®n g◊?" cÚng nh≠ mÈt l˘a ch‰n hoµn h∂o cho nhñg cuÈc hãn vÌi ÆËi t∏c khi c«n mÈt khńg gian sang tr‰ng. (RED BEAN CLASSIC - 94 M∑ M©y, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi - RED BEAN TRENDY - 12 Nguy‘n Quang B›ch, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi - RED BEAN CENTRAL - 1 C«u GÁ, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi - THE GOURMET CORNER - 32 L SÚ, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi Website: www.redbeanrestaurants.com)

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PHONG CÉCH MõI CÂ HÄNG THE COFFEE BEAN Vıa qua, The Coffee Bean Vi÷t Nam bæt Æ«u cho ra mæt phong c∏ch câ hµng mÌi Æ«u ti™n tπi TTTM Nowzone, QuÀn 1, TP.HCM. So vÌi nhñg câ hµng tr≠Ìc, bÈ nhÀn di÷n th≠¨ng hi÷u Æ≠Óc Æ¨n gi∂n h„a, nÈi th†t Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ mÌi tπo n™n khńg gian trŒ trung theo phong c∏ch SoCal (Southern California); h≠Ìng tÌi s˘ th©n thi÷n, n®ng ÆÈng, tho∂i m∏i h¨n Æ” t†t c∂ m‰i ng≠Íi c„ th” d‘ dµng lui tÌi. Nguy™n li÷u Æ≠Óc nhÀp kh»u tr˘c ti’p tı nhñg trang trπi Î ßńg Phi, M¸ La tinh vµ Th∏i B◊nh D≠¨ng, nhñg ÆÂn Æi“n trµ t≠ï tËt Î Sri Lanka, Kenya, Trung QuËc, NhÀt B∂n vµ ƒn ßÈ. S˘ ÆÈt ph∏ trong c∏ch pha ch’ vµ s∏ng tπo ra th¯c uËng The Original Ice Blended Æ∑ khi’n nhi“u ng≠Íi ch‰n The Coffee Bean lµ Æi”m Æ’n quen thuÈc. (THE COFFEE BEAN *TTTM Nowzone, QuÀn 1, TP.HCM *Hotline: 028 3826 6244 *Facebook: CoffeeBeanVN *Website: www.coffeebean.com.vn *Instagram: TheCoffeeBeanVietnam)

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THE COFFEE BEAN'S NEW STYLE

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HANOI

DISCOVER THE OFFICE LUNCH SET IN LUXURY

ith its delicate and tasteful dishes, 5-star service and reasonable prices (from 200,000+ VND per guest), this restaurant, belonging to the EHG group, promises a wonderful dining experience and deserves to be added to the "Where-to-eat list" for those working in the Old Quarter. This is also an excellent choice for business meetings due to its luxurious decoration. (RED BEAN CLASSIC *94 Ma May street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi - RED BEAN TRENDY *12 Nguyen Quang Bich street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi - RED BEAN CENTRAL *1 Cau Go street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi - THE GOURMET CORNER *32 Lo Su street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi - Website: www.redbeanrestaurants.com)

The Coffee Bean Vietnam has recently opened a newly styled shop at the Nowzone Shopping Center, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Compared to its other stores, the decor has been simplified; a newly designed interior creates a SoCal (Southern California) fresh and youthful atmosphere. This shop focuses on a dynamic, friendly and comfortable ambiance that welcomes customers of all ages. Ingredients are directly imported from farms in East Africa, Latin America and the Pacific, as well as the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka, Kenya, China, Japan and India. Many choose the Coffee Bean due to their groundbreaking mixture known as the Original Blended Ice drink. (THE COFFEE BEAN *Nowzone shopping center, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city *Hotline: 028 3826 6244 *Facebook: CoffeeBeanVN *Website: www.coffeebean. com.vn *Instagram: TheCoffeeBeanVietnam)

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SECRET HOUSE - VIETNAMESE COUNTRY CUISINE The whole concept of this restaurant reminds me of the Vietnamese diners in the countryside, bringing foreigners travelling to Saigon an authentic taste of Vietnamese culture. Secret House is a part of the Secret Garden Vietnamese HomeCooked Restaurants & CafĂ¤. Along with the famous menu of Secret Garden, various new dishes have been added, bringing patrons on a culinary journey through each of the regions of Vietnam. The cuisine bears the taste of the Northern, Central and Southern regions, serving non-stop from morning to afternoon. For an authentic rustic experience, drop by on a windy day for afternoon tea. (SECRET HOUSE *55/1 Le Thi Hong Gam street, Ben Thanh ward, District 1*Tel: 0911 877 008)

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INNAWAY - C¢U CHUYåN V≈ MóT NHÄ THÉM HIÕM VIåT NAM Innaway bæt Æ«u giÌi thi÷u c∏c Æπi s¯ du lch cÒa m◊nh vµ c∏c c©u chuy÷n cÒa ri™ng h‰. H‰ Æ∑ trÎ thµnh ng≠Íi nh≠ th’ nµo, vµ h‰ Æ∑ lµm g◊. Innaway hy v‰ng, qua c∏c c©u chuy÷n cÒa c∏c Æπi s¯, sœ giÛp thÛc Æ»y v®n h„a, khuy’n kh›ch nhi“u quan Æi”m mÌi vµ truy“n c∂m h¯ng cho m‰i ng≠Íi. C©u chuy÷n gi˜a ng≠Íi s∏ng lÀp Innaway vÌi c˘u Gi∏m ÆËc Kinh doanh & Qu∂n l˝ cÒa C´ng ty Oxalis Adventure Tours - ch Tr«n ThÛy H∂i vÌi 4 n®m kinh nghi÷m tπi S¨n ßong - ch cÚng lµ ng≠Íi Æ∑ giÌi thi÷u cho Jordan Vogt, Æπo di‘n phim Kong c∏c bËi c∂nh quay phim. VÌi s˘ n®ng ÆÈng, Æ«y nhi÷t huy’t, ch H∂i Æang th˘c hi÷n s¯ m÷nh thÛc Æ»y du lch Æa ph≠¨ng vµ c∏c Æi”m Æ’n hoang s¨ cÒa Vi÷t Nam Æ’n vÌi toµn th’ giÌi. (INNAWAY *Website: www.innaway.co *Email: info@ innaway.co)

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"VUI Há THÅ GA - CH∫NG LO V≈ GIÉ"

˜ hµnh Vi÷t Æang ∏p dÙng ≠u Æ∑i lÌn nhi“u tour du lch tr‰n g„i, gÂm: Th∏i Lan tı 4.900.000 VNß, Singapore tı 6.900.000 VNß, ßµi Loan tı 8.900.000 VNß, Hµn QuËc tı 9.900.000 VNß, NhÀt B∂n tı 19.900.000 VNß, ch©u ¢u tı 35.900.000 VNß. C∏c tour Æ“u c„ chu»n dch vÙ 3 - 4 sao, khÎi hµnh Ænh k˙ hµng tu«n.

(L~ HÄNH VIåT *Hµ NÈi: 94 Tr«n V¸ *Tel: 024 3763 3222 - ßµ NΩng: 76 Bπch ßªng, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 0236 6271 919 - TP. HCM: 9 Phan K’ B◊nh, QuÀn 1 *Tel: 028 6295 5333 *Website: www.luhanhviet.com.vn)

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CHI⁄C MINI HATCH ßóC QUY≈N M\NG ßÉM C¶õI HOÄNG GIA ANH Nh©n dp l‘ thµnh hń cÒa Hoµng tˆ Anh, h∑ng xe MINI Æ∑ ra mæt phi™n b∂n Æ∆c bi÷t d˘a tr™n chi’c MINI HATCH vÌi ph«n mui xe trang tr› l†y c∂m h¯ng tı l∏ cÍ M¸ Union Jack vÌi dng ch˜ M & H - Ch˜ vi’t tæt cÒa t™n Hoµng tˆ Harry vµ Meghan Markle. Khi mÎ câ xe, d≠Ìi c∏nh câ c„ ∏nh ÆÃn soi ch˜ "Just Married", b÷ câ vÌi dng ch˜ LED "MINI Loves You". Sau ngµy c≠Ìi, chi’c MINI ÆÈc nh†t nµy sœ Æ≠Óc bµn giao cho Hi÷p hÈi HIV cÒa trŒ em (CHIVA) Æ” Æ†u gi∏ cńg khai. (MINI SHOWROOM PH@ NHUÜN *74 Nguy‘n V®n TrÁi, QuÀn PhÛ NhuÀn, TP. HÂ Ch› Minh - MINI SHOWROOM LONG BI£N *01 Ng´ Gia T˘, Long Bi™n, Hµ NÈi *Website: www.mini.vn)

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Charmington Iris - d˘ ∏n ngay m∆t ti“n T´n Th†t Thuy’t (QuÀn 4) chÿ 5 phÛt k’t nËi vÌi PhË tµi ch›nh QuÀn 1.

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MI≈N SˇNG NGñT NGÄO GI~A LíNG SÄI GíN Charmington Iris - khu c®n hÈ cao c†p chu»n ch©u ¢u mang thńg Æi÷p may mæn, nï khÎi nguÂn cuÈc sËng hπnh phÛc vµ mi“n k’t tÙ cÒa thµnh cńg. Nï Æ©y ch›nh lµ mi“n sËng ng‰t ngµo mµ d˘ ∏n muËn dµnh t∆ng nhñg ai tr©n qu˝ gi∏ tr sËng hoµn h∂o. Charmington Iris khńg chÿ h≠Ìng con ng≠Íi Æ’n g«n vÌi cuÈc sËng xanh, kh·e, lµnh mπnh mµ cn chÛ tr‰ng Æ’n s˘ ti÷n nghi vµ s˘ thuÀn ti÷n. T‰a lπc tπi v tr› Ææc Æa trung t©m quÀn 4, chÿ m†t 5 phÛt, c≠ d©n c„ th” di chuy”n Æ’n phË tµi ch›nh quÀn 1 vµ 7 phÛt Æ” Æ’n trung t©m PhÛ M¸ H≠ng, quÀn 7 hay 8 phÛt qua ThÒ Thi™m. D˘ ∏n t›ch hÓp 30 ti÷n ›ch cao c†p tı gi∏o dÙc, y t’, gi∂i tr›, th≠ gi∑n cho c≠ d©n, c„ th” k” Æ’n vÌi 4.000 m2 cńg vi™n nÈi khu - v≠Ín treo tr™n khńg, hÂ bï rÈng 540 m2. D˘ ∏n gÂm 2 ta th∏p cao 34 t«ng vµ 1 t«ng h«m, Æ≠Óc bao b‰c tr‰n vãn bÎi h≠Ìng nh◊n cÒa 3 dng sńg thanh m∏t:

K™nh TŒ, Sµi Gn vµ B’n Nghä. Li“n k“ d˘ ∏n lµ cńg vi™n HÂ Kh∏nh HÈi phÒ xanh 17,6 ha sœ lµ nï t∏i tπo n®ng l≠Óng mÁi ngµy cho c≠ d©n. `ng dÙng tri’t l˝ "luÂng sËng" trong thi’t k’ n™n 100% c®n hÈ Æ“u c„ m∆t tho∏ng, c„ th” Æ„n, næng gi„ t˘ nhi™n giÛp ti’t ki÷m n®ng l≠Óng, vµ gi∂m ÆÈ »m trong nhµ. H÷ thËng smarthome thńg minh cÒa h∑ng Schneider giÛp gia chÒ sæp x’p, Æi“u khi”n ngí nhµ vµ h÷ thËng an toµn mÈt c∏ch ti÷n lÓi nh†t. Charmington Iris mÎ ra c¨ hÈi Æ«y tri”n v‰ng khi trÎ thµnh khu hµnh ch›nh trung t©m mÎ rÈng. K’t nËi vÌi khu phË tµi ch›nh vµ toµn khńg gian c∂ng du thuy“n Sµi Gn. R†t nhi“u tuy’n Æ≠Íng tr‰ng Æi”m Æang Æ≠Óc thi cńg: Tń ß∂n, Tń Th†t Thuy’t, Nguy‘n T†t Thµnh, Kh∏nh HÈi. C«u ThÒ Thi™m 3 vµ 4, cńg vi™n K™nh TŒ sœ lµ mπch k’t nËi vµ giao th≠¨ng tuy÷t vÍi trong 3-4 n®m tÌi.

MÈt v tr› Ææc Æa trong hµnh tr◊nh ch‰n ngí nhµ, mi“n sËng ng‰t ngµo cho gia Æ◊nh sœ lµ khÎi nguÂn cÒa m‰i hπnh phÛc. "ChÛng tí ki’n tπo khu c®n hÈ cao c†p, m∆t ti“n Tń Th†t Thuy’t, QuÀn 4 - t©m Æi”m cÒa Sµi Gn mÎ rÈng Æ” dµnh t∆ng cho t†t c∂ nhñg kh∏ch hµng y™u th›ch nhñg c®n nhµ hi÷n Æπi, ngay khu downtown n®ng ÆÈng, nh≠ng v…n c„ nhi“u khńg gian t‹nh tπi giÛp th≠ th∏i tinh th«n vµ nuí d≠Ïng trŒ th¨ lÌn khń". §ng BÔi Ti’n Thæng TÊng Gi∏m ßËc TTC Land, Æ¨n v ph∏t tri”n d˘ ∏n cho bi’t. (TTC Land - ti“n th©n lµ Sacomreal vÌi 15 n®m kinh nghi÷m ph∏t tri”n b†t ÆÈng s∂n).

Th´ng tin d˘ ∏n Charmington Iris ßa chÿ: 76 T´n Th†t Thuy’t, ph≠Íng 16, quÀn 4, TP.HCM * Nhµ m…u: 253 Hoµng V®n ThÙ, ph≠Íng 2, T©n B◊nh, TP.HCM Website: http://charmingtoniris.com.vn * Hotline: 0903 69 69 77 TRAVELLIVE

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MINI INTRODUCES AN EXCLUSIVE MINI HATCH TO COMMEMORATE THE ROYAL WEDDING

n this memorable occasion, automaker MINI has released a special version based on the MINI HATCH with the roof design inspired by the American flag and the Union Jack, complete with the letters M & H for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. When the car is opened, the under door lights flash an exclusive "Just Married" text; along with a LED sign reading "MINI Loves You" at the doorstep. After the wedding day, this one-of-a-kind MINI will be handed over to the Children's HIV Association (CHIVA) for public auction. (MINI SHOWROOM PHU NHUAN *74 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City - MINI SHOWROOM LONG BIEN *01 Ngo Gia Tu, Long Bien, Hanoi *Website: www.mini.nn)

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INNAWAY - THE STORY OF A VIETNAMESE EXPLORER Innaway has started introducing the travel ambassadors and their stories: who they became and what they have done. Innaway hopes that the ambassadors' stories will help to promote culture, encourage new perspectives and inspire people. The story between Innaway Founder and the former Sales & Operation Manager of Oxalis Adventure Tours Company - Mrs Tran Thuy Hai with 4 years experience at Son Doong - she was also the one who introduced filming locations to Jordan Vogt, director of "Kong: Skull Island". With dynamic, energetic nature, Mrs Hai is carrying out her mission of promoting local tourism and wildlife destinations to the rest of the world. (INNAWAY *Website: www.innaway.co *Email: info@innaway.co)

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AMAZING SUMMER TRAVEL DEALS Lu Hanh Viet is offering attractive tour packages this summer which include Thailand tours from 4,900,000 VND, Singapore tours from 6,900,000 VND, Taiwan tours from 8,900,000 VND, Korea tours from 9,900,000 VND, Japan tours from 19,900,000 VND, and Europe tours from 35,900,000 VND. Services are guaranteed 3-4 star quality. Departures are weekly. (LU HANH VIET *Hanoi: 94 Tran Vy *Tel: 024 3763 3222 - Danang: 76 Bach Dang, Hai Chau District *Tel: 0236 6271 919 - Ho Chi Minh City: 9 Phan Ke Binh, District 1 - Tel: 028 6295 5333 - Representative offices in provinces and cities across the country *Tel: 1800 1109 *Website: www. luhanhviet.com.vn)

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K∞ NGHé 3 NGÄY 2 ß£M TÑI THI£N ß¶òNG PH@ QUˇC Nhñg t›n ÆÂ m™ dch chuy”n Æang ph©n v©n mÈt chuy’n du lch ngæn ngµy nh≠ng Æ«y tr∂i nghi÷m sí ÆÈng cho mÔa hÃ 2018 khńg n™n b· lÏ hµnh tr◊nh 3 ngµy 2 Æ™m tπi La Veranda Resort PhÛ QuËc MGallery by Sofitel vÌi hµng loπt c∏c hoπt ÆÈng kh∏m ph∏, nghÿ d≠Ïng, gi∂i tr› tπi thi™n Æ≠Íng Æ∂o ng‰c. NGÄY 1: K£T NˇI Y£U TH¶•NG TÑI LA VERANDA & KHÉM PHÉ VINPEARL SAFARI Sau khi Æ∏p xuËng s©n bay quËc t’ PhÛ QuËc, du kh∏ch Æ≠Óc chµo Æ„n Æ’n vÌi La Veranda PhÛ QuËc - c®n bi÷t th˘ sang tr‰ng b™n bÍ bi”n hoµi ni÷m v“ mÈt thÍi ßńg D≠¨ng Æ∑ xa vÌi c∂nh v≠Ín xanh m≠Ìt vµ khńg gian th¨ mÈng. Ngay sau Æ„, du kh∏ch c„ th” kh∏m ph∏ cńg vi™n ÆÈng vÀt hoang d∑ Vinpearl Safari vµ tr∂i nghi÷m ch≠¨ng tr◊nh Very Important Kid (V.I.K) Æ≠Óc La Veranda thi’t k’ ri™ng cho trŒ d≠Ìi 12 tuÊi tham gia hoπt ÆÈng ngoµi trÍi, truy t◊m kho b∏u vµ kh∏m ph∏ bi”n Æ∂o cÔng gia Æ◊nh.

NGÄY 2: TçM V≈ CHˇN AN NHI£N Dµnh ri™ng cho nhñg c∆p Æí c„ nhu c«u “T◊m V“ ChËn An Nhi™n” - “Escape to Wellness” La Veranda Æ∑ thi’t k’ n™n mÈt ch≠¨ng tr◊nh nghÿ d≠Ïng k’t hÓp ch®m s„c s¯c kh·e thńg qua c∏c nguy™n l˝ T‹nh & ßÈng trong bµi tÀp yoga hªng ngµy, bµi thi“n vµ yoga b™n b∑i bi”n. Bπn cÔng nâ kia sœ c„ th™m thÍi gian Æ” nghÿ ngï, t∏i tπo n®ng l≠Óng cho c¨ th” bªng LÌp h‰c ngh÷ thuÀt massage truy“n thËng Vi÷t Nam hay buÊi t≠ v†n t◊m lπi s˘ c©n bªng cho th«n kinh-c¨ bæp.

NGÄY 3: TÜN H¶ôNG KHUNG CÅNH LÇNG MÑN B£N VëNH THÉI LAN G„i tham quan mi‘n ph› Æ’n B∑i Sao vµ dch vÙ sˆ dÙng gh’ tπi Paradiso Beach Club giÛp du kh∏ch th≠ gi∑n tuy÷t ÆËi tπi mÈt trong 10 b∑i bi”n Æãp nh†t Vi÷t Nam dµi h¨n 7 km, c∏t træng mn nh≠ kem vµ trµn Æ«y nhñg qu«y hµng h∂i s∂n t≠ï r„i. CuËi ngµy, du kh∏ch c„ th” dÔng bã tËi l∑ng mπn vÌi ∏nh n’n b™n bÍ bi”n hay th≠Îng th¯c ly champagne lÛc hoµng hń tπi La Veranda.

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La Veranda Resort ph@ QUˇC MGallery By Sofitel Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, b∑i bi”n D≠¨ng ß´ng, PhÛ QuËc * Tel: 0297 3982 988 * Email: contact@laverandaresorts.com TRAVELLIVE

ß¤NG HÄNH CùNG S# PHÉT TRIÕN CûA NGÄNH KHÉCH SÑN TÑI VIåT NAM Trong nh˜ng n®m trÎ lπi Æ©y, th tr≠Íng du lch Vi÷t Nam Æang ph∏t tri”n ngµy cµng n„ng vÌi s˘ gia t®ng v≠Ót trÈi sË l≠Óng c∏c c¨ sÎ l≠u trÛ cao c†p tπi nh˜ng Æa Æi”m du lch nh≠ Hµ NÈi, TP. HCM, Sapa, c∏c tÿnh ven bi”n mi“n Trung... vµ nhi“u Æa Æi”m mÌi khai th∏c. Theo b∏o c∏o cÒa TÊng cÙc Du lch, ngµnh ngh“ kinh doanh kh∏ch sπn Æang chi’m lÓi th’ vµ ph∏t tri”n v≠Ót bÀc. T›nh Æ’n h’t n®m 2017, tÊng c¨ sÎ l≠u trÛ du lch trong c∂ n≠Ìc lµ 25.600 c¨ sÎ, vÌi 508.000 phng, t®ng 22% so vÌi n®m 2016. Trong Æ„, c„ 120 c¨ sÎ x’p hπng 5 sao, vÌi g«n 35.000 phng, 262 c¨ sÎ hπng 4 sao vÌi 34.000 phng. VÌi h¨n 25 n®m kinh nghi÷m tπi th tr≠Íng Vi÷t Nam, Everon nhanh ch„ng næm bæt Æ≠Óc xu th’ ph∏t tri”n cÒa

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ngµnh du lch - kh∏ch sπn, s˘ xu†t hi÷n ngµy cµng nhi“u cÒa c∏c kh∏ch sπn - khu nghÿ d≠Ïng cao c†p käo theo s˘ gia t®ng mπnh mœ nhu c«u ÆËi vÌi c∏c s∂n ph»m ch®n - ga - Æ÷m phÙc vÙ cho phng nghÿ Æ∂m b∂o ti™u chu»n quËc t’. BÈ s≠u tÀp s∂n ph»m cao c†p Hotel Collection ra ÆÍi Æ∑ nhanh ch„ng Æ∏p ¯ng nhñg ti™u chu»n khæt khe nh†t vµ Æ≠Óc Æ≠a vµo phÙc vÙ tπi nhñg kh∏ch sπn - resort hµng Æ«u. S∂n ph»m c„ thi’t k’ tinh t’ vµ Æa dπng, phÔ hÓp vÌi nhi“u phong c∏ch nÈi th†t cÒa tıng kh∏ch sπn - khu nghÿ d≠Ïng. D©y chuy“n s∂n xu†t Æπt ti™u chu»n ch©u ¢u v“ mí tr≠Íng, nguÂn nguy™n li÷u cao c†p nhÀp ngoπi, c∏c cńg Æoπn s∂n xu†t vµ thµnh ph»m Æ≠Óc gi∏m s∏t ch∆t chœ Æ∂m b∂o ch†t l≠Óng thµnh ph»m cao nh†t.

BÈ s∂n ph»m Hotel Collection cÒa Everon luń Æ∂m b∂o cho du kh∏ch tr∂i nghi÷m tuy÷t vÍi khi nghÿ ngï, th≠ gi∑n, mang lπi c∂m gi∏c tho∂i m∏i trong mÁi chuy’n Æi du lch hay cńg t∏c, qua Æ„ gi∏n ti’p mang Æ’n nhñg hi÷u ¯ng t›ch c˘c cho danh ti’ng cÒa kh∏ch sπn - khu nghÿ d≠Ïng. Everon Æang d«n khºng Ænh v th’ vµ trÎ thµnh l˘a ch‰n tËi ≠u cho c∏c kh∏ch sπn vµ khu nghÿ d≠Ïng cao c†p. B™n cπnh Æ„, Î l‹nh v˘c s∂n ph»m cho gia Æ◊nh, Everon cÚng lµ th≠¨ng hi÷u hµng Æ«u r†t Æ≠Óc c∏c gia Æ◊nh Vi÷t Nam l˘a ch‰n. VÌi nhñg nÁ l˘c cÒa m◊nh, Everon Æang hi÷n th˘c h„a s¯ m÷nh "ch®m s„c s¯c kh·e tı gi†c ngÒ" cho mÁi kh∏ch hµng dÔ h‰ Î b†t c¯ Æ©u.

n recent years, there has been a significant rise in tourism industry in Vietnam, the number of luxury properties has increased considerably, especially in famous toursim spot like Hanoi, HCMC, Sapa, coastal cities in the Middle of Vietnam... According to a report by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries with many favorable advantages. By the end of 2017, the number of tourism property is 25,600 with 508,000 rooms. Of which 120 properties are 5-star, with 35,000 rooms; 262 properties are 4-star, with 34,000 rooms. Having established and developed in Vietnam market for more than 25 years, Everon quickly caught the rising trend in the hospitality industry. The increasing number of newly opened hotels and resorts has pushed up the demand for mattress, sheet, pillow and blanket, those matchs the international standard for hotels. The Hotel Collection is a series of products specially made to meet the toughest requirement and quickly match the needs of top hotels and resorts. The designs are elegant and diverse to adapt different interior style of each hotel and resort. Production chain is Euro-certified that satisfies environmental standard. Input material is of top quality, imported from famous markets. Each production section is closely overseen to ensure the quality of finished goods. The Hotel Collection by Everon guarantees the best experience for users when staying at their beloved hotels and enjoying their holidays or business trips, this on the other hand, has a positive effect to the hotel reputation. Everon is building their market leading position with quality and trust, being one of the top choices of their hotel partners. Besides, Everon is the most favored bedding and mattress brand for household use in Vietnam. The company is putting more effort to actualise their mission "to take care of the sleep" of their customers no matter wherever they are. TRAVELLIVE

HóI AN

02/6 - 29/6

VÎ "Ä ˇ Show" Tr™n n“n nhπc di‘n t†u tr˘c ti’p tı 17 nhπc cÙ, "Ä ˇ Show" t∏i hi÷n b¯c tranh lµng qu™ y™n b◊nh vµ phË th nhÈn nhπo thńg qua ngh÷ thuÀt xi’c tre ÆÈc Æ∏o. Nhñg sinh vÀt vÌi Æi÷u bÈ hµi h≠Ìc vµ t◊nh huËng o∏i o®m nâ lµng qu™ nâ phË th sœ mang Æ’n cho ng≠Íi xem nhñg ti’ng c≠Íi h„m h◊nh vµ ˝ nh. Th∏ng 6 nµy, "Ä ˇ Show" sœ Æ’n vÌi HÈi An tπi Trung t©m bi”u di‘n Lune. Mua vä tπi: www. luneproduction.com/ao-show. (TRUNG T¢M BIÕU DIŸN LUNE HóI AN *Cńg vi™n ßÂng Hi÷p, Nguy‘n PhÛc Chu, HÈi An, Qu∂ng Nam)

TOÄN QUˇC

KhÎi chi’u ngµy 22/6

Time Trap - B…y thÍi gian

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Time Trap lµ mÈt bÈ phim khoa h‰c vi‘n t≠Îng k” v“ cuÈc phi™u l≠u cÒa mÈt nh„m th∏m hi”m v´ t◊nh b r¨i xuËng v˘c thºm. Khi Î d≠Ìi v˘c, h‰ mÌi nhÀn ra thÍi gian Î Æ©y kh∏c hºn vÌi thÍi gian b™n ngoµi. Trong khi Æang t◊m cho m◊nh Æ≠Íng tho∏t th©n, h‰ Æ∑ ph∏t hi÷n ra kh´ng chÿ c„ m◊nh h‰ Î d≠Ìi v˘c thºm nµy. Vµ cuÈc phi™u l≠u Æ«y gay c†n cÒa nh„m th∏m hi”m cÚng bæt Æ«u tı Æ©y. BÈ phim c„ s˘ tham gia cÒa Andrew Wilson, Cassidy Gifford, Brianne Howey...

TP.HCM

20/05 - 13/7

"V°N T⁄ THÜP LOÑI CH@NG SINH"

©y lµ tri”n l∑m c∏ nh©n cÒa ngh÷ s‹ Phπm Tr«n Vi÷t Nam, Æ≠Óc gi∏m tuy”n bÎi Tr«n L≠¨ng. Tri”n l∑m nµy mong muËn ph¨i bµy qu∏ tr◊nh bi’n chuy”n t©m l˝ Æ«y m©u thu…n vµ t≠ duy ngh÷ thuÀt cÒa Phπm Tr«n Vi÷t Nam tı n®m 2011 - 2017. ß≠Óc l†y c∂m h¯ng tı t∏c ph»m v®n h‰c cÔng t™n cÒa Æπi v®n hµo Nguy‘n Du (1766 - 1820), mi™u t∂ c∂nh n∑o n“ cÒa th∏ng b∂y m≠a d«m, t™n g‰i "V®n t’ ThÀp loπi ChÛng sinh" ph∂n ∂nh trπng th∏i u»n ¯c cÒa Phπm Tr«n Vi÷t Nam v“ mÈt th’ giÌi b†t c´ng mµ loµi ng≠Íi Æang quay cuÂng sËng - ch’t.

(Phim do Saigon Movies Media ph∏t hµnh tπi Vi÷t Nam)

HÄ NóI

01/6 Æ’n 9/7

Trµ ART

(TRUNG T¢M NGHå THUÜT ß¶•NG ßÑI THE FACTORY *15 Nguy‘n ¶ D‹, Th∂o ßi“n, quÀn 2, TP. HÂ Ch› Minh)

Ocean's 8 - Bom t†n mÔa hÃ 2018 MÔa hÃ nµy, h∑ng Warner Bros. Pictures sœ khu†y ÆÈng mµn ∂nh vÌi si™u ph»m b®ng Æ∂ng n˜ t≠Ìng c≠Ìp Ocean's 8. C©u chuy÷n cÒa phim l†y bËi c∂nh mÔa hÃ n®m 2018, mÈt ng≠Íi phÙ n˜ t™n Debbie Ocean Æ∑ chi™u mÈ mÈt nh„m Æ∂ n˜ tµi n®ng xinh Æãp Æ” th˘c hi÷n vÙ c≠Ìp th” k˚. MÙc ti™u lµ sÓi d©y chuy“n kim c≠¨ng tr gi∏ hµng chÙc tri÷u Æ´ tπi vÚ hÈi th≠Íng ni™n cÒa Met Gala vÌi s˘ tham gia cÒa r†t nhi“u ng´i sao lÌn cÔng h÷ thËng an ninh ch∆t chœ. VÌi nh˜ng t◊nh ti’t gay c†n vµ dµn di‘n vi™n hπng A tπi Hollywood bÈ phim sœ lµ si™u ph»m Æ≠Óc chÍ Æ„n trong th∏ng 6. (H÷ thËng CGV toµn quËc)

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TOÄN QUˇC

KhÎi chi’u ngµy 22/6

Trµ ART lµ mÈt tri”n l∑m Æa gi∏c quan v“ chÒ Æ“ trµ Shan - nh˜ng c©y trµ hoang d∑ hµng tr®m n®m tuÊi cÒa ng≠Íi d©n tÈc thi”u sË Î Hµ Giang. Trµ ART sœ nh≠ mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m du dµng Æ∏nh th¯c n®m gi∏c quan cÒa ng≠Íi th≠Îng th¯c vµ Æ≠a h‰ Æ’n th’ giÌi cÒa trµ Shan bªng nhi“u h◊nh th¯c bi”u Æπt ngh÷ thuÀt kh∏c nhau. Kh∏n gi∂ sœ c„ c¨ hÈi tham d˘ mµn tr◊nh di‘n ÆÈc Æ∏o cÒa ngh÷ s¸ mÛa Mai Anh tr™n n“n nhπc cÒa ngh÷ s¸ HÂng Quang vµ th≠Îng th¯c trµ Shan th≠Óng hπng tπi buÊi khai mπc tri”n l∑m. (SÅNH TRIÕN LÇM *L'Espace, 24 Trµng Ti“n, quÀn Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi)

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HOI AN

From June the 2nd to June the 29th

"A O Show" "A O Show" presents a portrait of the peaceful countryside and noisy city through a unique bamboo circus and live music played on 17 instruments. Creatures with hilarious antics portray situations that are half-village and half-city evoking the imagination through laughter. This June, "A O Show" comes to Hoi An at the Lune Performing Center. Booking ticket at www.luneproduction.com/ao-show. (LUNE PERFORMING CENTER HOI AN *Dong Hiep Park, Nguyen Phuc Chu St., Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam)

HANOI

From June 1st to July 9th

ART Tea

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NATIONWIDE

Release on June 22

OCEAN'S 8 - THE BLOCKBUSTER OF SUMMER 2018

his summer, Warner Bros. Pictures rocks the big screen with a smash hit about an all-female heist crew called Ocean's 8. The movie's plot, set in the summer of 2018, follows an estranged woman named Debbie Ocean as she gathers a group of strong, beautiful and talented women in order to pull off the heist of the century. Their goal is a diamond necklace worth an excess of ten million dollars at the Met Gala's annual prom. In attendance are not only superstars but tight security. Dramatic scenes stocked with first-class celebrities promise a highly anticipated masterpiece this June.

HCMC

(The nationwide CGV system)

From May 20th to July 13th

"The Oration for ten types of sentient beings" This solo exhibition by artist Pham Tran Viet Nam, curated by artist Tran Luong, brings to light the process of contradictory psychological changes and the creative mind of Pham Tran Viet Nam through the years 2011 - 2017. Inspired by the identically named literary work of the great Vietnamese writer Nguyen Du (1766 - 1820), this work portrays the mournful scene of the everlasting rain of the seventh lunar month. "An oration for the ten classes of sentient beings" expresses Pham Tran Viet Nam's resentment of the cut-throat world where human kind struggles between life and death. (THE FACTORY CONTEMPORARY ART CENTRE *15 Nguyen U Di, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City)

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ART Tea is a multi-sensorial exhibition representing Shan tea trees, the hundred-year-old tea trees planted by ethnic Ha Giang minorities. ART Tea is an invaluable experience that awakens all five of the senses and displays the world of Shan tea under various artistic forms of expression. Audiences will have the opportunity to attend the unique performance of dancer Mai Anh based on the music of artist Hong Quang while enjoying premium Shan tea at the opening of the exhibition. (L'ESPACE EXHIBITION HALL *24 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi)

NATIONWIDE

Release on June 22nd

Time Trap Time Trap is a science fiction movie following the voyage of a group of adventurers who accidentally stumble upon a mysterious cave. Stuck in the abyss, they begin to realize that time passes differently underground. Desperately seeking a way out they suddenly realize that they are not alone in the sunken depths. From this moment on the hair-raising adventure officially begins. The film features a cast that includes Andrew Wilson, Cassidy Gifford, Brianne Howey... (A film by Saigon Movies Media released in Vietnam)

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ON THE BEACH

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Dµnh cho nhñg ai cfln ng«n ngπi vÌi bikini, Æ©y æt hºn lµ mÈt l˘a ch‰n l˝ t≠Îng Æ” nµng t˘ tin dπo b≠Ìc tr™n b∑i bi”n. Thi’t k’ Æ≠Óc l†y c∂m h¯ng tı phong c∏ch Bohemian vÌi Æi”m nh†n tπi cÊ ∏o vµ thæt eo sœ lµm nÊi bÀt l™n nhñg Æ≠Íng cong quy’n rÚ cÒa ng≠Íi di÷n n„.

For anyone hesitant to sport a bikini, this is an ideal choice for boosting confidence on the beach. Inspired by Bohemian styles, this design accents on the collar and waistline highlighting the charm of its wearer. 1, SENSI STUDIO Lady Ibiza Toquilla Straw Hat (www. sensistudio.com) I 2, SEA Aurora Ruffle-trimmed Floral-print Swimsuit (www.sea-ny.com)) I 3, HAMPTON SUN SPF30 Lotion, 118ml (www. hamptonsuncare.com)

I 4, LOEFFLER RANDALL Cruise Pompom-embellished Leathertrimmed Straw Tote (www. loefflerrandall.com) I 5, BEAUFILLE Spiral 10-karat Gold Earrings (www.beaufille.com) I 6, CHLOä Carlina Round-frame Gold-tone Sunglasses (www.chloe.com)

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SOUL SURFER MÈt s˘ k’t hÓp Æ¨n gi∂n vµ nhi“u mµu sæc cho nh˜ng chµng trai y™u th›ch th” thao tr™n bi”n. K˙ nghÿ nµy, h∑y ha vµo cÔng vÌi bi”n, th∂ hÂn vµ l≠Ìt m◊nh tr™n nh˜ng con s„ng. A simple and colorful combination for men who love sea sports. This holiday, immerse yourself in the sea, be free and ride the waves.

1, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patchwork Printed Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt (www.alexandermcqueen.com) I 2, ISLE Groveler Carbon Innegra Coral-surfboard (www. islesurfandsup.com) I 3, MONCLER Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses (www.moncler.com/gb/us) I 4, SUUNTO Spartan Ultra Titanium GPS Watch (www.suunto. com) I 5, BILLABONG 73 OG Stripe Boardshorts (www.us.billabong.com) I 6, BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Cotton-Canvas Flip Flops (www.brunellocucinelli.com)

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ßI TçM THòI GIAN ßÇ MƒT

LOCATION: LA VERANDA RESORT PH@ QUˇC MGALLERY BY SOFITEL Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Beach, Phu Quoc Island PHOTOGRAPHER: Duy Nam MODEL: Ha Kino - LIGHTING: Thanh Duong STYLIST & MUA: Ngoc Mai - CREATIVE PRODUCER: Kincoi FASHION: Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, JennyKtran, Per Spook, Sacra ACCESSORIES: Linda Farrow, Chanel, Salvatore, Ferragamo, Pinky&Dianne

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Indochine mÁi khi Æ≠Óc nhæc tÌi lπi khi’n ng≠Íi ta d‘ dµng m¨ v“ mÈt phong c∏ch ngh÷ thuÀt mang t›nh bi”u t≠Óng cho vŒ Æãp qu˝ ph∏i vµ lch l∑m, phong l≠u vµ cao nh∑. G«n mÈt th’ k˚ Æ∑ trí qua k” tı nhñg ngµy vµng son †y nh≠ng phong c∏ch Indochine v…n lµ c∂m h¯ng s∏ng tπo cÒa thÍi Æπi mÌi, giµnh h’t nhñg lÍi ca ngÓi vµ ng≠Ïng mÈ. Chuy™n mÙc ThÍi trang th∏ng 6 cÒa Travellive th˘c hi÷n tπi La Veranda Resort PhÛ QuËc cÚng Æ≠Óc khï nguÂn tı Æ„.

Everytime Indochine is mentioned, brings to mind dreams of the symbolic art of elegant beauty, to class and refined charm. Nearly a century has passed since those golden days, yet, the Indochine style continues to inspire a new era of designers, winning the praise and admiration of many. Travellive's June Fashion, realized at La Veranda Resort in Phu Quoc, also got inspired by this period.

LA VERANDA RESORT PH@ QUˇC MGALLERY BY SOFITEL Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Beach, Phu Quoc Island

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Trong nhñg bÈ trang phÙc cÊ Æi”n nh≠ v∏y midi bÂng b“nh, v∏y chi’t eo gÓi c∂m, qu«n Ëng rÈng l≠ng cao, mÚ vµnh rÈng duy™n d∏ng... k’t hÓp vÌi m∏i t„c ngæn uËn ch∂i c«u k˙, mí Æ· thæm vµ ∏nh mæt m™ ho∆c, vŒ Æãp cÒa ng≠Íi phÙ n˜ khi’n nhñg tr∏i tim c¯ng ræn nh†t cÚng ph∂i Ææm ch◊m. VŒ Æãp Æ„ cµng th™m hoµn h∂o trong khńg gian La Veranda Resort PhÛ QuËc, nï v…n b∂o tÂn vãn nguy™n vŒ Æãp sang tr‰ng cÒa phong c∏ch ki’n trÛc Indochine vÌi nhñg Æ∆c tr≠ng nh≠ m∏i ng„i, câ cao rÈng, c∏nh câ chÌp gÁ, t≠Íng mµu vµng kem nhπt, sˆ dÙng ∏nh s∏ng vµng... k’t hÓp cÔng nÈi th†t gÁ theo ki”u truy“n thËng Vi÷t Nam. V≠Ín c©y nhi÷t ÆÌi chπy d‰c nhñg lËi Æi quanh co l∏t gπch Æ·, Æ≠Óc ch®m s„c tÿ mÿ tπo n™n khńg gian xanh m∏t Æ’n ngÏ ngµng, lµ Æi”m Æ’n l˝ t≠Îng cho nhñg du kh∏ch y™u th›ch khńg gian y™n b◊nh, lËi sËng th≠Óng l≠u vµ vŒ Æãp hoµi cÊ.

IN CLASSIC outfits such as midi, sexy waistcoat dresses, high waist pants, wide brimmed hats ... combined gracefully with well brushed short style hair, red lips and enchanting eyes; the beauty that melted our hearts. La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc highlights this beauty, perservesing the authentic aesthetic of the Indochine style of architecture with features such as tile roofs, wide doors, wood shutters, simple yellowish white walls under yellow lights... combined with traditional wooden Vietnamese style furniture. The tropical gardens along the cobbled green sloping corridors are meticulously designed to create a wonderfully green space that is ideal for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, upper-class lifestyle and nostalgic beauty. La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery by Sofitel is truly a good place for a luxurious summer holiday in a boutique setting.

LA VERANDA RESORT PH@ QUˇC MGALLERY BY SOFITEL Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Beach, Phu Quoc Island

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THE 6 MOST STUNNING ISLAND

Text: Bao Khuyen

THE 6 IMPRESSIVE ISLAND RESORTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA 6 resort tr™n Æ∂o vÌi nhñg phong c∏ch ki’n trÛc Æ∆c bi÷t Æ” du kh∏ch tÀn h≠Îng Æ≠Óc h’t ti÷n nghi cÒa c∏c khu nghÿ d≠Ïng vµ ha m◊nh cÔng thi™n nhi™n tr‰n vãn trong k˙ nghÿ. Bπn h∑y cÔng Travellive tr∂i nghi÷m nhñg c∂m gi∏c tuy÷t vÍi khi Î nhñg resort nµy! Enjoy 6 island resorts with distinctive architectural features, essential amenities and get back to nature during a once-ina-life-time holiday. Let Travellive guide you through these unforgettable resort experiences!

Cover photo: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay

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RESORTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

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The Naka Phuket - ThÉi Lan The Naka Island lµ khu nghÿ d≠Ïng sang tr‰ng, Æºng c†p »n m◊nh giã thung lÚng cÊ ph›a t©y Phuket, Kamala vµ Patong. Resort c„ 67 bi÷t th˘ nªm d‰c bÍ bi”n, c∏c bi÷t th˘ cfln Æ≠Óc trang bfi k›nh c≠Íng l˘c trong suËt. NhÍ thi’t k’ ÆÈc Æ∏o nµy mµ bπn c„ th” ngæm nh◊n toµn bÈ khung c∂nh tı b™n trong c®n phflng cÒa m◊nh. Tı Æ©y bπn c„ th” ngæm nh◊n trÍi Æ™m huy“n ∂o hay thÀm ch› lµ Æ„n nhñg tia næng Æ«u ti™n trong ngµy mµ chºng c«n di chuy”n. ß∆c bi÷t, khu resort cÚng mang Æ’n cho bπn mÈt c∂m gi∏c th≠ th∏i, ri™ng t≠ vµ tho∏ng Æ∑ng. ß’n vÌi resort Naka Phuket bπn sœ cfln Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m nhñg dfich vÙ 5 sao tπi spa, phflng xńg hï, qu«y bar, phflng gym vµ tham quan phflng tr≠ng bµy tranh. B™n cπnh Æ„, bπn c„ th” th≠Îng th¯c »m th˘c Th∏i vµ quËc t’ tπi nhµ hµng The Wiwa, nï chÿ c∏ch bi”n vµi b≠Ìc ch©n. The Naka island is a high-class luxury resort nestled in the middle of the ancient western valleys of Phuket, Kamala and Patong. The resort has 67 villas along the coast, each equipped with tempered glass walls. Thanks to this creative design, you won't miss the view, even from your room. From here, you can enjoy the magical night sky and welcome the very first rays of sunlight without having to change your location. This resort is the embodiment of peace and tranquility. Naka Phuket offers 5-star services at their spa, sauna, bar, gym and photo gallery. Enjoy both traditional Thai dishes as well as international cuisine at The Wiwa Restaurant, a stones throw from the sea. The Naka Phuket * 1/18, 1/20 Moo 6, Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket, Thailand * Tel: +66 76 337 999 * Website: www.thenakaphuket.com/

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The Datai Langkawi - Malaysia N’u c„ c¨ hÈi ghä th®m Æ∂o ßπi Bµng Langkawi, bπn Æıng qu™n dıng ch©n tπi The Datai. Khu resort lí cuËn du kh∏ch bÎi khńg gian thanh b◊nh, t∏ch bi÷t vÌi Æ´ thfi nhÈn nhfip. VÌi 124 phflng cÔng 14 bi÷t th˘ nghÿ d≠Ïng, resort giËng nh≠ mÈt khu rıng b› mÀt nªm l‰t th·m giã rıng m≠a nhi÷t ÆÌi vµ b∑i bi”n Andaman xinh Æãp. Tı khu nghÿ d≠Ïng bπn c„ th” nh◊n ra b∑i bi”n trong xanh vµ Ææm ch◊m trong khu rıng m∏t r≠Ói. Ngoµi ra, The Datai nÊi bÀt vÌi ki’n trÛc g«n gÚi thi™n nhi™n Æ≠Óc x©y d˘ng theo ki”u nhµ m∏i chfli mÈc mπc Æi kÃm vÌi thi’t k’ trang nh∑. N’u bπn y™u th›ch thi™n nhi™n vµ muËn t◊m hi”u ÆÍi sËng hoang d∑ cÒa Æπi bµng, chim m· sıng, khÿ, th◊ Æ©y lµ c¨ hÈi cho bπn. If you have the chance to visit Langkawi Eagle island, do not forget to stop by the Datai. The serene landscape is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With 124 rooms and 14 villas, this resort is a secret garden amongst the tropical rainforest and the beautiful Andaman Beach. Feel free to relax on the pearly beach or cool down in the tranquil forest. In addition, the Datai boasts a natural architecture built in the style of a rustic chalet, enhancing its elegant design. Explore nature and the abundant wildlife of eagles, hornbills and monkeys, during this marvelous opportunity. The Datai Langkawi * Jln Teluk Datai, 7000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia * Tel: +60 4-950 0500 * Website: www.thedatai.com/ TRAVELLIVE

Pearl Farm Beach Resort -

Philippines

Lµ khu nghÿ d≠Ïng 5 sao duy nh†t thuÈc vÔng Mindanao, Pearl Farm Beach Resort nªm tr™n Æ∂o Samal vµ Æ∂o Malipano, cung c†p chÁ Î ch†t l≠Óng v≠Ót trÈi vµ dfich vÙ hoµn h∂o. VÌi thi’t k’ tÀn dÙng Æ≠Íng cong cÒa bÍ bi”n pha trÈn vÌi khung c∂nh thi™n nhi™n, sˆ dÙng c∏c vÀt li÷u b∂n Æfia c„ tńg mµu Æ†t, khu nghÿ Æ∑ tπo n™n mÈt khńg gian sËng sang tr‰ng, g«n gÚi thi™n nhi™n, mang ÆÀm Æ∆c tr≠ng v®n ho∏ truy“n thËng cÒa c∏c bÈ tÈc Samal. B™n cπnh vi÷c tÀn h≠Îng c∂m gi∏c c„ b∑i bi”n ri™ng, nhñg bungalow mÈc mπc vµ quy’n rÚ nªm d‰c theo bÍ bi”n, nhñg phflng Î h≠Ìng nÛi sœ cho du kh∏ch c∂m gi∏c v“ cuÈc sËng ch≠a bao giÍ y™n b◊nh Æ’n th’. N’u ch‰n mÈt trong 6 bi÷t th˘ tr™n Æ∂o nh· Malipano, bπn sœ Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m cuÈc sËng xa hoa Æ›ch th˘c vÌi bi÷t th˘ thi’t k’ ÆÈc Æ∏o vµ dfich vÙ qu∂n gia ÆÈc quy“n. ß’n Pearl Farm Beach Resort, bπn cfln c„ c¨ hÈi thˆ s¯c vÌi nhi“u thÛ vui mπo hi”m nh≠ l∆n bi”n Æ” ngæm khu v≠Ín san h´ tuy÷t Æãp ho∆c t◊m hi”u th’ giÌi cÒa loµi trai ng‰c khÊng lÂ, l∏i thuy“n chuËi, chÃo thuy“n kayak... Nhñg du kh∏ch y™u th›ch s˘ l∑ng mπn c„ th” Æ„n tia næng Æ«u ti™n trong ngµy hay ngæm ∏nh m∆t trÍi rÌt d«n xuËng m∆t bi”n ngay tπi hi™n nhµ, th≠Îng th¯c bã tr≠a d∑ ngoπi ho∆c bã tËi d≠Ìi ∏nh n’n Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ b™n b∑i bi”n...

Considered the only 5-star resort in Mindanao, Pearl Farm Beach Resort is located on both Samal and Malipano islands, offering quality accommodations and impeccable services. Designed to follow the curve of the coast, this resort mimics the natural scenery by incorporating a traditional aesthetic through locally sourced materials. Highlighting the traditional culture of the Samal tribes, this resort takes great care to craft a close living space that finds itself intune with nature. In addition to private beaches, charming rustic bungalows on both the coastline and mountainside will provide an exquisite peaceful experience. If you choose one of the six villas on Malipano island, you will experience an authentic life of luxury that includes unique designer villas and exclusive butler services. Pearl Farm Beach Resort has even more to offer for those seeking adventure. Partake in exciting activities such as scuba diving the coral reefs, discovering the world of giant oysters, banana boating, kayaking and more. Romantic visitors can catch the first light of the morning from the veranda, enjoy a picnic lunch or savor a candlelit dinner near the shore. Pearl Farm Beach Resort * Bo. Adecor, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal, 8119, Philippines * Tel: +63 82 234 1234 * Website: www.pearlfarmresort.com

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Song Saa Private Island CAMPUCHIA

Khu resort Song Saa Private Island t‰a lπc tr™n hai hfln Æ∂o Koh Ouen vµ Kong Bong, thuÈc qu«n Æ∂o Koh Rong, Campuchia. Song Saa lµ khu nghÿ m∏t sang tr‰ng gÂm 27 ngí bi÷t th˘ vÌi hÂ bï ri™ng Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ theo lËi ki’n trÛc Æfia ph≠¨ng. ß’n vÌi Song Saa bπn sœ c„ hai s˘ l˘a ch‰n, mÈt lµ Î bi÷t th˘ nÊi tr™n m∆t n≠Ìc, hai lµ Î bi÷t th˘ nªm g‰n trong rıng. ß∆c tr≠ng trong thi’t k’ cÒa Song Saa lµ hfla vÌi thi™n nhi™n, h«u h’t gi≠Íng ngÒ vµ bÂn tæm cÒa bi÷t th˘ Æ“u h≠Ìng ra bi”n. VÀt li÷u ch›nh cÒa c∂ khu bi÷t th˘ lµ gÁ vµ l∏ c©y kh´. Song Saa khńg sˆ dÙng qu∏ nhi“u tone mµu trong thi’t k’, mµu sæc chÒ Æπo cÒa khu resort lµ træng, n©u vµ x∏m. MÈt Æi“u thÛ vfi lµ "Song Saa" theo ti’ng Khmer c„ ngh‹a lµ "nhñg ng≠Íi y™u nhau". Qu∂ thÀt, Æ©y ch›nh lµ nï Æ” y™u nhau, Æ” sËng y™n b◊nh vÌi thi™n nhi™n t≠ï Æãp. The Song Saa Private Island Resort is located on Koh Ouen and Kong Bong, in Koh Rong island, Cambodia. Song Saa, a deluxe resort in the style of the local architecture, includes 27 villas with private swimming pools. Song Saa has a distinct choice of villas offering both floating or woodland villas. Song Saa is designed to blend nature and luxury; the entire villa is primarily constructed of wood and dry leaves with most of the beds and baths looking out over the sea. Song Saa has a simple color palette consisting of white, brown and gray. Interestingly enough, "Song Saa" actually means "lovers" in the Khmer language. This place is a testament to love and to a peaceful coexistence with the natural world. song saa pRivaTe islanD * Koh Ouen Island, Koh Rong, Cambodia * Tel: 1-866-599-6674 * Website: www.songsaa.com/

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Salinda Resort PhÛ QuËc - Viet Nam

SËng trong nhñg Æ´ thfi lÌn lµ mÈt cuÈc chπy Æua khńg ngıng nghÿ. Sœ c„ lÛc ta muËn dıng lπi, nghÿ ngï, Æi thÀt xa Æ” t◊m mÈt chÛt b◊nh y™n, nπp th™m n®ng l≠Óng tinh khí cÒa thi™n nhi™n Æ” rÂi trÎ v“ vÌi mÈt s¯c sËng c®ng trµn. Nªm »n m◊nh b™n bÍ bi”n Æãp cÒa Æ∂o ng‰c PhÛ QuËc, c∏ch thfi tr†n D≠¨ng ßńg ch≠a Æ«y 10 phÛt l∏i xe, Salinda lµ mÈt khu nghÿ d≠Ïng mang phong c∏ch boutique †m cÛng vµ sang tr‰ng, lµ chËn n∏u m◊nh l˝ t≠Îng cho nhñg ai Æang c«n s˘ thanh khi’t cÒa thi™n nhi™n. ß’n vÌi khu v≠Ín dfiu dµng nµy, tı b≠Ìc ch©n Æ«u ti™n chπm vµo c∏nh cÊng luń Æ” ng·, qua nhñg lËi nh· ng∏t h≠¨ng hoa Æ’n tÀn bÍ bi”n hi“n hfla, lµ mÈt hµnh tr◊nh ™m nh≠ d∂i lÙa k’t bÎi nhñg sÓi t¨ xanh cÒa c· c©y, bi”n trÍi. Nï Æ©y, thfi gi∏c Æ≠Óc lay ÆÈng khi bπn h≠Ìng ∏nh nh◊n tÌi bi”n xanh mµu ng‰c b›ch vµ læng nghe ti’ng gi„ bi”n r◊ rµo qua kœ l∏. C∂m gi∏c Æ„ Æ≠Óc gi˜ nguy™n vãn khi bπn bæt g∆p tıng chi ti’t tinh t’ trong c∏ch bµi tr› vµ thi’t k’, tπo n™n nät hµi hfla trong khńg gian, ki’n trÛc, giã däcor vµ nhñg ti÷n nghi cao c†p vÌi s˘ b◊nh dfi cÒa thi™n nhi™n bi”n trÍi. Salinda khńg chÿ Æ¨n thu«n lµ mÈt c∏i t™n, mÈt chËn dıng ch©n cÒa kh∏ch vi‘n ph≠¨ng mµ cfln lµ Æi”m Æ’n tuy÷t vÍi vÌi nhñg ai y™u th›ch phong c∏ch boutique Æ∆c bi÷t. T†t c∂ lµ nhñg m∂nh ghäp chÿn chu Æ” tπo n™n mÈt Salinda duy™n d∏ng, †m ∏p vµ v´ cÔng g«n gÚi. HÃ nµy, tπi Salinda c„ ch≠¨ng tr◊nh ≠u Æ∑i gi∂m tÌi 40%. H∑y tÌi Æ” c∂m nhÀn s˘ th≠ th∏i cÒa thi™n nhi™n, nπp th™m nhñg n®ng l≠Óng mÌi Æ” th†y cuÈc sËng nµy t≠ï Æãp bi’t bao nhi™u!

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Salinda Resort, PhU QUOc Island * Cua Lap, Duong Tu, Phu Quoc, Vietnam * Hotline: 028 3929 3097 * Email: sales@salindaresort.com * Website: www.salindaresort.com

Salinda Resort, Phu Quoc Island - Viet Nam Living in a large city is a constant race. There are moments in our lives where we want to pause, to rest, to escape from this urban chaos and find our inner peace. We seek to reconnect with nature and come back rejuvenated. Tucked away on the pristine coast of Phu Quoc Pearl island, is the cozy Salinda Resort. This luxury boutique resort, only a 10 minute drive from Duong Dong, is an ideal hideaway for those looking to escape to nature. Crossing the threshold into this paradise is like being wrapped in a green silken shawl. The beauty of nature overwhelms the senses. From the light ocean breeze of the sapphire ocean to lush tropical gardens, the call of nature whispers from every inch of space. A tantalizing calmness fills the body when surrounded by this elegant balance of architecture and green surroundings. Each detail is meticulously designed to harmoniously blend the exquisite amenities of a luxury resort with the natural wonders of the island. Salinda is not merely a name, or a destination; it is a marvelous retreat for anyone who seeks a memorable boutique experience. Every inch of this resort is made with a purpose, creating an extremely charming and intimate Salinda experience. This summer, Salinda offers an exclusive deal with up to 40% off on room rates. Return to nature and find your serenity; relax and enjoy the beauty of the natural world in comfort! TRAVELLIVE

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay - Viet Nam Khu nghÿ d≠Ïng 5 sao quËc t’ Æ«u ti™n cÒa PhÛ QuËc t‰a lπc tπi B∑i Kem (B∑i Khem), mÈt trong nhñg b∑i bi”n Æãp nh†t PhÛ QuËc vÌi bÍ c∏t træng mfin hfla cÔng lµn n≠Ìc xanh trong tπo n™n vŒ Æãp nguy™n s¨ Æ«y quy’n rÚ cho hfln Æ∂o ng‰c b›ch nµy. Hfla l…n vµo nät Æãp thi™n nhi™n lµ ki’n trÛc k˙ v‹ Æ≠Óc m÷nh danh lµ ki÷t t∏c cÒa ńg hoµng resort Bill Bensley, resort Æ≠Óc khäo läo lÂng ghäp mÈt c©u chuy÷n gi∂ t≠Îng v“ tr≠Íng Æπi h‰c Lamarck huy“n thoπi h≠ h≠ th˘c th˘c. Theo truy“n thuy’t, ngí tr≠Íng Æ≠Óc x©y d˘ng vµo nhñg n®m Æ«u cÒa th’ k˚ 20 vÌi h¨n 19 ph©n khoa kh∏c nhau vµ ngµy nay nhñg ph©n khoa nµy Æ∑ Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ mÈt c∏ch khäo läo trÎ thµnh c∏c tfla nhµ, phflng kh∏ch, villas, nhµ hµng, spa cÒa khu nghÿ d≠Ïng. Con Æ≠Íng phË cÊ Rue de Lamarck ngµy nay trÎ thµnh khu chÓ Æ™m Lamarck Night Market vµo mÁi tËi th¯ s∏u hµng tu«n thu hÛt du kh∏ch nghÿ d≠Ïng tπi resort cÚng nh≠ kh∏ch tham quan th›ch thÛ tham gia.

ß’n vÌi resort trong mÔa hÃ nµy, c∏c gia Æ◊nh cfln c„ th” th·a s¯c tham gia c∏c hoπt ÆÈng d∑ ngoπi Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ ri™ng dµnh cho trŒ em vµ ng≠Íi lÌn. TrŒ em d≠Ìi 12 tuÊi khi Æi ®n cÔng ng≠Íi lÌn sœ Æ≠Óc tÀn h≠Îng c∏c bã ®n mi‘n ph› tπi nhµ hµng. Ngoµi ra, c∏c em cfln Æ≠Óc dfip trÎ thµnh nhñg nhµ kh∏m ph∏ "nh›" Æ” tham gia nhi“u hoπt ÆÈng d∑ ngoπi nh≠: lÌp kh∏m ph∏ B∑i Khem vÌi ki’n th¯c v“ th’ giÌi sinh vÀt bi”n, c∏c bµi tÀp Yoga, vÚ Æi÷u Zumba, hay Æi÷u mÛa TrËng C¨m; c∏c lÌp ngh÷ thuÀt: lµm ÆÂ gËm, vœ tranh, t´ t≠Óng, trang tr› ∏o thun, x’p gi†y origami hay trang tr› cupcake; nhñg ch≠¨ng tr◊nh gi∂i tr› nh≠ phim ∂nh, ∂o thuÀt, x’p bong b„ng hay nhñg bµi h‰c v“ ngń ng˜ thÛ vfi Æang chÍ ÆÓi c∏c em tham gia, kh∏m ph∏. BË mã sœ th≠ gi∑n vÌi spa tπi Chanterelle - Spa by JW, hay th∂ m◊nh d≠Ìi lµn n≠Ìc trong xanh cÒa B∑i Khem hay c∏c hÂ bï tuy÷t Æãp cÒa khu nghÿ; hay th≠Îng th¯c mÈt bã tËi thfinh soπn, l∑ng mπn tπi mÈt trong nhñg nhµ hµng cao c†p nh†t Æ∂o. Trong mÔa hÃ n®m nay, resort mang Æ’n g„i ≠u Æ∑i Æ∆c bi÷t chÿ tı 6.200.000 ÆÂng ++/phflng/Æ™m dµnh cho 2 ng≠Íi lÌn vµ 2 trŒ em d≠Ìi 12 tuÊi bao gÂm mi‘n ph› ®n s∏ng, mi‘n ph› Æ≠a Æ„n s©n bay. Gi∏ phflng cfln bao gÂm gi∂m gi∏ vä c∏p treo Hfln Th¨m cho c∂ gia Æ◊nh cÔng vÌi th˘c Æ¨n c∏c bã ®n mi‘n ph› cho trŒ em tπi nhµ hµng Tempus Fugit cÒa resort. Ch≠¨ng tr◊nh ∏p dÙng tı nay Æ’n h’t 30/9/2018 vÌi Æi“u ki÷n vµ Æi“u kho∂n ∏p dÙng.

Jw Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay - Viet Nam Phu Quoc's first international 5-star resort is located at Bai Kem (Bai Khem), one of the most magnificent beaches on the island, adorned with powder-like white sand along crystal blue waters, creating the charming pristine beauty for this turquoise island. The natural world coincides with the elegant architectural masterpiece of awardwinning interior designer Bill Bensley. This resort is ingeniously embedded with a fictional story of the fantastical legendary Lamarck University. According to legend, the school was built in the early years of 20th century with over 19 different departments. Recently, these facilities have been converted into skillfully designed buildings, living rooms, villas, restaurants, and spas of the resort. The ancient Rue de Lamarck has become the Lamarck Night Market, attracting both the visitors of the resort and other sightseers every Friday night. Visiting the resort this summer, families are encouraged to partake in the interesting out-of-doors activities for both children and adults. Children under the age of 12, accompanied by an adult, can eat for free at the resort's Tempus Fugit restaurant. Children have the opportunity to become explorers in many outdoor discovery classes such as: an information session about Bai Khem with general knowledge of the marine world, Yoga exercises, Zumba, and Trong Com dance. Art classes such as pottery, drawing, painting statues, designing T-shirts, making Origami and decorating cupcakes, are also available. The resort features other forms of entertainment such as movies, magic, balloon arranging, and interesting language lessons. All are waiting for them to discover. Parents can relax with spa services at Chanterelle - Spa by JW, or unwind in the clear blue water of Bai Khem or in the superb swimming pools of the resort. For those looking for something a little more romantic, try dining at one of the region's most fashionable restaurants. Framed with picturesque views and replete with warm and intuitive service, a stay in paradise has never been closer. "Family Summer in Paradise" at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay from VND 6,200,00 ++ per night for 2 adults and 2 children aged under 12, kids eat free (aged under 12, accompanied by an adult), complimentary kids'programs and Phu Quoc Cable Car discount. This special package starting from now till 30th September 2018. Conditions and terms apply. JW Marriott PhU QuOc Emerald bay * Bai Khem, An Thoi, Phu Quoc, Vietnam * Hotline: 0297 377 9999 * Website: jwmarriottphuqucresort.com TRAVELLIVE

Bµi: Du Giang Ånh: Tonkin

discovery

Tí Æ∑ tıng nghe v“ mÈt khËi Æ∏ khÊng lÂ giã bi”n khï, vµ hªng mong tÌi Æ„. Hn H∂i, hay cn g‰i lµ Hn Hµi (t™n quËc t’ g‰i lµ Poulo Sapate) giËng nh≠ mÈt khËi Æ∏ khÊng lÂ c∏ch huy÷n Æ∂o PhÛ Qu˝ cÒa tÿnh B◊nh ThuÀn t«m 60 km h≠Ìng v“ ph›a Æńg, c∏ch Phan Thi’t 180 km nh≠ thˆ th∏ch tí, ngay c∂ trong gi†c m¨.

Hn H∂i hi÷n ra tıng h◊nh t≠Óng kh∏c nhau theo tıng g„c nh◊n.

KHˇI ßÉ KH‡NG L¤ GI~A BIÕN KH•I ... RÂi Æ’n lÛc nh◊n th†y b¯c ∂nh nh≠ con c∏ voi v…y Æuí giã Æπi d≠¨ng xanh ngæt. Ni“m ≠Ìc ao cµng thí thÛc h¨n: m◊nh sœ Æ∆t ch©n Æ’n hfln Æ∂o nµy, hoµn thµnh mÙc ti™u Æ’n vÌi tıng mËc Æ∏nh d†u l∑nh h∂i Æ” sau nµy cfln c„ c©u chuy÷n k” cho con ch∏u m◊nh v“ chÒ quy“n bi”n Æ∂o quËc gia. ßıng c≠Íi cho rªng suy ngh‹ cÒa tí to t∏t, tí Æ∑ qua tuÊi bÂng bÈt c¯ v∏c balo l™n lµ Æi... Nhñg chuy’n Æi cÒa tí b©y giÍ Æi s©u vµo c∂m xÛc, vµo tr∂i nghi÷m, lµ "sËng nh≠ ch≠a tıng Æ≠Óc sËng, h∏t l™n nh≠ ch≠a tıng Æ≠Óc h∏t... bao nhi™u s„ng gi„ cÚng kh„ ng®n ta nÎ nÙ c≠Íi" (Bµi ca TuÊi trŒ). BÎi vÀy, m‰i chuy’n Æi Æ“u c„ ˝ ngh‹a vµ c©u chuy÷n cÒa n„, vµ k˙ lπ thay, trong hai n®m, tí Æ∑ hai l«n Æ≠Óc Æ∆t ch©n tÌi Hfln H∂i. Th∏ng 10 n®m t≠Ìc, bi’t tin team Æi tr∂i nghi÷m cÒa m◊nh l™n k’ hoπch Æ’n Hfln H∂i, tí Æ∑ quy’t Æfinh trong t›ch tæc, chπy ra s©n bay Æ„n ÆÂng ÆÈi tı Hµ NÈi bay vµo rÂi cÔng nhau tham gia vµo mÈt hµnh tr◊nh kh›t rfit, Æ’n nÁi n’u c„ b†t k˙ s˘ chÀm tr‘ nµo tı m∏y bay, ´ t´, tµu cao tËc, tµu c∏... th◊ m‰i th¯ t›nh to∏n cÒa m◊nh sœ tan thµnh m©y kh„i. R†t may trÍi y™n b” l∆ng vµ m‰i th¯ trí qua nh≠ mÈt gi†c m¨. Cho Æ’n lÛc nh◊n th†y trong ∏nh

Nhæc tÌi h∂i Æ®ng Hfln H∂i, ai cÚng ph∂i læc Æ«u v◊ s˘ c´ Æ¨n giã muń trÔng bi”n khï.

cÒa tfla nhµ rÂi käo dµi l™n b“ m∆t Æ∂o bªng 380 bÀc thang. Tı mi÷ng h«m Æ’n b“ m∆t Æ∂o c„ mÈt h÷ thËng 240 bÀc thang Æ≠Óc ÆÊ b™ tńg ki™n cË nËi l™n tÀn ch©n h∂i Æ®ng Hfln H∂i.

b◊nh minh mÈt khËi Æ∏ sıng sñg hi™n ngang giã bi”n trÍi bao la, Æem Æ’n mÈt c∂m gi∏c cho∏ng ngÓp vµ xÛc ÆÈng khńg thËt nÊi l™n lÍi. V≠Ót qua m‰i s˘ t≠Îng t≠Óng, n„ khńg chÿ lµ mÈt khËi Æ∏. Hfln H∂i hi÷n ra tıng h◊nh t≠Óng kh∏c nhau theo tıng g„c nh◊n, khi nh≠ b¯c t≠Íng thµnh, khi lµ chÛ c∏ voi, khi lµ s≠ tˆ bi”n, khi lπi nh≠ chÛ chim ÆÀu Æ¯ng y™n b◊nh.

H¡M XUY£N N@I TR£N BIÕN ß§NG MÔa bi”n ÆÈng, tµu khńg th” cÀp vµo c«u tµu n™n chÛng tí ti’p cÀn vµ l™n Æ∂o bªng m∆t sau vµ chui vµo mÈt mi÷ng h«m nh≠ tÊ tfl vfl c∏ch m∆t bi”n kho∂ng 30 m. C©u chuy÷n k” khńg ÆÒ h†p d…n bªng nhñg g◊ chÛng tí th†y tÀn mæt Î Æ©y. MÈt trong nhñg cńg tr◊nh Æ∆c bi÷t lµ h÷ thËng Æ≠Íng h«m dµi 170 m vÌi 4 câ thńg l™n m∆t Æ∂o. H«m Æ≠Óc gia cË bªng b™ tńg cËt thäp chËng Æ∏ rï, d≠ ch†n. Câ h«m nªm Î m∆t sau

Ng‰n h∂i Æ®ng Hfln H∂i ÆÈc lÀp giÛp tµu thuy“n hoπt ÆÈng ngoµi khï tÿnh B◊nh ThuÀn Æfinh h≠Ìng vµ x∏c Æfinh vfi tr› cÒa m◊nh. T«m nhÀn di÷n Æfia l˝ ban ngµy lµ 26,5 h∂i l˝, t«m chi’u s∏ng ban Æ™m lµ 24,5 h∂i l˝. Ngay c∂ nhñg ng≠Íi Æ∑ nhi“u n®m gæn b„ vÌi ÆÃn bi”n vµ am hi”u c∏c vÔng bi”n Vi÷t Nam, khi nhæc tÌi h∂i Æ®ng Hfln H∂i ai cÚng ph∂i læc Æ«u v◊ s˘ c´ Æ¨n giã muń trÔng bi”n khï. Nhñg c∏n bÈ nh©n vi™n tr™n Æ∂o lµ nhñg ng≠Íi hÔng th«m l∆ng canh gi˜ ng‰n h∂i Æ®ng. Ban ngµy h‰ ph∂i leo l™n h∂i Æ®ng Æ” ki”m tra, tËi Æ’n ngÒ tπi ch©n ng‰n ÆÃn Æ” Æ∂m b∂o ÆÃn luń chi’u s∏ng. DÔ m≠a gi„ b∑o bÔng, cńg vi÷c Æ“u ph∂i hoµn thµnh tËt. BËn th∏ng trÍi chÿ quanh qu»n m†y anh em, bfi c´ lÀp hoµn toµn giã trÔng khï. Nhñg c©u chuy÷n k” v“ Æ∂o trµn Æ«y xÛc ÆÈng. BÎi vÀy thÍi gian ngæn ngÒi ngÂi b™n nhau c†t l™n lÍi ca Æ«y l≠u luy’n lµ kho∂nh khæc thÀt Æ∏ng qu˝ tr‰ng trong ÆÍi. Chia tay ng≠Íi tr™n bÍ, ng≠Íi xuËng tµu v…y tay bÔi ngÔi tπm bi÷t. Hãn sÌm g∆p lπi nhä!

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Con ng≠Íi n™n nhÌ b«y chim mÌi lµ chÒ nh©n cÒa hﬂn Æ∂o. H∑y Æi nhã, n„i khœ... Æıng lµm phi“n Æ’n lÚ chim sinh s∂n vµ y™u Æ≠¨ng.

T§I ßÇ GÖP HÄNG NGÄN CON CHIM BIÕN Bao ÆÍi nay, ng≠ d©n CÔ lao Thu (t™n g‰i kh∏c cÒa ß∂o PhÛ Qu˝) Æ∑ bi’t r‚ Hfln H∂i hoµn toµn kh´ cªn, khńg c„ n≠Ìc ng‰t, c©y cËi, nh≠ng lπi lµ nï trÛ ngÙ cÒa hµng vπn chim nhπn, mflng bi”n, bÂ nńg. Vµo mÔa chim ÆŒ, b“ m∆t Æ∂o Æ∆c nghãt tr¯ng chim vµ phÒ mÈt mµu træng ph©n chim. Nhñg ai Æ∑ mÈt l«n Æ∆t ch©n l™n Æ∂o hºn sœ ng»n ng¨ vÌi khung c∂nh k˙ ∂o nï Æ©y. Qua bao thi™n ni™n k˚, gi„ vµ s„ng bi”n bµo mfln Æ∏, tπo n™n nhñg Æ≠Íng gÍ uËn l≠Ón nh†p nh´ quanh Æ∂o nh≠ mÈt nät c‰ m“m mπi quät vÈi.

ñ ß∂o Hn H∂i Æ≠Óc ghi t™n tr™n h∂i ÆÂ quËc t’ lµ Poulo Sapate (Sapata, Sepate) c∏ch Æ∂o PhÛ Qu˝ (B◊nh ThuÀn) 60 km v“ ph›a Æ´ng nam, lµ Æi”m A6 (t‰a ÆÈ 09O58'26,5'' N - 109O05'03,8'' E), Æ≠Íng c¨ sÎ Æ” t›nh l∑nh h∂i VN, Æi”m xa nh†t cÒa Æ≠Íng vi“n nÈi thÒy cÒa n≠Ìc ta Î vÔng nam Bi”n ß´ng. NH~NG ßI≈U C¡N L¶U ≥

Gi˜ lÍi hãn hfl vÌi Hfln H∂i, tí Æ∑ quay lπi vµo mÔa chim bi”n v“ trÛ ngÙ, Æ∏nh d†u l«n quay trÎ lπi th¯ 2 vÌi Æ∂o.

ñ Hi÷n tπi ch≠a c„ tuy’n du lch ch›nh th¯c nµo Æ≠Óc mÎ Æ” Æ≠a du kh∏ch Æ’n th®m Æ∂o Hn H∂i.

Sau m†y ti’ng ÆÂng hÂ l™nh Æ™nh tr™n bi”n, Æ„n b◊nh minh lÈng l…y vµ b˜a s∏ng Æ¨n s¨ cÒa ng≠ d©n... khËi Æ∏ khÊng lÂ lÈ ra tr≠Ìc mæt. C∂m gi∏c xÛc ÆÈng vµ cho∏ng ngÓp v…n vãn nguy™n nh≠ l«n Æ«u.

ñ Bπn ph∂i Æ≠Óc s˘ ÆÂng ˝ cÒa C´ng ty B∂o Æ∂m An toµn Hµng h∂i Nam Trung BÈ khi muËn l™n th®m c∏c c´ng tr◊nh tr™n Æ∂o nµy.

iã mÈt vÔng bi”n khńg b’n bÍ lπi c„ mÈt khËi Æ∏ sıng sñg Æ¨n cí, rÓp trÍi chim bi”n chao li÷ng. L«n nµy, tí quy’t t©m kh∏m ph∏ h’t tıng ng„c ng∏ch tr™n Æ∂o. Ngæm ngh›a vµ thu vµo t«m mæt c∂nh Æãp hÔng v‹ vµ lÈng l…y cÒa thi™n nhi™n. Bi”n sao xanh ngæt vÀy, Æ∏ vµ v˘c s©u hÛt sao b› »n vÀy... TrÍi ï, c„ tÌi hµng ngµn con chim, cho dÔ ng≠Íi ta n„i, tÌi th∏ng 7 sœ cfln c„ nhi“u chim h¨n nã. Con ng≠Íi n™n nhÌ b«y chim mÌi lµ chÒ nh©n cÒa hfln Æ∂o. H∑y Æi nhã, n„i khœ... Æıng lµm phi“n Æ’n lÚ chim sinh s∂n vµ y™u Æ≠¨ng. ChÛ mflng bi”n nghi™ng ng„ Æ∏m ng≠Íi, rÂi v…n tÿnh b¨ lπch bπch rÍi kh·i nï †p tr¯ng Æi ki’m mÂi... Y™n t©m, b‰n tÌ sœ canh dÔm cho, khńg Æ” ai ph∏ Ê tr¯ng cÒa chÛ Æ©u. NgÂi tr™n ng‰n ÆÃn bi”n, ph„ng t«m mæt nh◊n ra khæp Æ∂o... nh◊n nhñg c∏nh chim ÆÀp l†p l∏nh, th†y Hfln H∂i hi÷n l™n sıng sñg giã bi”n khï nh≠ mÈt cÈt mËc chÒ quy“n thi™ng li™ng cÒa Vi÷t Nam tr™n Bi”n ßńg, sao tí bÁng th†y y™u qu™ h≠¨ng lπ lÔng!

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ñ Hn H∂i khńg d‘ Æ” Æ∆t ch©n Æ’n n’u thi’u nhñg s˘ hÁ trÓ Æ∆c bi÷t tı c≠ d©n Æa ph≠¨ng ß∂o PhÛ Qu˝. Bπn ph∂i ÆÒ s¯c kh·e vµ Æam m™ v◊ chuy’n Æi ph∂i di chuy”n li™n tÙc bªng nhi“u loπi h◊nh chuy™n chÎ vµ lch tr◊nh dµy Æ∆c. ñ Thˆ th∏ch lÌn nh†t lµ chuy’n l™nh Æ™nh r†t dµi tr™n tµu nh· trong Æ™m giã bi”n c∂ m™nh mńg. G∆p s„ng y™n bi”n l∆ng, bπn c„ th” nªm th∂nh thï tr™n mÚi tµu ng≠Ìc mæt l™n ngæm mÈt b«u trÍi Æ«y sao, chÿ cho nhau chm ßπi hÔng tinh, sao vua s∏ng l†p l∏nh... nh≠ng chÿ c«n gi„ bi”n nÊi l™n cÏ c†p 4 - c†p 5 lµ h«u nh≠ toµn bÈ chu»n b Æ„n c¨n say s„ng nń mâ dÀp vÔi. ñ VÌi thÍi gian di chuy”n 12 ti’ng cho Æi ra vµ quay v“... m‰i tr∂i nghi÷m bπn Æ“u c„ th” g∆p qua. B◊nh minh lÈng l…y, m∆t trÍi næng gæt, hoµng hń mÈng ∂o, Æ™m lπnh th†m vµo da tht. CÀp Æ∂o vµ dÍi tµu bªng thuy“n thÛng, trí xoay vng vng theo nhñg c¨n s„ng dÀp vÔi. ñ N’u bπn ÆÒ Æam m™ vµ s¯c kh·e, khńg Æi h·i ti÷n nghi... th◊ bÔ lπi bπn sœ c„ nhñg tr∂i nghi÷m kh„ qu™n tr™n c∂ tuy÷t vÍi.

Giã vÔng bi”n khńg b’n bÍ, lπi c„ mÈt khËi Æ∏ sıng sñg Æ¨n cí, rÓp trÍi chim bi”n chao li÷ng.

CHUY⁄N ßI ß¡Y NI NHõ Hi’m c„ nï nµo nh≠ nï Æ©y, Æi v“ rÂi v…n trµn Æ«y c∂m xÛc vµ nÁi nhÌ Æ” k” cho nhau mÁi khi c„ dfip ngÂi lπi qu©y qu«n. NhÌ bã s∏ng Æ¨n gi∂n tr™n tµu vÌi m˘c sã t≠ï r„i Æ∏nh bæt l™n tı bi”n, c∏ m„ mÈt næng chi™n ®n cÔng ch∏o træng... NhÌ chi“u hoµng hń th∂ chum l≠Ïi c©u mÁi khi Æi ngang Æµn c∏ lπi lí l™n thuy“n nhñg con bªng c≠Ím tay „ng ∏nh trong næng chi“u. C∏ käo l™n Æ” nguy™n con n≠Ìng vµng, chi™u mÈt chung r≠Óu kh“ khµ nghe c∏c ng≠ d©n k” chuy÷n bªng th¯ ngń ng˜ r†t ri™ng cÒa Æ∂o. ThÛ vfi ph∏ ra c≠Íi khi c„ th” Æo∏n tr‰n vãn mÈt c©u n„i toµn tı Æfia ph≠¨ng.

NhÌ nhñg c©u chuy÷n k” v“ cuÈc sËng kh„ kh®n nï Æ©y mÁi khi mÔa gi„ b∑o, bi”n ÆÈng. NhÌ nhñg b≠Ìc ch©n v≠Ót qua nhñg tr∂ng c· xanh m≠Ìt Æ” ra Æ«u mÚi Æ∂o. NhÌ c∂m gi∏c th›ch thÛ khi ph∏t hi÷n nhñg qu∂ tr¯ng v· l†m ch†m nªm xinh xŒo trong kœ Æ∏, nhÌ nhñg kho∂nh khæc hπnh phÛc tuy÷t vÍi b™n nhau khi cÔng tr∂i lflng vÌi vŒ Æãp tuy÷t vÍi cÒa qu™ h≠¨ng m◊nh. NhÌ lÛc cÔng nhau c†t ti’ng h∏t t≠ng bıng. NhÌ lÛc d«m m◊nh xuËng lflng bi”n xanh trong væt... CÔng c∏c bπn ÆÂng hµnh hÓp cπ, chÛng tí lπi chu»n bfi hoπch Æfinh ra nhñg chuy’n tr∂i nghi÷m mÌi. Nï mÁi b≠Ìc ch©n Æi qua Æ“u Æ≠Óc ghi lπi trong t©m t≠Îng bªng nhñg k˚ ni÷m kh„ qu™n. TRAVELLIVE

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The huge stone block in the middle of the sea...

always imagined that one day I would see the island, bearing witness to the whale waving in the blue sea. With this growing desire, I told myself I would set foot upon the island, accomplishing my goal of visiting every aspect of my country's ocean territories and committing to memory my narratives of national sovereignty over the seas and islands in order to pass it down to my children. Don't mock me, thinking that my goals are too lofty, as I am no longer at the age of get-up-and-go. My trips are now more focused on emotions and experiences, as one Vietnamese song says "live like you haven't lived, sing out loud like you haven't sung before... challenges never prevent our smiles" (Song for Youth). Therefore, each trip has its own meaning and story. And surprisingly, life gave me the chance to visit Hon Hai twice these last two years. Last October, upon discovering that my team had planned to venture to Hon Hai, I immediately decided to join them. I rushed to the airport to pick up my team members who flew from Hanoi. Time was of the essence: if we missed any part of our transit, be that plane, car, express train, or boat... our plan would have failed. Luckily, everything went well and the trip was just like a dream, until the morning sunshine broke, and the imposing stone block majestically stood in the infinite sea, impressing its grandeur upon us. Going beyond imagination, it was not just a stone block before us. Hon Hai was different from each angle. Every reference point portrayed different images: a wall, a whale, a sea lion, or even a bird peacefully perched on the sea.

I once heard about a majestic stone block in the middle of the sea; I have dreamt of reaching it myself. Located about 60 km east of the Phu Quy Island district, Binh Thuan province and 180 km from Phan Thiet City, Hon Hai Island - also called Hon Hai (or Poulo Sapate by the rest world) - appears as an immense stone block challenging me, even in my dreams.

HON HAI ISLAND Article: Du Giang - Photos: Tonkin

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Do not disturb the birds on the island

People should remember that the birds are the owners of this island. Talk quietly, walk quietly, and don't bother them during their love and breeding season. Mountain tunnel in the East Sea During the rough season, our boat couldn't reach the wharf, so we approached the island from the back, going through a small tunnel opening which looked like an arch situated about 30 m from the sea. Words cannot describe how appealing it was to witness the tunnel. It is a unique work, especially the 170-meter tunnel system with 4 entryways leading to the island surface. The tunnel is reinforced with concrete to save it from falling rocks and earthquakes. Set behind the building, the tunnel door connects to the island surface with a system made from hundreds of reinforced concrete staircases leading to the foot of the Hon Hai lighthouse. The isolated Hon Hai lighthouse helps boats and ships operating off the coast of Binh Thuan province to navigate and determine their location. Its geographic range is 26.5 nautical miles during daytime and 24.5 nautical miles in the nighttime. Everyone, even those who know much about lighthouses and the seas of Vietnam, feels the melancholy of loneliness when contemplating the heart of the vast sea. Staff living on this island are quiet heroes guarding the lighthouse. During the day, they climb to the top for routine inspection. At night they sleep at the foot of the lighthouse to ensure that the light

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is always on despite severe rain and storms. As a small team, they live together on the island isolated in the majestic sea for months Stories about the island are filled with emotions. The short time sitting with them and singing together were unforgettable precious moments. Saying goodbye to the lighthouse's staff, we got back to the boat, waved farewell and brought all the memories back home. See you again soon, I promise!

Thousands of sea birds I have met... For years, fishermen on Cu Lao Thu (another name for Phu Quy Island) have known that Hon Hai is completely dry without fresh water and plants. However, it is home to thousands of terns, seagulls, and pelicans. In the breeding season, the island is filled with bird eggs and covered with the white paint of bird feces. Anyone who visits the island is enchanted by the breathtaking scenery. Throughout the millennia, winds and waves have eroded the rock, creating winding curves around the island as if the soft brush of time has left its mark. Keeping my promise with Hon Hai, I returned during the season of the birds, marking my second visit to the island.

OTHER NOTES ñ There hasn't been any official tourism route for visitors to reach Hon Hai island. ñ Be advised, you must obtain the permission of the Southern Vietnam Maritime Safety Corporation to visit the works of the island. ñ It is not easy to reach Hon Hai island without the special support from locals on Phu Quy island. Make sure that you are in good health and have enough desire for the trip as it requires long hours of travelling with different means of transportation and a tight schedule. ñ The biggest challenge of the trip is the long travel on a small boat at night. Though, if the conditions are right, you may lie on the deck and gaze upon the starry sky, pointing out the most stunning stars; however, when the wind speed reaches level 4 or 5, most people experience sea sickness. ñ As it takes about 12 hours for a round-trip, you will have a chance to experience everything from a splendid sunrise, hot sun, and mysterious sunset to an extremely cold night. Approaching and leaving the island by basket boat could also cause sea sickness. ñ If you are in good health, interested enough, and comfort is not your priority, then you will have a truly unforgettable experience. LOCATION ñ Hon Hai island is named Poulo Sapate (Sapata, Sepate) on the international maritime map. It is located about 60 km southeast of Phu Quy Island (Binh Thuan). It is the A6 point (coordinates 09o58'26,5'' N - 109o05'03,8'' E), the baseline for calculating the Vietnamese territorial waters and the farthest point in our country's internal sea border in the East Sea.

After some hours travelling on boat, contemplating the gorgeous sunrise and enjoying a simple breakfast prepared by the fishermen, we saw the huge stone block gradually appearing in front of us. At that moment, I was just as impressed as the first time. In the middle of the immense sea stands a lonely stone block shadowed by the hovering birds. This time, I was determined to explore every corner of the island to take in the solemn beauty of nature with the backdrop of the blue sea and mysterious cliffs. Oh dear... There were thousands of birds! It is even said that there would be more birds coming to the island in July. People should remember that the birds are the owners of this island. Talk quietly, walk quietly, and don't bother them during their love and breeding season. A seagull glanced at the group of people, ignored them, left her eggs and waddled to find food.

Don't worry seagull, we will guard your eggs and prevent your nest from being destroyed. Sitting on the top of the lighthouse, looking around at the island and the glittering wings of the birds, contemplating Hon Hai island rising from the heart of the sea as a symbol of the sacred sovereignty of Vietnam in the East Sea, makes me love my home country so much!

The trip of memories ot many places could make us miss it so much that even when we came home, we still sat together and shared the stories of our journey. I miss the simple breakfast on the boat with freshly caught baby squid from the sea, and half dried hogfish served with white porridge. I miss the afternoons on the sea with fish sparkling in the

sunlight. The fresh caught fish were grilled until they turned golden brown. We enjoyed great meals with rice wine while listening to the fishermen regaling us with their stories in the island's distinctive accent. How happy we were when we could interpret the meaning of their local dialect! I miss listening to their stories of difficulties during the rough seasons. I miss my steps on the green grassland to the tip of the island. I miss the exciting feeling of discovering little dotted eggs lining the cliffside. I miss the happy times we shared when enjoying the country's splendor. I miss the songs we sang together. Even more, I miss immersing myself in the turquoise water... We plan our next trips with our companions; I believe wherever we go, we will bring home hearts full of unforgettable moments.

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Quy Nh¨n

Y£U QU£N LˇI V≈ Ngay tı Æ«u n®m, khi c∏c h∑ng m∏y bay vıa tung ra g„i gi∏ rŒ, thay v◊ Æi th®m lπi HÈi An nh≠ d˘ Ænh ban Æ«u, chÛng t´i Æ∑ ch‰n vä bay vµo Quy Nh¨n, thµnh phË bi”n Æang "hot" nh†t hÃ n®m nay

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Bµi: Lam Tu÷ - Ånh: H∂i Thﬁnh, Long H≠ng, Anh DÚng, Ph≠¨ng Vi÷t

Chuy’n bay khÎi hµnh sÌm tı Hµ NÈi n™n 5 giÍ s∏ng, chÛng tí Æ∑ rÍi nhµ. H∑y cfln sÌm n™n s©n bay khńg Æńg, check-in xong, mÁi ng≠Íi t◊m mÈt gh’, nªm th≠ gi∑n, chÍ giÍ ra m∏y bay. C´ nh· ch‰n m„n Spaghetti tr™n m∏y bay. Chæc c„ lœ, m„n m◊ ngon nh†t lµ m„n m◊ tr™n trÍi! Khi m∏y bay hπ c∏nh xuËng s©n bay PhÔ C∏t, lµm xong thÒ tÙc check-out cÚng chÿ mÌi 8 giÍ s∏ng. Qu∏ th≠ th∂ Æ” g‰i xe v“ phË trung t©m. ß≠Íng phË Quy Nh¨n Æãp vµ væng ng≠Íi, sπch sœ. TrÍi næng, nh≠ng m∏t ch¯ khńg ph∂i næng oi. Kh∏ch sπn nªm ÆËi di÷n bi”n, phflng xinh xinh, sπch Æãp.

TRñN NGÄY B£N BIÕN QUY NH•N ∆c Æi”m bi”n Î Æ©y c„ bÍ c∏t vµng tuy÷t Æãp, s„ng kh∏ mπnh, khńg th›ch hÓp cho nhñg ng≠Íi ch≠a bi’t bï, ho∆c bi’t bï cÚng khńg n™n chÒ quan. Khńg kh› trong lµnh, thÍi ti’t dfiu ™m. B∑i bi”n khńg Æńg ng≠Íi khi’n cho con g∏i tí m™ m÷t, g∆p lπi bi”n nh≠ g∆p lπi ng≠Íi bπn th©n thi’t. Bã tr≠a Æ«u ti™n Î Quy Nh¨n, chÛng tí t◊m tÌi nhµ hµng Hoµng Hoa, bÎi ng≠Íi bπn cÒa tí ph∂i lflng vÌi m„n l»u s¯a tr¯ danh nÊi ti’ng nh†t Quy Nh¨n. Bia, g·i t´m, l»u s¯a, ch∏o t´m, vµ b∏t ngao h†p s∂. M„n nµo cÚng tuy÷t vÍi vµ c´ bä kh„ ®n cÚng hµi lflng vÌi m„n ch∏o Î Æ©y. Bi”n Quy Nh¨n xanh trong, c∏t vµng, khńg gian th≠ gi∑n cÔng con ng≠Íi th©n thi÷n, khi’n cho du kh∏ch kh„ tho∏t kh·i s¯c quy’n rÚ cÒa chËn nµy. Bi”n chi“u b◊nh y™n. Tí ngÂi tr™n bÍ, ngæm con chï, thong th∂ nh†m tıng gi‰t cµ ph™ vµ Æ‰c cuËn "Hπnh phÛc c«m tay" cÒa Th›ch Nh†t Hπnh. CuËn s∏ch nh· nhæn, gi∂n dfi, d‘ hi”u, n™n tí Æ∑ ch‰n Æ” mang theo trong hµnh tr◊nh.

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K∞ CO - EO GIï: "MALDIVES CûA VIåT NAM" gµy th¯ hai, chÛng tí Æi K˙ Co. Thu™ mÈt chi’c xe m∏y, ba ng≠Íi vi vu. K˙ Co thuÈc huy÷n Nh¨n L˝, c∏ch thµnh phË Quy Nh¨n kho∂ng 25 km. Tr™n Æ≠Íng, chÛng tí c„ dfip Æi qua c«u Thi Nπi - c©y c«u xuy™n bi”n dµi nh†t Vi÷t Nam. ChÛng tí Æi xe m∏y rong ruÊi khæp lµng Nh¨n L˝, chui vµo nhñg con ng‚ nh· bä t› x›u dËc l™n dËc xuËng, giËng nh≠ Æang Æi Î ßµ Lπt vÀy. Ghä vµo qu∏n cµ ph™, uËng cµ ph™ Æen (8.000 VNß/cËc) vÌi chi’c b∏t Æ˘ng Æ∏ ngÈ ngh‹nh, tí c∂m nhÀn ph«n nµo s˘ gi∂n dfi ch©n ch†t y nh≠ ng≠Íi d©n Î Æ©y. ß” tÌi nhñg Æi”m Æãp cÒa K˙ Co, c„ th” l˘a ch‰n Æ≠Íng bÈ vµ Æ≠Íng bi”n. B∑i bi”n xanh trong Æãp hi’m th†y, chºng kh∏c g◊ Maldives tπi Vi÷t Nam. Ai cÚng th·a ch› bï lÈi c∂ ngµy Î Æ†y chºng muËn v“. ThÀt kh„ kh®n læm mÌi rÍi Æ≠Óc K˙ Co Æ” tÌi Eo Gi„. MÈt b∑i bi”n nªm d≠Ìi thung s©u, bao quanh lµ nÛi. Chi“u Eo Gi„ s„ng vÁ bÍ dπt dµo. Bi”n Eo Gi„ khńg tæm Æ≠Óc, nh≠ng c„ b∑i Æ∏ kh∏ rÈng vÌi nhi“u vi™n Æ∏ lπ mæt. NgÂi t‹nh l∆ng, nghe s„ng bi”n, ngæm næng tr™n v∏ch Æ∏ vµ t◊m san h´ trí dπt tr™n b∑i bi”n. Thi tho∂ng, g∆p Æµn d™ nÛi ÆÒng Æÿnh, c´ bä sung s≠Ìng, chπy ph®m ph®m theo Æµn d™.

ß≠Íng v“ vÌi cung Æ≠Íng K˙ Co - Eo Gi„ - Quy Nh¨n thÀt Æãp vÌi nhñg tri“n c∏t vµng. Vµ m∆t trÍi, d≠Íng nh≠ Æang ÆuÊi theo chÛng tí. C´ bä lπi h·i mã: "Tπi sao ng≠Íi ta lπi ngæm m∆t trÍi l∆n khi buÂn? Tπi sao Î tinh c«u nï Hoµng tˆ bä sËng, lπi ngæm m∆t trÍi l∆n nhñg 42 l«n trong mÈt ngµy"? §i, tí th›ch nghe nhñg c©u h·i Æ„ qu∏! C„ lœ, "l∑i" nh†t chuy’n Æi, lµ nhñg Æ¯a trŒ Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m vµ nhÀn c∏c bµi h‰c sËng ÆÈng, k˝ ¯c cÒa con sœ ghi nhÌ nhñg d†u †n Æãp Æœ. Nhñg kho∂nh khæc b™n nhau nh≠ vÀy thÀt qu˝ gi∏. Th’ mÌi hi”u, hπnh phÛc lµ tıng phÛt gi©y.

TH°M Mó THI Sè HÄN MÖC T^ Ngµy th¯ 3 dµnh cho mÈt thi s‹, vÌi c©u h∏t v‰ng Æ©u Æ©y: "ß≠Íng l™n dËc Æ∏, nhÌ x≠a hai ng≠Íi Æ∑ mÈt l«n Æ’n. T◊nh y™u vıa chÌm, x„t xa cho chµng cuÈc sËng ph’ nh©n". ß≠Íng leo dËc hai b™n c„ hµng thńg r◊ rµo, Æ©y lµ nï mÈ chµng thi nh©n vÌi nhñg v«n th¨ Æau th≠¨ng Æi™n cuÂng nh†t trong lfich sˆ thi ca Vi÷t Nam hi÷n Æπi. Khńg ph∂i ngµy nghÿ, nh≠ng khu v˘c mÈ Hµn M∆c Tˆ kh∏ Æńg ng≠Íi tham quan.

C„ lœ, "l∑i" nh†t chuy’n Æi, lµ nhñg Æ¯a trŒ Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m vµ nhÀn c∏c bµi h‰c sËng ÆÈng, k˝ ¯c cÒa con sœ ghi nhÌ nhñg d†u †n Æãp Æœ. Nhñg kho∂nh khæc b™n nhau nh≠ vÀy thÀt qu˝ gi∏.

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THÂ§NG TIN THÂŁM + HĂ&#x201E;NH TRĂ§NH - HÂľng khÂ´ng: HiĂˇn câ&#x2C6;?c hâ&#x2C6;&#x2018;ng hÂľng khÂ´ng nĂ&#x2C6;i Ă&#x2020;ď&#x20AC; a Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x153;u câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; chuyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n bay Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Quy NhÂ¨n tÄą câ&#x2C6;?c thÂľnh phĂ&#x2039; HÂľ NĂ&#x2C6;i, Hâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;i Phď&#x20AC;&#x201A;ng, Ă&#x;Âľ NÎŠng, Nha Trang, TP. HĂ&#x201A; Châ&#x20AC;ş Minh, Ă&#x;Âľ LĎ&#x20AC;t... Giâ&#x2C6;? vĂ¤ mâ&#x2C6;?y bay dao Ă&#x2020;Ă&#x2C6;ng tÄą 380.000 - 2.500.000 VNĂ&#x;/ vĂ¤, tĂ&#x201D;y thĂ?i Ă&#x2020;iâ&#x20AC;?m bĎ&#x20AC;n mua vĂ¤. ThĂ?i gian bay lÂľ 60 phĂ&#x203A;t tÄą HÂľ NĂ&#x2C6;i. - Â§ tÂ´: VĂ¤ xe khâ&#x2C6;?ch HoÂľng Long (tÄą HÂľ NĂ&#x2C6;i) giâ&#x2C6;? 420.000 VNĂ&#x;, vĂ&#x152;i câ&#x2C6;?c giĂ? khĂ&#x17D;i hÂľnh lÂľ 7h00, 13h00, 21h00. ThĂ?i gian di chuyâ&#x20AC;?n cho hÂľnh trâ&#x2014;&#x160;nh 990 km lÂľ 22 giĂ?. Câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; 4 chuyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n xe trong ngÂľy. TÄą SÂľi Gď&#x20AC;&#x201A;n Ă&#x2020;i Quy NhÂ¨n câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; hâ&#x2C6;&#x2018;ng xe PhĂ&#x203A;c ThuĂ&#x20AC;n Thâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;o, HoÂľng Long, Phâ&#x2030; Â¨ng Trang, Hâ&#x2030; Â¨ng Ty, MÂ¸ Thanh, HoÂľng DĂ&#x161;ng, HĂ&#x201D;ng Nga (giâ&#x2C6;? tÄą 230.000 - 280.000 VNĂ&#x;), di chuyâ&#x20AC;?n trong 12 giĂ?. - TÂľu hÂˇa: TÄą HÂľ NĂ&#x2C6;i vÂľ TP. HĂ&#x201A; Châ&#x20AC;ş Minh mĂ i ngÂľy câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; râ&#x20AC; t nhiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;u chuyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n tÂľu chĎ&#x20AC;y qua Ă&#x2020;ď&#x20AC; a phĂ&#x20AC;n tĂżnh Bâ&#x2014;&#x160;nh Ă&#x;ď&#x20AC; nh vÂľ dÄąng Ă&#x17D; ga Diâ&#x201E;˘u Trâ&#x2014;&#x160;. Vâ&#x2014;&#x160; thâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, bĎ&#x20AC;n câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; thâ&#x20AC;? châ&#x20AC;°n Ă&#x2020;i tÂľu hÂˇa Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Diâ&#x201E;˘u Trâ&#x2014;&#x160;, tÄą Diâ&#x201E;˘u Trâ&#x2014;&#x160; bĎ&#x20AC;n Ă&#x2020;i taxi vâ&#x20AC;&#x153; Quy NhÂ¨n mâ&#x20AC; t chÄąng 30 phĂ&#x203A;t. Phâ&#x20AC;ş taxi khoâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;ng 200.000 VNĂ&#x;.

NgĂ&#x201A;i cÂľ phâ&#x201E;˘ ngĂŚm bâ&#x2C6;&#x2018;i HoÂľng HĂ&#x20AC;u, mĂ&#x152;i thâ&#x20AC; y dĂ&#x201D; sao, câ&#x2C6;?i nÂï hoang sÂ¨ mÂľ chÂľng thi nhÂŠn châ&#x20AC;°n lÂľm nÂï cuĂ&#x2039;i Ă&#x2020;Ă?i cĂ&#x2019;a mâ&#x2014;&#x160;nh, thĂ&#x20AC;t Ă&#x2020;ĂŁp. NhË&#x153;ng bâ&#x2C6;&#x2018;i biâ&#x20AC;?n hoang vĂŚng, sâ&#x20AC;&#x17E;ng biâ&#x20AC;?n râ&#x2014;&#x160; rÂľo nhâ&#x2030; xoa hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t nĂ i Ă&#x2020;au châ&#x20AC; t chÂŻa trong cuĂ&#x2C6;c Ă&#x2020;Ă?i chÂľng. TĎ&#x20AC;m biĂˇt phĂ&#x2039; biâ&#x20AC;?n Quy NhÂ¨n hiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;n hďŹ&#x201A;a, xinh Ă&#x2020;ĂŁp dďŹ u dÂľng nhâ&#x2030; ngâ&#x2030; Ă?i thiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;u nË&#x153;. ChĂ&#x203A;ng tÂí Ă&#x2020;â&#x2C6;&#x2018; câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; 4 ngÂľy 3 Ă&#x2020;â&#x201E;˘m vĂ&#x152;i câ&#x2C6;?c Ă&#x2020;iâ&#x20AC;?m Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Ă&#x2020;â&#x2C6;&#x2020;c biĂˇt. Trâ&#x2030; Ă&#x152;c khi trĂ&#x17D; vâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, chĂ&#x203A;ng tÂí ghĂ¤ qua thâ&#x2C6;?p Ă&#x;Âí, chĂ&#x201D;a Thiâ&#x201E;˘n Hâ&#x2030; ng. Quâ&#x2C6;? nhiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;u câ&#x2C6;&#x201A;m xĂ&#x203A;c Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;? kâ&#x20AC;? hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t câ&#x2C6;?c Ă&#x2020;iâ&#x20AC;?m Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Ă&#x17D; Ă&#x2020;ÂŠy. Mâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;i mâ&#x201E;˘ ngĂŚm ngÂí chĂ&#x201D;a, chĂ&#x203A;ng tÂí suË?t muĂ&#x2C6;n câ&#x2C6;&#x201A; giĂ? bay. Ă&#x;Ă&#x203A;ng lÂľ Quy NhÂ¨n, yâ&#x201E;˘u quâ&#x201E;˘n lĂ&#x2039;i vâ&#x20AC;&#x153;!

+ PHÂśâ&#x20AC;˘NG TIĂĽN DI CHUYĂ&#x2022;N - TÄą sÂŠn bay PhĂ&#x201D; Câ&#x2C6;?t: Ă&#x;â&#x20AC;? tĂ&#x152;i Quy NhÂ¨n, bĎ&#x20AC;n Ă&#x2020;i xe trung chuyâ&#x20AC;?n cĂ&#x2019;a Câ&#x2C6;&#x201A;ng hÂľng khÂ´ng PhĂ&#x201D; Câ&#x2C6;?t (xe trâ&#x2C6;&#x201A; khâ&#x2C6;?ch Ă&#x17D; sĂ&#x2039; 1 Nguyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Tâ&#x20AC; t ThÂľnh) vĂ&#x152;i mÂŻc phâ&#x20AC;ş 50.000 VNĂ&#x;/lâ&#x2030; Ă&#x201C;t. Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;u bĎ&#x20AC;n Ă&#x2020;i taxi, câ&#x2030; Ă&#x152;c phâ&#x20AC;ş khoâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;ng 300.000 VNĂ&#x;. - BĎ&#x20AC;n câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; thâ&#x20AC;? thuâ&#x201E;˘ xe Â´ tÂ´ Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;? di chuyâ&#x20AC;?n trong thÂľnh phĂ&#x2039; hoâ&#x2C6;&#x2020;c thuâ&#x201E;˘ xe mâ&#x2C6;?y (giâ&#x2C6;? 100.000 VNĂ&#x;/ngÂľy). + LÂśU TR@

- Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;u châ&#x20AC;°n nhË&#x153;ng khâ&#x2C6;?ch sĎ&#x20AC;n câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; bâ&#x20AC;? bÂï vÂľ buffet ÂŽn sâ&#x2C6;?ng, giâ&#x2C6;? khoâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;ng hÂ¨n 1.000.000 VNĂ&#x;. Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;u bĎ&#x20AC;n khÂńg quâ&#x2C6;? cÂŤu kË&#x2122;, toÂľn bĂ&#x2C6; câ&#x2C6;?c khâ&#x2C6;?ch sĎ&#x20AC;n ven Ă&#x2020;â&#x2030; Ă?ng XuÂŠn DiĂˇu tuy nhÂˇ, nhâ&#x2030; ng Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x153;u mĂ&#x152;i xÂŠy dË&#x2DC;ng, sĎ&#x20AC;ch sĹ&#x201C; vÂľ sâ&#x2C6;?t biâ&#x20AC;?n, giâ&#x2C6;? tÄą 400.000 VNĂ&#x;. + ÂŹM TH#C - ThÂľnh phĂ&#x2039; Quy NhÂ¨n hiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;n hď&#x20AC;&#x201A;a, con ngâ&#x2030; Ă?i thÂŠn thiĂˇn, hÂľng quâ&#x2C6;?n châ&#x2030; a xuâ&#x20AC; t hiĂˇn quan niĂˇm "châ&#x2C6;&#x2020;t chĂ¤m", mÂľ bâ&#x2C6;?n cho khâ&#x2C6;?ch vĂ&#x152;i giâ&#x2C6;? giĂ&#x2039;ng nhâ&#x2030; bâ&#x2C6;?n cho dÂŠn Ă&#x2020;ď&#x20AC; a phâ&#x2030; Â¨ng. - Ă&#x;â&#x2C6;&#x2020;c sâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;n Ă&#x17D; Quy NhÂ¨n lÂľ lÂťu sÂŻa, gÂˇi tÂ´m nhâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;y, bĂ&#x203A;n câ&#x2C6;?. Ă´ Ă&#x2020;ÂŠy tÂ´m, cua, câ&#x2C6;?, mË&#x2DC;c tâ&#x2030; Âï ngon, chĂ&#x2019; hiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;n hď&#x20AC;&#x201A;a. Giâ&#x2C6;? câ&#x2C6;&#x201A; theo dÂŠn Ă&#x2020;ď&#x20AC; a phâ&#x2030; Â¨ng. - Câ&#x2C6;?c mâ&#x20AC;&#x17E;n gÂľ, bâ&#x2C6;?nh xĂ&#x192;o tÂ´m nhâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;y, sinh tĂ&#x2039; trâ&#x2C6;?i cÂŠy Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x153;u lÂľ nhË&#x153;ng mâ&#x20AC;&#x17E;n ngon nÂŻc tiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ng Quy NhÂ¨n nhĂ? ngon - bĂ&#x160; - rĹ&#x2019;. + THĂ˛I Ă&#x;IĂ&#x2022;M Quy NhÂ¨n nÂŞm trong vĂ&#x201D;ng khâ&#x20AC;ş hĂ&#x20AC;u câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; tâ&#x20AC;şnh châ&#x20AC; t Âťm nhiĂˇt Ă&#x2020;Ă&#x152;i, giâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; mĂ&#x201D;a. ThĂ?i Ă&#x2020;iâ&#x20AC;?m Ă&#x2020;ĂŁp nhâ&#x20AC; t nâ&#x201E;˘n Ă&#x2020;i tÄą thâ&#x2C6;?ng 3 Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n thâ&#x2C6;?ng 7. + MĂ&#x2030;CH NHĂŹ - KhÂńg cÂŤn phâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;i thuâ&#x201E;˘ tour ra KË&#x2122; Co (370.000 VNĂ&#x;/ ngâ&#x2030; Ă?i), bĎ&#x20AC;n câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; thâ&#x20AC;? tË&#x2DC; Ă&#x2020;i tĂ&#x152;i khu du lď&#x20AC; ch HoÂľng Ă&#x;Ď&#x20AC;t vÂľ trâ&#x2C6;&#x201A; 90.000 VNĂ&#x; cho vĂ¤ vÂľo cË&#x2020;a, ÂŽn uĂ&#x2039;ng trâ&#x2C6;&#x201A; sau tĂ&#x201D;y nhu cÂŤu. Nhâ&#x2030; vĂ&#x20AC;y, bĎ&#x20AC;n sĹ&#x201C; Ă&#x2020;â&#x2030; Ă&#x201C;c chÂï câ&#x2C6;&#x201A; ngÂľy vĂ&#x152;i chi phâ&#x20AC;ş rĹ&#x2019; hÂ¨n râ&#x20AC; t nhiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;u. - Khu nghĂż dâ&#x2030; Ă?ng Trung Lâ&#x2030; Â¨ng thâ&#x20AC;şch hĂ&#x201C;p cho nhË&#x153;ng gia Ă&#x2020;â&#x2014;&#x160;nh thâ&#x20AC;şch cĂŚm trĎ&#x20AC;i. - Safari FLC vĂ&#x152;i nhiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;u loÂľi Ă&#x2020;Ă&#x2C6;ng vĂ&#x20AC;t. + CHI PHĂŞ CHO CHUYâ &#x201E;N Ă&#x;I 4 NGĂ&#x201E;Y 3 Ă&#x;ÂŁM - Khoâ&#x2C6;&#x201A;ng 13 triĂˇu Ă&#x2020;Ă&#x201A;ng dÂľnh cho 3 ngâ&#x2030; Ă?i (trong Ă&#x2020;â&#x20AC;&#x17E; câ&#x20AC;&#x17E; mĂ&#x2C6;t trĹ&#x2019; em, bay tÄą HÂľ NĂ&#x2C6;i)

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Right at the beginning of the year, when low-cost airlines launch their most interesting deals, instead of revisiting Hoi An as planned, we booked tickets for Quy Nhon, this summer's "hottest" coastal city. Our flight departed early from Hµ NÈi so my daughter and I left home at 5 am. In the early morning the airport wasn't very crowded. After finishing check-in, we scouted for chairs then relaxed while waiting for our boarding time. My daughter chose spaghetti on the plane. The best noodles are probably the ones we enjoy in the sky! After landing at the Phu Cat airport and finishing the check-out process, it was only 8 am. We leisurely called a car to downtown. The streets of Quy Nhon are beautiful, empty and clean. Sunny with cool atmosphere. The hotel is located opposite of the sea and is filled with charming tidy rooms.

FULL DAY ON THE SHORES OF QUY NHON he sea here is braced by scenic golden sand, however, the waves are quite strong. These waters aren't suited for those who don't know how to swim. Even seasoned swimmers should exercise caution. Fresh air, calm weather. My daughter was super excited that there weren't many visitors on the beach. For her, seeing the sea is like the homecoming of a dear old friend. For our first lunch in Quy Nhon we went to Hoang Hoa restaurant, as my friend adores the famous jellyfish hotpot of Quy Nhon. For our meal: beer, shrimp salad, jellyfish hot-pot, shrimp porridge, and clams steamed with lemongrass. Each dish was fantastic,

even my little picky girl was satisfied with the porridge here. As an inhabitant of an urban area, returning to the sea - especially the crystal waters and gilded sands of Quy Nhon along with a relaxing time with friendly people - I simply cannot escape the charm of this place. What a peaceful afternoon at the beach. I see myself sitting on the seashore watching children play, enjoying each drop of coffee while reading Thich Nhat Hanh's "Hπnh phÛc c«m tay". A small and simple read, perfect for this journey.

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Text: Lam Tue - Photos: Phuong Viet, Hai Thinh, Long Hung, Anh Dung

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View Hoang Hau beach from Han Mac Tu poet's grave

KY CO - EO GIO: "MALDIVES OF VIETNAM" n the second day, we went to Ky Co on a rental scooter. Ky Co belongs to the Nhon Ly district, 25 km from Quy Nhon. On the way here, we had the occasion to cross the Thi Nai bridge, the longest over-sea bridge in Vietnam. We rode motorcycles around the Nhon Ly fishing village, winding through a tight alley with slopes reminiscent of Da Lat. In a coffee shop we rested, and drank black coffee (8,000 VND/cup) with funky bowls for ice. Much like the locals here, I too feel the simplicity of this place. Ky Co beach is easy to access. You can get there by road or sea from Nhon Ly. The way to Eo Gio from Ky Co is more difficult. The beach is encompassed by high mountains. In the afternoon, crashing waves flood the shore. We were not allowed to swim in the Eo Gio sea, but nearby there were large rocks with intricate stones embedded in them. I love sitting quietly, hearing the waves break on the shore, watching the sun gleam off the cliffs and the coral drift on the beach. Suddenly we met herds of mountain goats meandering without a care. My daughter, extremely happy to see this scene, ran after the goats. The road from Ky Co - Eo Gio back to Quy Nhon city center is surrounded by glistening golden sand. The sun follows us wherever we go. On the way, my daughter asked me: "Why do people watch the sunset when they are sad? Why is it that on the planet where the Little Prince lives, people can watch sunsets 42 times a day?" Oh, how I truly love these questions! Perhaps the greatest advantage of our trip were the experiences and lessons my daughter had.

MORE INFORMATION + ITINERARY - By plane: Currently, domestic airlines have flights to Quy Nhon from Hai Phong, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat... Ticket prices range from 380,000 to 2.500.000 VND/ticket, depending on the time of purchase. Flight time is one hour. - By car: Hoang Long bus ticket (from Ha Noi) 420,000 VND/ticket, with the departure time varying from 7h00, 13h00, 21h00. The travel time for the 990 km journey is 22 hours. There are 4 bus services per day. From Sai Gon to Quy Nhon, there are several companies: Phuc Thuan Thao, Hoang Long, Phuong Trang, Huong Ty, My Thanh, Hoang Dung, and Hung Nga (from 230,000 - 280,000 VND); the trip takes about 12 hours. - By train: Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City have many daily trains running through Binh Dinh and stopping at Dieu Tri Station. Therefore, you can choose to take the train to Dieu Tri, where you can take a taxi to Quy Nhon in about 30 minutes. The taxi fee is about 200,000 VND. + TRANSPORTATION - From Phu Cat Airport: To get to Quy Nhon, you will have to transfer at Phu Cat airport (stop at 01 Nguyen Tat Thanh St.) for 50,000 VND/one way. The cost of a taxi is about 300,000 VND. - You can rent a car for city travel or rent a motorbike (100,000 VND/day).

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Hai Au hotel are hotels with swimming pools and a breakfast buffet with a price of about 1,000,000 VND/night. If you are not too picky, all the hotels along Xuan Dieu Street are small, newly built, clean and close to the sea, prices from 400,000 VND. + CUISINE - Quy Nhon is a gentle city with friendly people. Restaurants here don't seem to practice "guillotine cutting". They keep their prices the same for guests as they do for local people. - Specialties in Quy Nhon are jellyfish hotpot, dancing shrimp salad, fish cake noodle soup. Local price. - Some delicious items include chicken dishes, dancing shrimp pancake, and fruit smoothies. Quy Nhon is known for delicious, healthy and cheap dishes. + TIME AND WEATHER - Quy Nhon is located in a tropical humid, monsoon climate region. The ideal time to visit is from March to July. + TIPS - There's no need to hire a tour of Ky Co (370,000 VND/ person). You can go to the Hoang Dat resort and pay 90,000 VND for entrance tickets, and pay later for food and drink. This is more cost effective than a tour. - Trung Luong resort is suitable for families who like camping. - Safari FLC has many animals to discover.

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+ COST FOR 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS TRIP

- You can also choose Muong Thanh,

- About 13,000,000 VDN for 3 people.

Her memory will forever be imprinted by incredible landscapes and moments. Such moments together are so priceless. I now understand the saying "every moment is precious".

VISITING THE TOMB OF THE POET HAN MAC TU The third day is for a poet, with the following verse: "The road up the rocky slope, remember the two came before. A budding love, pity for the man suffering a disabled life". My little traveler climbed up near where the pines sing. She is too young to know this poet, author of the most painful and maddening poems in modern Vietnamese literature. Even though it wasn't a holiday, Han Mac Tu's grave was full of visitors. While enjoying coffee with the view of Hoang Hau beach, I realized that this wild place that our poet had chosen to spend his last days is a remarkable beauty. The poet is now resting in peace on the high mountain and looking down at the deserted beaches, where waves wash away his pain. Goodbye Quy Nhon, gentle coastal city, you shall forever remain in my memory graceful like a young lady. We stayed here 4 days and 3 nights and had the chance to visit many special destinations. Before returning home, we also visited the Double Tower, Thien Hung Pagoda. We were in such awe of the temple that we almost missed our flight. Lost in Quy Nhon!

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CHú XïM CHI⁄U Bµi vµ ∂nh: Ng‰c Tr«n

Bπn Æ∑ sΩn sµng cho mÈt bã ti÷c buffet Æ≠Íng phË tuy÷t vÍi khńg th” c≠Ïng lπi Æ≠Óc? H∑y thˆ cho m◊nh lπc Æ≠Íng tÌi khu ChÓ X„m Chi’u, quÀn 4. VÌi hµng qu∏n nh· nËi nhau li™n ti’p, mÔi n≠Ìng, chi™n, xµo ngµo ngπt, xe cÈ chπy ng≠Óc xuí... Æ©y mÌi ch›nh lµ nï bπn c∂m nhÀn Æ«y ÆÒ h≠¨ng vfi cÒa c∏c m„n ®n Æ≠Íng phË. Bπn c„ th” l«n l≠Ót thˆ tı c∏c m„n ba mi“n Bæc - Trung - Nam, m„n Hoa vÌi c¨m gµ, sÒi c∂o hay m„n NhÀt vÌi sushi...

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Are you ready for an irresistible street feast? Lose yourself in the Xom Chieu Market, district 4. Small kiosques intertwine with one another, the delicious smell of fried dishes permeates the air, cars scramble back and forth ... this is where the full flavor of street food comes alive. Here you can try dishes from the North - Central - South regions, Chinese dishes such as chicken rice, wontons or Japanese sushi ...

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Street food AT XOM CHIEU MARKET Text and photos: Ngoc Tran TRAVELLIVE

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o vÌi nhñg Æfia danh du lfich nÊi ti’ng Philippines nh≠ Manila, Palawan hay Boracay... th◊ Davao cfln qu∏ mÌi mŒ vÌi ng≠Íi Vi÷t. Nh≠ng Davao khńg chÿ lµ mÈt trong nhñg thµnh phË quan tr‰ng nh†t, c„ di÷n t›ch lÌn nh†t Philippines mµ cfln lµ thi™n Æ≠Íng cho c∂ du lfich nghÿ d≠Ïng vµ du lfich mπo hi”m nhÍ Æfia h◊nh Æa dπng. Chÿ vÌi mÈt vµi giÍ l∏i xe, bπn c„ th” tr∂i nghi÷m cuÈc sËng tı thµnh phË tÌi trang trπi, tı nÛi cao xuËng bi”n xanh thÀt d‘ dµng. ¬m th˘c Davao cÚng Æa dπng y nh≠ vÀy. DÔ lµ m„n ®n Æ≠Íng phË, qu∏n b◊nh d©n hay nhµ hµng sang tr‰ng th◊ sË l≠Óng m„n ®n cÚng c„ th” v› nh≠... c©y trong rıng. Nh≠ng bÙng dπ c„ hπn, n™n n’u m„n g◊ cÚng thˆ th◊ du kh∏ch thÀt d‘ "vÏ bÙng" Æ„. V◊ vÀy, n’u c„ c¨ hÈi th®m thÛ Davao, Æıng b· qua nhñg d†u †n »m th˘c mµ tí chia sŒ d≠Ìi Æ©y. Compared to the famous tourist destinations of the Philippines such as Manila, Palawan or Boracay... Davao is quite new to the Vietnamese. However, Davao is not merely one of the most important cities with the largest area in the Philippines, it is also a paradise for both relaxing and adventure travel thanks to its diverse geography. With only a short drive you can easily experience city life and farm life, climb up high mountains or see the blue sea. Davao's cuisine is as varied as its geography. Whether it is street food, casual dining or a fine dining restaurant, the number of dishes can be compared to the number of trees in the forest. But you can only fit so much in your stomach; if you wish to try everything you gaze upon then your belly may explode! If you have the opportunity to visit Davao, do not miss the culinary highlights below.

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Bπn Æ∑ bao giÍ Æ¯ng tr≠Ìc c∂ tr®m m„n ®n h†p d…n tı h≠¨ng v Æ’n mµu sæc vµ bËi rËi t˘ h·i "®n g◊"? Trong m†y ngµy ngæn ngÒi Î Davao, b˜a ®n nµo t´i cÚng mang t©m trπng dÔng dªng Æ«y thÛ v nh≠ th’. Have you ever stood in front of hundreds of tempting dishes, both in taste and color, but were too overwhelmed because you didn't know what to choose? During my short stay in Davao, I was this indecisive at every single meal.

SAGING - KHAI Vë, MïN CHêNH VÄ DESSERT "Saging" trong ti’ng Tagalog (mÈt trong hai ngń ng˜ ch›nh cÒa Philippines) lµ t™n g‰i loπi qu∂ nhi÷t ÆÌi h’t s¯c quen thuÈc: ChuËi. Davao nÊi ti’ng lµ vÔng trÂng chuËi lÌn nh†t, ch†t l≠Óng ngon nh†t vµ lµ nguÂn l˘c ch›nh giÛp Philippines trÎ thµnh quËc gia xu†t kh»u chuËi hµng Æ«u th’ giÌi. Ngay khi Æ∆t ch©n tÌi s©n bay Davao, du kh∏ch Æ∑ bæt g∆p nhñg h◊nh ∂nh qu∂ng b∏ cho chuËi. DÔng chuËi lµm nguy™n li÷u ch’ bi’n m„n ®n khńg ph∂i chuy÷n lπ, h«u nh≠ quËc gia nµo cÚng c„ m„n ®n lµm tı chuËi. ßi“u ngπc nhi™n Î Æ©y lµ danh s∏ch c∏c m„n ®n tı chuËi cÒa ng≠Íi Davao d≠Íng nh≠ dµi Æ’n b†t tÀn. ô Æ©u cÚng th†y chuËi, bã nµo cÚng c„ chuËi. C„ c∂ nhµ hµng chÿ chuy™n c∏c m„n chuËi vµ th˘c s˘ nÊi ti’ng nh≠ Saging Repablik, mÈt trong nhñg nhµ hµng h†p d…n du kh∏ch nh†t Davao.

SAGING - APERITIF, MAIN DISH AND DESSERT "Saging" in Tagalog (one of the two main languages of the Philippines) is a very familiar tropical fruit: Banana. Davao, known as the largest banana growing region, produces the highest quality product and is the primary reason that the Philippines is the world's leading banana exporter. The moment you arrive at Davao Airport, you immediately encounter images promoting bananas. Using bananas as an ingredient in cooking is not strange as almost every country has a dish made from bananas. That being said, I was still incredibly surprised by the endless list of banana dishes from Davao. Bananas are everywhere and in every meal. There are even banana-themed restaurants. The most famous one to apply this concept is Saging Repablik, one of Davao's most popular restaurants.

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TH§NG TIN TH£M - Visa: Philippines mi‘n visa cho du kh∏ch Vi÷t. - Hµnh tr◊nh: Tı Vi÷t Nam, du kh∏ch c„ th” Æ∆t vä cÒa h∑ng hµng khńg Cebu Pacific vµ Philippines Airlines Æ” tÌi Davao qua hai ch∆ng bay Hµ NÈi Manila - Davao ho∆c Sµi Gn - Manila - Davao. - Ph≠¨ng ti÷n di chuy”n: M∆c dÔ thµnh phË c„ xe bu˝t nh≠ng ph≠¨ng ti÷n giao thńg l˝ t≠Îng nh†t Î Æ©y lµ jeepney - t≠¨ng t˘ nh≠ xe tuk tuk Î Th∏i Lan. - ThÍi gian cho chuy’n Æi: Davao Æ≠Óc coi lµ mÈt trong nhñg nï n„ng nh†t th’ giÌi vÌi nhi÷t ÆÈ trung b◊nh c∂ n®m lµ 32OC. Tı th∏ng mÈt tÌi th∏ng n®m hµng n®m lµ thÍi gian Æãp nh†t Æ” kh∏m ph∏ Davao nhÍ c„ thÍi ti’t m∏t mŒ h¨n vµ ›t m≠a, ÆÏ »m ≠Ìt. - Chi ph›: B†t k˙ dch vÙ nµo Î Davao cÚng c„ chi ph› kh∏ d‘ chu, t≠¨ng Æ≠¨ng vÌi m¯c sËng Î Vi÷t Nam. Chºng hπn, bπn c„ th” mua cho m◊nh mÈt m„n ®n nhã tr™n Æ≠Íng phË vÌi gi∏ chÿ 40 - 50 Peso. MORE INFORMATION - Visa: Philippines exempt visa for Vietnamese visitors. - Itinerary: From Vietnam, travelers can book tickets with Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airlines to Davao through two flights: Ha Noi - Manila - Davao or Sai Gon - Manila - Davao. - Transportation: Although the city has a bus system, the ideal means of transportation is jeepney - similar to the tuk tuk in Thailand. - Best time to visit: Davao is considered one of the hottest places in the world with an average annual temperature of 320C. Each year, January to May is the best time to explore Davao, thanks to its cooler temperature and less rainy weather. - Cost: Any service in Davao is quite pleasant when it comes to cost, it is comparable to the cost of living in Vietnam. For example, you can buy a street snack for only 40 to 50 Pesos.

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ChuËi Æ≠Óc ®n t≠ï, lµm m„n khai vfi, m„n ch›nh, s†y kh´ vµ lµm thµnh nhi“u m„n ®n v∆t kh∏c nhau, phong phÛ vµ s∏ng tπo Æ’n b†t ngÍ. Tr™n Æ≠Íng phË, d‘ g∆p nh†t lµ chuËi chi™n phÒ Æ≠Íng, chuËi n≠Ìng phÒ chocolate, chuËi cuÈn Turon, chuËi ®n kÃm thfit lÓn n≠Ìng... ChuËi dÔng n†u ®n Î Davao th≠Íng lµ chuËi xanh ho∆c chuËi ch›n ≠¨ng. N’u ®n t≠ï, ng≠Íi d©n Î Æ©y khńg ®n chuËi ch›n tr¯ng cuËc nh≠ ng≠Íi Vi÷t mµ ®n ngay khi lÌp v· mÌi chuy”n sang mµu vµng. Trong c∏c nhµ hµng, bπn c„ th” khai vfi bªng salad chuËi vÌi nhi“u loπi sËt kh∏c nhau, hay n’m vfi chuËi chi™n gifln gifln ch†m mayonnaise (ho∆c sËt chocolate... C„ ÆÒ c∏c m„n ch›nh n†u tı chuËi vÌi thfit lÓn, thfit gµ, thfit bfl hay h∂i s∂n nh≠ s≠Ín lÓn BBQ vÌi sËt chuËi, canh s≠Ín n†u chuËi, t´m chuËi chi™n gifln, gµ sËt chuËi, bfl h«m chuËi, pancit chuËi (m˙ gπo xµo)... N’u v…n ch≠a ng∏n chuËi, bπn c„ th” k’t thÛc bã ®n bªng pancake chuËi, kem chuËi ho∆c b∏nh kem chuËi... N’u v…n cfln h¯ng thÛ vÌi chuËi, du kh∏ch c„ th” Æi th®m nńg trπi. Tı trung t©m thµnh phË, sau hai giÍ Æi xe, tí Æ∑ tÌi Hijo Resort, nï c„ mÈt trong nhñg ÆÂn Æi“n chuËi l©u ÆÍi nh†t Î Davao vµ Æ≠Óc tÀn mæt tham quan quy tr◊nh trÂng vµ s∂n xu†t chuËi bio cÚng nh≠ c¨ sÎ nh©n giËng chuËi bªng ph≠¨ng ph∏p c†y m´. Lfich ch®m s„c, lµm Æ†t, t≠Ìi n≠Ìc... Æ≠Óc ti’n hµnh r†t nghi™m ng∆t n™n s∂n ph»m thu h∏i Æ≠Óc c„ k›ch cÏ r†t Æ“u nhau, khńg c„ chuy÷n ph©n loπi Æ’n m†y ph»m c†p. Chæc hºn, bπn sœ c„ mÈt tour ngæn thÛ vfi.

CÉ NG\ VÄ C•M M#C ß≠Óc bi”n v©y quanh n™n h∂i s∂n lµ th¯ r†t sΩn Î Davao, Æ∆c bi÷t c∏ ngı v©y vµng lµ ni“m t˘ hµo cÒa ng≠Íi d©n thµnh phË nµy. N’u bπn lµ t›n ÆÂ cÒa m„n sashimi c∏ ngı th◊ khńg c«n ph∂i tÌi NhÀt B∂n. Davao lµ Æi”m Æ’n tuy÷t vÍi Æ” bπn th≠Îng th¯c c∏c m„n ®n ÆÛng chu»n »m th˘c cÒa x¯ sÎ m∆t trÍi m‰c vÌi gi∏ rŒ h¨n r†t nhi“u. Nh≠ng Æıng tÌi Davao chÿ Æ” ®n sashimi v◊ nhñg m„n c∏ ngı ch’ bi’n theo c∏ch cÒa ng≠Íi Æfia ph≠¨ng cÚng h’t s¯c Æ∆c bi÷t.

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Bananas are eaten fresh, they can be prepared as appetizers and main dishes, or be dried and made into various snacks. They are very diverse and can be surprisingly creative. On the street, the most popular are dried banana chips with sugar, grilled banana with chocolate, deep-fried banana rolls (Turon), bananas served with grilled pork... Bananas used in Davao are usually green bananas or near ripe bananas. The Davao locals prefer slightly unripened green bananas, unlike in Vietnam where the preference is ripe and yellow. In restaurants, as a starter, you can choose banana salad with a variety of sauces, or savor the crispy sweet fried bananas (or enjoy them with chocolate sauce)... There are a variety of main dishes cooked from bananas ranging from pork, chicken, beef to seafood. You will find dishes such as BBQ pork ribs with banana sauce, rib soup with banana, crispy fried shrimp with banana, chicken with banana sauce, beef stew with banana, banana pancit (fried rice noodles)...

ChuËi Æ≠Óc ®n t≠¨i, lµm m„n khai v, m„n ch›nh, s†y kh´ vµ lµm thµnh nhi“u m„n ®n v∆t kh∏c nhau Bananas are eaten fresh, they can be prepared as appetizers and main dishes, or be dried and made into various snacks

If bananas have not driven you bananas, you can visit the banana plantation. After a two hours drive from the city center, I arrived at the Hijo resort, one of the two oldest banana plantations in Davao, to visit the plantation. Here you can view the production process of bio-bananas and learn about the propagation of bananas using a tissue culture method. The care schedule, soil preparation, watering, etc. is very strict in order to insure that each product is collected in a uniform size. The sizes are nearly identical so the separation process is simple. This tour is thoroughly interesting.

TUNA AND SQUID Surrounded by the ocean, seafood is abundant in Davao, especially yellowfin tuna, the pride of the city. If you are a fan of excellent tuna sashimi, there is no need to travel to Japan. Davao is a great destination to enjoy the quality cuisine of the rising sun country at a much cheaper price. But do not travel to Davao just for sashimi as the local method of cooking tuna is quite special. Each part of the tuna is used to prepare delicious, strange and attractive dishes such as salad, grilled tuna gills, ragout, curry, steak and even tuna fish cooked with sauce. Tuna salad with balls of tuna fillet is served with pickled cucumber, this dish is almost identical to the Vietnamese salad however it is stranger and more attractive with fresh balls of tuna. TRAVELLIVE

C¨m m˘c Æ≠Óc n†u vÌi t´m, cµ rËt, hµnh, t·i, mÈt sË loπi gia vfi vµ thµnh ph«n Æ∆c bi÷t nh†t lµ tÛi m˘c cÒa con m˘c khi’n c¨m c„ mµu Æen Æ∆c tr≠ng. H«u h’t nhñg ng≠Íi bπn Æi cÔng nh„m vÌi tí khi th†y mµu sæc cÒa m„n ®n Æ“u ng«n ngπi b· qua cho tÌi khi Æ≠Óc gi∂i th›ch v“ nguy™n li÷u mÌi r„n rän thˆ mÈt mi’ng nh·. T†t nhi™n lµ sau Æ„ c¨m m˘c giµnh Æ≠Óc s˘ quan t©m Æ∆c bi÷t nhÍ h≠¨ng vfi bÔi bÔi ÆÈc Æ∏o. Vµ kinh nghi÷m tí c„ Æ≠Óc sau bã ®n lµ khńg n™n "trńg m∆t mµ bæt h◊nh dong".

BÉNH NGñT TRUY≈N THˇNG DÔ »m th˘c cÒa Davao cfln nhi“u m„n Æ∆c bi÷t nh≠ng tí th˘c s˘ †n t≠Óng vÌi b∏nh ng‰t truy“n thËng cÒa ng≠Íi Æfia ph≠¨ng. Ng≠Íi Davao th≠Íng Æ∑i kh∏ch nhñg loπi b∏nh nµy Æ” bµy t· lflng hi’u kh∏ch vµ giÌi thi÷u v®n h„a b∂n Æfia. Khi tí Æ“ nghfi mÈt ng≠Íi d©n giÌi thi÷u v“ c∏c m„n ®n nµy, tí Æ∑ nhÀn th†y ni“m vui l†p l∏nh trong mæt vµ s˘ say s≠a trong c∏ch n„i cÒa anh.

ıng bÈ phÀn cÒa c∏ ngı Æ“u Æ≠Óc tÀn dÙng Æ” ch’ bi’n thµnh nhñg m„n ®n ngon, lπ, h†p d…n nh≠: salad, mang c∏ ngı n≠Ìng, ragout, cµ ri, b›tt’t vµ thÀm ch› lµ... c∏ ngı kho. Salad c∏ ngı ®n vÌi thfit fillet c∏ ngı th∏i vi™n kÃm vÌi d≠a chuÈt b„p chua, m„n ®n nµy g«n giËng vÌi m„n nÈm cÒa Vi÷t Nam nh≠ng lπ vµ thu hÛt h¨n nhÍ nhñg vi™n c∏ ngı t≠ï ngon. C„ du kh∏ch cho rªng khńg ai c„ th” c≠Ïng lπi s¯c hÛt cÒa m„n Æuí c∏ ngı n„ng b·ng ng©m trong n≠Ìc sËt m∆n ng‰t. Ng≠Íi kh∏c lπi cho rªng m„n kare kare Æ≠Óc lµm tı sÙn v©y c∏ ngı gifln s«n sÀt Æ…m n≠Ìc sËt bäo bÔi ®n kÃm c¨m n„ng mÌi lµ tuy÷t Æÿnh. Ti’c nuËi nh†t cÒa tí lµ khńg c„ c¨ hÈi thˆ m„n phÎ c∏ ngı adobong Æ” so s∏nh vÌi phÎ Vi÷t. Menu c∏ ngı theo phong c∏ch Æfia ph≠¨ng ch≠a dıng lπi Î Æ©y. N’u muËn t◊m hi”u th™m, bπn c«n ph∂i Æ’n Davao. B™n cπnh c∏ ngı th◊ c¨m m˘c cÚng lµ mÈt m„n tí muËn Æ“ cÀp Æ’n. CÚng lµ m„n ®n c„ xu†t x¯ tı NhÀt B∂n nh≠ng dÔ Î NhÀt hay Î Davao th◊ c¨m m˘c cÚng khńg d‘ ki’m, th≠Íng chÿ c„ Î mÈt sË nhµ hµng sang tr‰ng vÌi gi∏ khńg h“ rŒ.

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ßi”m chung cÒa nhñg loπi b∏nh nµy lµ r†t ng‰t, th≠Íng lµm tı gπo n’p, c„ th” thay ÆÊi chÛt ›t nguy™n li÷u tÔy theo sÎ th›ch ho∆c kh»u vfi cÒa Æ«u b’p, dÔng cho c∏c bã ®n nhã. V› dÙ, biko Æ≠Óc lµm tı gπo n’p t›m, xay nhuy‘n, k’t hÓp vÌi sã dıa, muËi, Æ≠Íng vµ n≠Ìc äp gıng rÂi Æ≠a vµo nÂi h†p tı 25 - 30 phÛt. Biko th≠Íng dÔng Æ” ®n s∏ng, kÃm vÌi chocolate n„ng ho∆c xoµi ch›n n™n b∏nh c„ vfi ng‰t sæc, dÔ vfi ngon nh≠ng kh„ ®n Æ≠Óc nhi“u. M∆c dÔ c„ chÒng loπi phong phÛ nh≠ng cassava cake, biko vµ bibingka lµ nhñg m„n b∏nh ng‰t Æ≠Óc sˆ dÙng phÊ bi’n nh†t Î Davao. C„ th” nh◊n th†y c∏ch ch’ bi’n mÈt sË loπi b∏nh nµy c„ Æi”m chung vÌi c∏ch ch’ bi’n c∏c ÆÂ ®n nhã truy“n thËng Vi÷t Nam. Ti™u bi”u lµ cassava c„ h≠¨ng vfi kh∏ giËng chÃ bµ cËt. Ngoµi ra, cÚng c„ mÈt sË loπi sˆ dÙng ph´ mai (cheese) lµm nguy™n li÷u khi’n h≠¨ng vfi c„ s˘ hfla hÓp »m th˘c É - ¢u, chºng hπn nh≠ b∏nh puto, maja blanca, pichi pichi... Ph∂i ch®ng, tı nhñg mi’ng b∏nh bä nh·, Davao cÚng muËn cho du kh∏ch th†y s˘ cÎi mÎ, sΩn sµng hfla nhÀp cÔng th’ giÌi cÒa m◊nh ch®ng? Several visitors believe that no one can resist the allure of a hot tuna tail dipped in salty sweet sauce. Others have suggested that kare kare, made from crispy tuna cartilage dipped in fat sauce accompanied by hot rice, is the best dish. What I regret the most is not having the chance to try the adobong tuna noodles to compare with Vietnamese phÎ. The menu of tuna is quite long. For the full experience you have to visit Davao to see for yourself.

Aside from tuna, squid is also a dish worthy of mention. This particular dish originates in Japan, but whether in Japan or in Davao, squid is not easy to come by as it is typically only available in luxury restaurants at high prices. This dish is cooked with squid, shrimp, carrot, shallot, garlic, and special ingredients. The most important ingredient being squid ink, which adds a distinctive blackness to the rice. It was for this reason that many of my friends hesitated at first, only daring to take a taste of the dish once it was explained to them. Of course, after this first impression, squid rice quickly became our favorite dish thanks to its unique buttery taste. And the lesson I learned after this meal is "Don't judge a book by its cover".

TRADITIONAL PASTRIES Although Davao's cuisine has many specialties, I was really impressed by the local traditional pastries. The people of Davao often treat their guests with these cakes as a show of hospitality and as an introduction to the indigenous culture. When I asked a local to introduce me to this dish, I saw his eyes light up with excitement and his voice boom with passion. The general flavor of these cakes are an incredible sweetness, they are traditionally made from glutinous rice. Often these dishes are altered depending on the taste of the chef. For example, biko is made from milled violet glutinous rice and combined with coconut milk, salt, sugar and ginger juice that is put into the autoclave for 25 - 30 minutes. Biko is often served for breakfast, accompanied by hot chocolate or ripe mango, bringing a very sweet taste to the cake. Despite the rich diversity of cakes, cassava, biko and bibingka are the most popular variety in Davao. It is possible to see the commonalities between these cakes and traditional Vietnamese snacks. Typical cassava flavor is quite similar to Vietnamese sweet soup. In addition, some cakes also incorporate cheese as a ingredient, adding a European flavor to an Asian pastry. To name a few: puto, maja blanca, pichi pichi... I wonder if through these small pastries, Davao wants to show its openness and spread a message to the world, that the island is ready to integrate?

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ßëA ßIÕM PHÅI TõI TRONG THÉNG 7 FIVE MUST VISIT LOCATIONS IN JULY

Bµi: B∂o Khuy™n - Ånh: Nhi“u t∏c gi∂ Text: Bao Khuyen - Photos: Many authors

C´ T´ xanh m∏t vµo nhñg ngµy cuËi hÃ, Cń ß∂o mÔa rÔa ÆŒ tr¯ng, th®m Æ∂o L˝ S¨n, nhñg l‘ hÈi Æ∆c sæc tπi Canada hay Israel Æãp du dµng trong thÍi khæc giao mÔa. Th∏ng 7 nµy n’u bπn cn Æang b®n kho®n ch≠a bi’t Æi Æ©u, vÀy h∑y cÔng Travellive l≠Ìt qua 5 Æi”m Æ’n thÛ v nµy nhä! Co To is a green summer paradise. Con Dao houses a spectacle of turtles laying their eggs. Ly Son island is the place to chill. Special festivals abound in Canada. Not least, enjoy stunning Israel during the changing of the seasons. If you are still wondering where to go this July, let's glide through these 5 exciting destinations with Travellive!

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ßÅO C§ T§ - "LAM BI⁄C ßÜM ßÄ"

´ T´ lµ hfln Æ∂o Æãp nªm Î ph›a ßńg cÒa tÿnh Qu∂ng Ninh, c∏ch Vfinh Hπ Long 80 km. Nï Æ©y Æ≠Óc m÷nh danh lµ b∑i bi”n Æãp nh†t cÒa mi“n Bæc bÎi s˘ hoang vu, nguy™n s¨ vµ y™n b◊nh. ß’n C´ T´, bπn sœ b†t ngÍ vÌi khung c∂nh thay ÆÊi li™n tÙc xung quanh Æ∂o. Nhñg b∑i bi”n xanh b™n bÍ c∏t træng mfin thoai tho∂i, nhñg con Æ≠Íng nh· ngoªn nghÃo xuy™n rıng, nhñg v∏ch nÛi hi”m trÎ hay b’n tµu Æńg ÆÛc nhÈn nhfip.

TH§NG TIN TH£M - Di chuy”n: Bπn c„ th” Æi xe kh∏ch tı Hµ NÈi Æ’n V©n ßÂn ho∆c C»m Ph∂, rÂi tı nh˜ng Æi”m nµy, bπn c„ th” bæt xe Æi ti’p Æ’n c∂ng C∏i RÂng. Tı b’n c∂ng bπn sœ di chuy”n bªng tµu Æ” ra Æ∂o C´ T´. - ¬m th˘c: S¯a, m˘c, c∏ chai mÈt næng, s∏ sÔng, b“ b“ Î C´ T´ lµ nh˜ng Æ∆c s∂n qu˝ cÒa vÔng Æ∂o nµy mµ bπn nh†t Ænh ph∂i thˆ. - M∏ch nh·: H∑y dµnh 3 ngµy cho chuy’n Æi th®m Æ∂o

v◊ bπn cn ph∂i tham quan B∑i Æ∏ C«u M˛, Nhµ thÍ C´ T´, B∑i tæm Vµn Ch∂y, C∂ng Bæc Vµ, C´ T´ con... Ngoµi ra, bπn c„ th” Æ¯ng Î c∂ng C∏i RÂng ngæm c∂nh tµu thuy“n t†p nÀp Î vnh B∏i Tˆ Long. INFORMATION - Transport: You can take a car from Ha Noi to Van Don or Cam Pha, then from here you can continue by car to Cai Rang port. Once you arrive at the port, you will need to switch to a boat for Co To island.

- Cuisine: Jellyfish, squid, half dried flatheads, peanut worm, and mantis shrimp in Co To are the must-try specialties of this island. - Tips: You should spend at least 3 days on the island tour taking in such places as Cau My rock reef, Co To Church, Van Chay beach, North Port and small Co To... You can stand on the harbor at Cai Rong and watch the crowded cruise boats drift by in Bai Tu Long bay.

ß∂o C´ T´ Æãp nh†t vµo mÔa hÃ nh≠ng cµng tuy÷t vÍi h¨n vµo th∏ng 7, khi mÔa m≠a b∑o Æang ngÌt d«n, s„ng bi”n cÚng dfiu dµng, ™m ∂ h¨n. ß„ lµ thÍi Æi”m th›ch hÓp cho bπn ngæm hoµng hń bi”n l†p l∏nh ∏nh vµng. ß∆c bi÷t, bπn c„ th” tham gia l∆n bi”n Æ” ngæm san h´ vµ sinh vÀt bi”n sËng ÆÈng. C´ T´ chæc chæn sœ mang Æ’n c∂m gi∏c th≠ th∏i cho nhñg ngµy cuËi hÃ cÒa bπn.

THE DEEP BLUE CO TO ISLAND Co To is a striking island located in the east of Quang Ninh province, 80 km from Ha Long Bay. Thanks to its wild, authentic and peaceful beauty, Co To is known as the most pristine beach of the North. The changing scenery of Co To will surprise you with its blue beaches, soft sand, narrow forest paths, rugged cliffs and bustling crowds. The most wonderful season to visit Co To is in summer, especially in July when the rainy season abates and the waves lap gently against the shore. This is the ideal time to contemplate the sparkling yellow sunset. In particular, you can partake in scuba diving along coral reefs amongst the lovely marine life. Co To will surely bring a relaxing sensation to your summer days. TRAVELLIVE

L≥ S•N - ßÅO JEJU CûA VIåT NAM L˝ S¨n lµ mÈt huy÷n Æ∂o thuÈc tÿnh Qu∂ng Ng∑i nªm c∏ch bÍ 30 km. MuËn vµo trong Æ∂o, bπn nh†t Æfinh ph∂i ngÂi tµu, Æ„ cÚng lµ l˝ do khi’n nhi“u bπn ng«n ngπi khi th®m Æ∂o L˝ S¨n. Tuy nhi™n, Æ∑ Æ’n Æ©y rÂi bπn sœ ph∂i thıa nhÀn thÍi gian ngÂi tµu hoµn toµn x¯ng Æ∏ng bÎi hfln Æ∂o nµy v´ cÔng hoang s¨, t˘ nhi™n vµ b◊nh dfi. MÔa Æãp nh†t Æ” Æi du lfich L˝ S¨n lµ tı th∏ng 6 Æ’n th∏ng 9, thÍi Æi”m nµy bi”n ™m, n≠Ìc cπn vµ khńg c„ s„ng lÌn. Bπn sœ tr∏nh Æ≠Óc nhñg c¨n m≠a b∑o th†t th≠Íng Àp Æ’n lµm gi∏n Æoπn chuy’n Æi. ß∆c bi÷t, vµo th∏ng 6 vµ th∏ng 7 Æ’n L˝ S¨n bπn c„ th” th≠Îng th¯c d≠a h†u Hæc M¸ Nh©n v◊ Æ©y lµ thÍi gian thu hoπch. D≠a h†u ch›nh lµ mÈt Æ∆c s∂n cÒa vÔng Æ∂o nµy mµ bπn nh†t Æfinh ph∂i thˆ. B™n cπnh Æ„, n’u Æ∑ c†t cńg Æ’n L˝ S¨n mµ ch≠a th®m Æ∂o Bä, ch≠a ghä CÊng Tfl Vfl, ch≠a tham quan chÔa Hang th◊ qu∂ lµ Æ∏ng ti’c.

LY SON - JEJU OF VIET NAM

TH§NG TIN TH£M - Di chuy”n: Bπn c„ th” Æi tµu lˆa, m∏y bay vµ xe kh∏ch Æ” tÌi Æ≠Óc Qu∂ng Ng∑i. Tı Qu∂ng Ng∑i bæt xe Æi c∂ng Sa K˙ vµ tı b’n c∂ng sœ lu´n c„ tµu Æ≠a bπn ra Æ∂o. - ¬m th˘c: ß∆c s∂n cÒa L˝ S¨n lµ g·i t·i, g·i rong bi”n, cua hu˙nh Æ’, c∏ tµ ma, ch∏o nhum bi”n vµ d≠a h†u... - M∏ch nh·: Th∏ng 7 nµy bπn chÿ c«n dµnh 3 ngµy lµ

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c„ th” th®m thÛ h’t Æ∂o L˝ S¨n. Ng≠Íi d©n Î Æ©y r†t nhi÷t t◊nh vµ th©n thi÷n n™n n’u bπn c«n s˘ giÛp ÆÏ h∑y h·i h‰. Ngoµi ra, Æıng qu™n mang theo thuËc say tµu xe vµ ÆÂ chËng næng INFORMATION - Transport: You can take a train, plane or car to get to Quang Ngai, from here you may use the city's Sa Ky port. From the harbor, there are always ships to

take you to the island. - Cuisine: The specialties of Ly Son are garlic salad, seaweed salad, king crab, ta ma fish, sea urchin porridge and watermelon... - Tip: This July, you only need to set aside 3 days to visit the island of Ly Son. The locals here are incredibly enthusiastic and friendly and they are always eager to help. Do not forget to bring sea sickness pills and sunscreen.

Ly Son is an island district of Quang Ngai province, located 30 km from the shore. This island is only reachable by boat which is why many may hesitate to visit Ly Son. However, upon your arrival, you will find the trip well worth your time as the island is completely untamed, natural and idyllic. The best period to travel to Ly Son is from June to September, when the sea is low and quiet and the water like glass. This is also the best time to avoid interruptions such as erratic storms and rain. June and July in Ly Son are harvest months for the Hac My Nhan watermelon, a delicacy of this island. If you want to make your trip to Ly Son complete and without regret, be sure to visit the To Vo gate or Hang Pagoda.

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C§N ßÅO - MùA RùA ßà TR`NG

TH§NG TIN TH£M - Di chuy”n: Bπn c„ th” Æi m∏y bay Æ’n s©n bay C· ˇng - Bµ Ra VÚng Tµu, c∏ch th tr†n 12 km ho∆c Æi tµu Æ’n b’n c∂ng B’n ß«m c∏ch th tr†n cÚng t«m 12 km. Tı nh˜ng Æi”m Æ„ bπn c„ th” di chuy”n bªng xe m∏y ho∆c taxi Æ” v´ trong Æ∂o. - ¬m th˘c: ¬m th˘c kh∏ phong phÛ. Bπn c„ th” thˆ c∏ thu mÈt næng, m¯t hπt bµng, ch∏o hµu, mæm nhum... - M∏ch nh·: Chÿ vÌi 3 ngµy lµ bπn c„ th” kh∏m

ph∏ h’t C´n ß∂o. Tuy nhi™n n’u bπn muËn tham gia ch®m s„c rÔa bi”n bπn ph∂i Î l©u h¨n. Hn B∂y Cπnh lµ n¨i b∂o tÂn rÔa bi”n lÌn nh†t Vi÷t Nam, bπn c„ th” Î lπi Æ©y nhi“u ngµy.

INFORMATION - Transport: You can take a plane to Co Ong Airport - Ba Ria Vung Tau, 12 km from town, or take a train to Ben Dam wharf which is also about 12 km away from town. From there, you can travel by

C¯ vµo th∏ng 7 lµ Cń ß∂o lπi nhÈn nhfip du kh∏ch trong vµ ngoµi n≠Ìc. BÎi Æ©y lµ thÍi Æi”m hµng tr®m c∏ th” rÔa bi”n t◊m v“ ÆŒ tr¯ng tr™n hfln Æ∂o xanh ngæt c„ b∑i c∏t træng mfin vµ kh› hÀu m∏t mŒ nµy. N’u bπn Æ®ng k˝ tham gia c∏c kh„a ch®m s„c rÔa bi”n, bπn sœ c„ c¨ hÈi t◊m hi”u v“ qu∏ tr◊nh ÆŒ tr¯ng cÒa rÔa hay cÔng nh©n vi™n ki”m l©m cho rÔa vµo gi· vµ Æ≠a chÛng xuËng bÍ c∏t g«n bi”n. ß≠Óc bi’t rªng c¯ 1000 motorbike or taxi to con rÔa bi”n nÎ ra chÿ c„ 1 con sËng s„t Æ’n khi tr≠Îng the island. thµnh n™n Æ©y lµ vi÷c lµm v´ cÔng h˜u ›ch cho th’ giÌi - Cuisine: Con Dao's cuisine is very diverse. ÆÈng vÀt. You can try half dried mackerel, terminalia catappa roasted fruit, oyster porridge, and salted nhum...

- Tip: In only 3 days, you can explore Con Dao, but you may want to extend your stay if you wish to take care of sea turtles. Hon Bay Canh ranger station is the largest marine turtle conservation in Vietnam and can be enjoyed for many days.

Nh≠ng Cń ß∂o khńg chÿ c„ rÔa bi”n, nï Æ©y cfln Æãp nÊi ti’ng bÎi vŒ Æãp th¨ mÈng, t˘ nhi™n vµ nï tÀp trung nhi“u sinh vÀt bi”n Æa dπng. DÔ Cń ß∂o cÚng sœ m≠a vµo mÔa hÃ tuy nhi™n m≠a Î Æ©y khńg käo dµi, chÿ sau vµi ti’ng lµ b∑i bi”n lπi xanh ngÛt t«m mæt, th›ch hÓp cho nhñg cuÈc l∆n bi”n.

CON DAO DURING TURTLE EGG-LAYING SEASON

Every July, Con Dao is bustling with domestic and foreign visitors, because this is when hundreds of sea turtles come back to lay eggs on the blue island with fine white sand and enjoyable weather. If you register for turtle care courses, you will have the opportunity to learn about the turtle's egg laying process and help the forest rangers by placing turtles in baskets and transporting them to nearby sands. It is well known that for every 1000 sea turtle hatchlings, only one survives to adulthood; your help will be of great importance to the animal kingdom. But Con Dao has more to offer than just sea turtles. This place is also famous for its gorgeous, romantic natural wonders where many marine animals call home. Con Dao can be rainy in summer but the rain here does not last long. Shortly after the rain, the blue color of the beach will reappear and the weather becomes suitable for diving once more. TRAVELLIVE

TH§NG TIN TH£M - Di chuy”n: ô Vi÷t Nam chÿ c„ s©n bay quËc t’ T©n S¨n Nh†t vµ s©n bay NÈi Bµi lµ c„ chuy’n bay Æ’n Tel Aviv - Israel. ThÍi gian bay t«m 20 ti’ng ÆÂng hÂ. - ¬m th˘c: Bπn c„ th” thˆ c∏c m„n ®n truy“n thËng cÒa ng≠Íi Israel nh≠ Shakshouka, sËt kem ÆÀu gµ Hummus, b∏nh m◊ cuÈn trn Rugelach vµ tr∏i Sabra Æ∆c s∂n. - M∏ch nh·: Bπn c„ th” dµnh 8 - 10 ngµy Æ” kh∏m ph∏ Israel. C„ mÈt l≠u ˝ nh· lµ Israel khńg c†p visa cho kh∏ch lŒ n™n bπn c«n du lch theo nh„m tı 5 ng≠Íi trÎ l™n. Vµ v◊ khńg d‘ Æ” Æ’n Æ≠Óc Israel n™n bπn h∑y tranh thÒ tham quan nhñg Æi”m du lch nÊi ti’ng nh≠ Bi”n Ch’t, B∂o tµng Israel, NÛi ß“n (Temple Mount) hay B¯c t≠Íng Than kh„c... INFORMATION

ISRAEL - HÄNH H¶•NG V≈ MI≈N ßƒT THÉNH Israel Æ≠Óc bi’t Æ’n nh≠ vÔng Æ†t cÒa ba tń gi∏o lÌn: Do Th∏i gi∏o, Kito gi∏o vµ HÂi gi∏o. Tuy nhi™n muËn hµnh h≠¨ng v“ mi“n Æ†t th∏nh th◊ bπn c«n t◊m hi”u tr≠Ìc v“ thÍi ti’t Î Æ©y. V◊ mÔa m≠a Î Israel th≠Íng käo dµi suËt mÔa Æńg n™n tı th∏ng 4 Æ’n th∏ng 7 lµ thÍi gian l˝ t≠Îng nh†t. LÛc nµy kh› hÀu Israel kh∏ m∏t mŒ vµ d‘ chfiu, khńg qu∏ n„ng cÚng khńg qu∏ lπnh. Bπn d‘ dµng tham quan c∏c cńg tr◊nh ki’n trÛc tń gi∏o Î Jerusalem, thµnh phË khńg ngÒ Tel Aviv - nï Æ≠Óc m÷nh danh lµ thung lÚng Silicon th¯ 2 cÒa th’ giÌi. Hay thÀm ch› bπn cfln c„ th” kh∏m ph∏ Bi”n Ch’t, vÔng bi”n ch¯a nhi“u kho∏ng ch†t vµ c„ hµm l≠Óng muËi cao g†p 9 l«n c∏c vÔng bi”n kh∏c. C„ qu∏ nhi“u l› do cho bπn t◊m v“ vÌi Israel trong mÔa hÃ nµy. Nï mµ kh› hÀu tuy÷t vÍi, c∂nh sæc Æfia l˝ thay ÆÊi, nï qui tÙ nhñg di t›ch lfich sˆ tń gi∏o, vÔng Æ†t l≠u gi˜ nhi“u nät v®n h„a cÊ x≠a vµ cÚng lµ vÔng Æ†t cÒa tr› tu÷ bÀc nh†t.

ISRAEL - PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Israel is known as the crossroad of three great religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. If you want to make a pilgrimage to the holy land, check the weather in advance, as the rainy season in Israel usually lasts throughout the winter; from April to July is the ideal period. During this period, the climate of Israel is quite cool and pleasant, neither too hot nor too cold. This will

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allow you to comfortably visit the religious monuments and stunning architecture in Jerusalem, the sleepless city of Tel Aviv - often considered the second Silicon Valley of the world - or you can even explore the Dead Sea, rich in minerals with 9 times the salt content of other seas.

- Transport: In Vietnam, you can only take a fly to Tel Aviv - Israel from Tan Son Nhat airport and Noi Bai airport, taking about 20 hours. - Cuisine: You can try traditional Israeli dishes such as Shakshouka, Israeli-Style Hummus, Rugelach and symbolic Sabra fruit. -Tips: You should spend 8 - 10 days exploring Israel. Keep in mind that Israel does not issue visas to individual visitors, so you need to travel in groups of five or more. Since there may be difficulties getting to Israel, be sure to make time to see each of the famous sites including the Dead Sea, the Israel Museum, the Temple Mount and the Wailing Wall.

There is a plethora of reasons to visit Israel this summer. Wonderful climate, changing landscape ripe with historical religious landmarks. Not only is this land home to many ancient cultures, it is also a country of vast intellect.

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TH§NG TIN TH£M - Di chuy”n: ô Vi÷t Nam bπn c„ th” xu†t ph∏t tı s©n bay quËc t’ T©n S¨n Nh†t ho∆c s©n bay quËc t’ NÈi Bµi Æ” tÌi Monträal. Ri™ng Î Monträal bπn c„ th” di chuy”n bªng ´ t´, xe bus.

MONTR–AL, CANADA - CóI NGU¤N CûA LŸ HóI MÔa Æńg Î Canada nhi÷t ÆÈ th≠Íng lπnh vµ m≠a nhi“u v◊ th’ n’u ch‰n Canada lµ Æi”m Æ’n th◊ mÔa hÃ v…n lµ th›ch hÓp nh†t. ô Monträal, Canada mÔa hÃ lµ mÔa cao Æi”m v◊ thÍi ti’t Æãp nh†t n®m. ß∆c bi÷t, Æ’n Monträal bπn sœ c„ c¨ hÈi tham d˘ l‘ hÈi Jazz Festival vµo Æ«u th∏ng 7, l‘ hÈi hµi kfich Just for Laughs vµ Fantasia l‘ hÈi v“ phim vµo giã th∏ng 7.

- ¬m th˘c: Monträal c„ cÈng ÆÂng ng≠Íi Vi÷t sinh sËng v◊ th’ bπn c„ th” t◊m c∏c m„n ®n Vi÷t Î Æ©y. Tuy nhi™n th≠Îng th¯c Æ∆c s∂n n¨i Æ©y cÚng lµ Æi“u thÛ v, bπn c„ th” thˆ Poutine, Bagels, Smoked Meat sandwich, Lamb in Charlevoix... - M∏ch nh·: Bπn c„

th” dµnh mÈt tu«n dπo chï quanh thµnh phË Monträal. BÎi nï Æ©y c„ ra nhi“u cńg tr◊nh ki’n trÛc vµ b∂o tµng Æãp mæt. B™n cπnh Æ„, n’u bπn ≠a th›ch mua sæm th◊ con Æ≠Íng T©y Ste-Catherine lµ nï tÀp trung nhi“u câ hµng ÆÈc Æ∏o cÔng nhñg trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi lÌn. INFORMATION - Transport: In Vietnam, you can depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport or Noi Bai International Airport to Monträal. In Monträal you can travel either by car or bus.

- Cuisine: Monträal has a huge Vietnamese community, so you can easily find Vietnamese cuisine. However, the specialties such as Poutine, Bagels, Smoked Meat sandwich, and Lamb in Charlevoix are also delectable experiences. - Tip: You can spend a week perusing Monträal to visit its beautiful architectural monuments and museums. Also, if you love shopping, the West Ste-Catherine Street is home to many unique shops and major shopping centers.

Monträal lµ thµnh phË lÌn cÒa tÿnh Quäbec thuÈc Canada. Nï Æ©y trÎ thµnh trung t©m gi∏o dÙc, ngh÷ thuÀt, nhπc sËng vµ lµ khu du lfich sinh th∏i c†p cao. Thµnh phË nµy lµ mËi dung hfla giã nhñg thfi tr†n nh· l∑ng mπn vµ s˘ tinh t’ cÒa nhñg thµnh phË lÌn. ßi”m nÊi bÀt cÒa Montreal cfln lµ khËi ki’n trÛc Habitat 67, Vi÷n b∂o tµng Biodome, Th∏nh Æ≠Íng ß¯c Bµ Basilica vµ c∂ng Old Port. Kh∏m ph∏ Monträal bπn sœ c∂m nhÀn Æ≠Óc s˘ tuy÷t vÍi vµ †n t≠Óng cÒa thµnh phË sí ÆÈng nµy.

MONTR–AL, CANADA - THE ORIGIN OF FESTIVALS Winter in Canada is generally cold and rainy so if Canada is your chosen destination, summer is the ideal season thanks to the temperate weather. Consider Monträal, packed with festivals throughout July, such as the Jazz Festival in early July, the Just for Laughs comedy festival and the Fantasia Film Festival in mid-July. Monträal is Quäbec's largest city - the central hub of education, art, live music and top-notch eco-tourism. This city is a mix of a romantic little town and the elegant air of a metropolitan. Monträal's highlights include Habitat 67, Biodome Museum, Notre Dame Basilica and Old Port. Discover Monträal this summer to experience the awe and splendor of this vibrant city. TRAVELLIVE

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Th∏m hi”m TRÅI NGHIåM MùA Há TH∫NG ß`NG

Bµi vµ ∂nh: Nga Tr«n

ß≠Óc xem lµ mÈt trong n®m Æ≠Íng trek Æãp nh†t ch©u É, Annapurna Circuit Î mi“n Trung Nepal chinh phÙc l˜ kh∏ch bªng nhñg h◊nh ∂nh tuy÷t Æãp cÒa nÛi, rıng, hoa ÆÁ quy™n, hoa Æµo, hoa t∏o, nhñg Æÿnh tuy’t uy nghi Æ«y th∏ch th¯c. ChÛng tí Æ∑ bæt Æ«u hµnh tr◊nh Æ„n chµo mÔa hÃ Î nhñg nï thºng Æ¯ng Æ«y c∂m xÛc nh≠ th’.

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Annapurna lµ mÈt d∑y nÛi lÌn nªm trong h÷ thËng d∑y Himalaya vµ nªm Î khu v˘c mi“n trung cÒa Nepal, vÌi bËn Æÿnh cao tı 6.000 m - 8.000 m Æ∏nh sË th¯ t˘ Annapurna I, II, III, IV. Annapurna trong ti’ng Phπn c„ ngh‹a lµ "dÂi dµo l≠¨ng th˘c", ch›nh v◊ vÀy khi n„i v“ Annapurna, ng≠Íi Nepal th≠Íng hi”u lµ n„i v“ N˜ th«n mÔa mµng. ThÍi Æi”m th∏ng 4 - 5 lµ thÍi Æi”m Æãp th¯ nh◊ trong n®m Æ” Æi trek nï nµy, dÔ thÍi ti’t Æí khi hï Æ·ng Æ∂nh, lÛc trong lÛc mÔ. BÎi vÀy, k’ hoπch nhen nh„m ban Æ«u chÿ dµnh bËn ngµy Æ” Æi men theo mÈt vÔng nh· xinh hi“n lµnh Æ∑ bfi Æ»y l™n thµnh 16 ngµy kh∏m ph∏ tr‰n vãn mÈt d∂i dµi cÒa d∑y Himalaya ph›a Nepal. Cung ti™u Æi”m cÒa hµnh tr◊nh nµy lµ Annapurna, mÈt trong nhñg cung Æ≠Íng leo nÛi tuy÷t Æãp dµnh cho c∂ d©n chuy™n nghi÷p vµ khńg chuy™n. VÌi hµnh tr◊nh Æi tı ÆÈ cao 1.100 m Æ’n 5.416 m, mÔa hÃ Î Annapurna bi’n ÆÊi nhanh ch„ng nh≠ trfl ∂o thuÀt cÒa thÍi ti’t, kh„ l≠Íng nh≠ng cÚng Æ«y thÛ vfi.

MùA Há TRONG NHëP THô GƒP Ch∆ng Æ«u ti™n tı Syange (1.100 m) tÌi Dharapani (1.860 m) vÌi 19 km Æi trong 8 ti’ng r≠Ïi lµ mÈt thˆ th∏ch lµm chÛng t´i th˘c s˘ cho∏ng v∏ng. Ngay lÀp t¯c, trong Æoµn Æ∑ th†y r‚ s˘ kh∏c bi÷t th” l˘c gi˜a c∏c thµnh vi™n qua thˆ th∏ch nµy.

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hÍi ti’t c¨ b∂n suËt ch∆ng tı ÆÈ cao 3.000 m Æ’n 4.000 m th≠Íng lµ buÊi s∏ng kh∏ d‘ chfiu, kho∂ng 20oC, nh≠ng Æ’n tr≠a lµ Æ∑ c„ c∂m gi∏c n„ng r∏t nh≠ 38oC bÎi ÆÈ cao vµ s˘ h†p thÙ nhi÷t cÒa Æ∏ ph∂ ra. Bµi h‰c Æ≠Óc th»m th†u r†t nhanh v“ "quy tæc ˆng xˆ" vÌi thÍi ti’t vµ ÆÈ cao lµ: m∆c ∏o dπng "b„c hµnh", m∆c nhi“u lÌp m·ng Æ” cÎi d«n mÁi khi nhi÷t ÆÈ t®ng l™n theo thÍi gian; Æi chÀm vµ Æ“u tıng b≠Ìc theo s¯c cÒa b∂n th©n. Qu∑ng Æ≠Íng Æi c¨ b∂n lµ l™n d«n Æ“u nh≠ng Æfia h◊nh m†p m´ lÛc l™n lÛc xuËng n’u khńg bi’t c∏ch ph©n phËi s¯c l˘c, chÛng tí sœ ÆuËi ngay trong nhñg km Æ«u ti™n. Vi÷c b≠Ìc theo hï thÎ cÒa tıng ng≠Íi sœ kh∏c nhau vµ duy tr◊ Æ“u Æ∆n nh≠ th’. ChÛng tí bæt Æ«u thuÈc bµi sau ngµy th¯ 3 khi Æ∆t ch©n Æ’n Chame - nï c„ ÆÈ cao 2.670 m. ƒn t≠Óng nh†t c„ lœ lµ hµnh tr◊nh tı Bharaka Î ÆÈ cao 3.439 m Æi Ice Lake vÌi ÆÈ cao 4.600 m. Qu∑ng Æ≠Íng chÿ dµi 15 km lπi c«n tÌi 8 giÍ Æ” v≠Ót qua v◊ ÆÈ cao thay ÆÊi tÌi h¨n 1.000 m khi’n vi÷c Æi lπi c˘c k˙ gian nan. C„ nhñg lÛc, Æ’n vi÷c ng»ng Æ«u Æ” thÎ cÚng lµ c∂ mÈt s˘ kh„ kh®n khi thÍi ti’t bi’n chuy”n

Visa ñ Xin visa tπi s©n bay khi lµm thÒ tÙc nhÀp c∂nh vµo Nepal, l÷ ph› lµ 15 USD cho 25 ngµy, thÒ tÙc Æ¨n gi∂n. L≠u ˝ mang ∂nh n“n træng vµ photo mÈt sË gi†y tÍ tÔy th©n thµnh nhi“u b∂n Æ” dÔng lÛc c«n. HÄnh trçnh ñ Bπn c„ th” ch‰n chuy’n bay cÒa h∑ng AirAsia bay theo hµnh tr◊nh Hµ NÈi - Kuala Lumpur - Kathmandu (Nepal). Xe Æπi l˝ tour sœ Æ≠a bπn tı Kathmandu Æi Besi Sahar rÂi Æ’n Syange (1.100 m) - Æi”m bæt Æ«u hµnh tr◊nh trek. Thòi ßiÕm ñ N™n Æi vµo mÔa kh´, tı th∏ng 10 Æ’n th∏ng 5 n®m sau. MÔa m≠a, tı th∏ng 6 Æ’n th∏ng 9, r†t nguy hi”m v◊ Æa h◊nh nÛi cao, tr¨n tr≠Ót vµ c„ nhñg vÔng hay c„ Æ∏ lÎ. Ph|c trang ñ Nhi÷t ÆÈ Î Æ©y ch™nh l÷ch kh∏ lÌn giã ngµy vµ Æ™m n™n c«n c„ ∏o gi˜ nhi÷t, ∏o phao, ∏o gi„ vµ ∏o cotton m∆c b™n trong Æ” th†m hÛt mÂ hí. Nh†t thi’t ph∂i chu»n b ÆÂ b∂o hÈ gÂm g®ng tay, mÚ chËng næng, mÚ †m, kh®n, k›nh r©m, gÀy, Æ∆c bi÷t, giµy trek ph∂i mua loπi Æ’ b∏m, cao cÊ, rÈng h¨n b◊nh th≠Íng mÈt size, v◊ l™n ÆÈ cao vµ Æi bÈ nhi“u ch©n b ph◊nh nÎ. Th#c ph¬m ñ V“ ÆÂ ti÷n dÙng vµ ÆÂ ®n, n™n c„ b◊nh n≠Ìc vµ socola luń mang theo b™n m◊nh. C„ th” mang theo mÈt sË ÆÂ ®n c„ t∏c dÙng bÊ sung ch†t x¨, Æπm. ßÂ ®n Nepal thi™n v“ v cµ ri n™n nhñg ai khńg quen n™n chÒ ÆÈng chu»n b tr≠Ìc mÈt ›t th˘c ph»m phÔ hÓp, tr∏nh mang v∏c n∆ng v◊ sœ khńg Æem theo l™n nÛi Æ≠Óc, dÔ c„ porter.

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vÌi bi™n ÆÈ lÌn giã s∏ng vµ tr≠a. ßi”m Æ’n khńg hºn lµ mÈt nï qu∏ Æãp nh≠ng nhñg khung c∂nh tr™n Æ≠Íng th˘c s˘ Æ∏ng Æ”... thÎ g†p. C∂nh quan nï nµy nh≠ cÒa mÈt hµnh tinh kh∏c vÀy: k◊ v‹ vµ hoang s¨, hi”m trÎ nh≠ng Æ«y ma l˘c.

MùA Há R#C Rö S¿C HOA Tuy th∏ng 4 - 5 khńg hºn lµ mÔa l˝ t≠Îng Æ” leo nÛi nh≠ng lπi lµ mÔa Æãp nh†t ÆËi vÌi nhñg kŒ c„ chÛt l∑ng Æ∑ng vÌi hoa. MÔa nµy, nhñg rıng ÆÁ quy™n Æ· r˘c "ch∏y" khæp mÈt vÔng nÛi ÆÂi. ß” Æ≠Óc bay v“ Jomson trong ch∆ng cuËi cÒa hµnh tr◊nh tr™n chi’c m∏y bay kh∏ nh· Î Æ≠Íng bay Æ≠Óc Æ∏nh gi∏ lµ nguy hi”m nh†t nh◊ th’ giÌi th◊ ÆÊi lπi, chÛng tí Æ∑ c„ c¨ hÈi Æ≠Óc ngæm mÈt th∂m hoa Æ· phÒ Æ«y d≠Ìi ch©n. Nhñg rıng ÆÁ quy™n cÊ thÙ c„ th” ti’p lâ cho b≠Ìc ch©n cÒa nhñg ng≠Íi Æang h®m hÎ kh∏m ph∏. DÔ lµ vÔng nÛi cao, thÍi ti’t khæc

ßi”m Æ’n khńg hºn lµ mÈt nï qu∏ Æãp nh≠ng nhñg khung c∂nh tr™n Æ≠Íng th˘c s˘ Æ∏ng Æ”... thÎ g†p. C∂nh quan nï nµy nh≠ cÒa mÈt hµnh tinh kh∏c vÀy: k◊ v‹ vµ hoang s¨, hi”m trÎ nh≠ng Æ«y ma l˘c. nghi÷t nh≠ng s¯c sËng cÒa c· c©y luń lµ minh ch¯ng cho s˘ ki™n c≠Íng cÒa thi™n nhi™n. Con ng≠Íi nï Æ©y cÚng khńg v◊ Æi“u ki÷n kh„ kh®n mµ qu™n Æi vi÷c th≠Îng th¯c vŒ Æãp cÒa s˘ sËng nµy xung quanh m◊nh. H‰ sËng an nhi™n vµ lan t·a Æ’n bπn nguÂn n®ng l≠Óng mπnh mœ cÒa nhñg ng≠Íi sËng c∂ ÆÍi tr™n tri“n cao ch™nh v™nh.

N@I TUY⁄T UY NGHI L› do Æ” nhñg ng≠Íi Æ’n Æ©y ch‰n mÔa Æ«u ti™n lµ thÍi ti’t thuÀn lÓi cho vi÷c Æi lπi vµo mÔa kh´. Nh≠ng Æi“u quan tr‰ng nh†t Æ„ lµ s˘ quang Æ∑ng Æ” ngæm nh◊n d∏ng vŒ hÔng v‹ vµ uy nghi cÒa c∏c Æÿnh nÛi tuy’t tuy÷t Æãp, Æ∆c bi÷t lµ c∏c Æÿnh Annapurna I, II, III, IV. Cfln g◊ hπnh phÛc h¨n khi hfla m◊nh vµo khung c∂nh thi™n nhi™n bao la, Æ≠Óc h›t thÎ, tÀn h≠Îng, chi™m ng≠Ïng, Æ≠Óc thËt l™n nhñg c©u c∂m th∏n tr≠Ìc ki’n tπo ÆÈc Æ∏o cÒa mã t˘ nhi™n. ChÛng tí ti’p tÙc ti’n s©u vµo thung lÚng Gadanki, nï c„ tÈc ng≠Íi Tπng, ng≠Íi Gurung vµ mÈt bÈ lπc thi”u sË ng≠Íi Tamu sinh sËng. ß©y lµ nï l†y cÒa chÛng tí kh∏ nhi“u s¯c nh≠ng Æ” lπi v´ vµn c∂m xÛc: h’t qua nhñg rıng thńg xanh m∏t lπi leo vÛt l™n cao trong chÌp mæt, hπ xuËng th®m thºm rÂi len l·i qua nhñg tµng c©y...

Chi ph› hµnh tr◊nh ñ Vä m∏y bay: Hµ NÈi - Kuala Lumpur - Hµ NÈi & Kuala Lumpur - Kathmandu - Kuala Lumpur: 525 USD. ñ L÷ ph› visa 15 ngµy Î Nepal: 25 USD. ñ Mua tour trek: 737 USD (bao gÂm ®n, Î trong toµn bÈ chuy’n trek, Î ngoµi trek, porter, h≠Ìng d…n vi™n, gi†y tÍ trek, vµ m∏y bay tı Jomson - Pokhara, m∏y bay tı Pokhara - Kathmandu). ñ Chi ph› ph∏t sinh tr™n Æ≠Íng Æi: 80 USD. ñ B∂o hi”m chuy’n Æi: 28 USD. ñ TÊng chi ph› cho chuy’n Æi Nepal 16 ngµy: 1.395 USD. ñ Ngoµi ra, Î Kathmandu c„ r†t nhi“u ÆÂ l≠u ni÷m thÛ v n™n bπn nhÌ dµnh c„ th™m mÈt kho∂n d˘ phng cho mua sæm.

Nï Æ©y hi÷n h˜u mÈt nÛi Æ∏ b®ng khÊng lÂ Paungi Danda vÌi b“ m∆t hï cong. C∂ mÈt khËi Æ∏ k˙ v‹ dµi h¨n 5 km Î ÆÈ cao 6.000 m Æ≠Óc t˘ nhi™n mµi nhΩn. C„ lœ, qua r†t nhi“u n®m nªm tr¨ tr‰i Î Æ©y, nÛi Æ∏ chfiu nhñg t∏c ÆÈng lÌn cÒa x„i mfln b®ng tuy’t n™n mÌi c„ b“ m∆t nh≠ vÀy. Ng≠Íi Gurung tin rªng, sau khi con ng≠Íi ch’t Æi, linh hÂn Æ≠Óc l™n thi™n Æ≠Íng sau mÈt nghi l‘ tń gi∏o cÒa c∏c th«y cÛng. T™n g‰i Paungi Danda ngh‹a lµ "C∏nh câ l™n thi™n Æ≠Íng", vµ ng≠Íi Æfia ph≠¨ng tin rªng Æ©y ch›nh lµ câ ng‚ cuËi cÔng c∏c linh hÂn ph∂i v≠Ót qua tr≠Ìc khi Æ’n Æ≠Óc thi™n Æ≠Íng. TRAVELLIVE

Nhñg Æÿnh nÛi khńg chÿ lµ nhñg n’p g†p Æ«y ng…u h¯ng cÒa v· Tr∏i ß†t mµ Î cung Annapurna nµy, chÛng cfln lµ nhñg c©u chuy÷n, h◊nh ∂nh minh ch¯ng cho s˘ hi÷n di÷n cÙ th” cÒa th«n, cÒa ng≠Íi, cÒa nhñg c∂m xÛc tπc vµo v‹nh cû. ß„ ch›nh lµ "khuń m∆t muÈn phi“n" tr™n Annapurna II khi chÛng tí leo l™n Upper Pisang. Tı tr™n Æÿnh cao nµy, bπn thu vµo t«m mæt thfi tr†n Humde nªm tr‰n vãn trong thung lÚng vÌi c∂ Æ≠Íng bay ri™ng nh≠ng v◊ mÈt sË l˝ do n™n tÌi giÍ v…n ch≠a Æ≠Óc khai th∏c. Bπn cÚng sœ th†y khung c∂nh k˙ v‹ cÒa d∑y Annapurna bao b‰c thfi tr†n nh≠ nhñg b¯c t≠Íng sıng sñg. Nhñg Æÿnh nÛi vµ khung c∂nh tr™n Æ≠Íng l™n Ice Lake th˘c s˘ lµ m„n quµ cho nhñg ai cË gæng. BÎi vŒ Æãp hoang d∑ vµ mπnh mœ Æ«y cuËn hÛt c„ th” nuËt nhñg hï thÎ g†p g∏p cÒa nhñg b„ng ng≠Íi nh· bä.

Nhñg Æÿnh nÛi khńg chÿ lµ nhñg n’p g†p Æ«y ng…u h¯ng cÒa v· Tr∏i ß†t mµ Î cung Annapurna nµy, chÛng cn lµ nhñg c©u chuy÷n, h◊nh ∂nh minh ch¯ng cho s˘ hi÷n di÷n cÙ th” cÒa th«n, cÒa ng≠Íi, cÒa nhñg c∂m xÛc tπc vµo v‹nh cû.

Ph∂i n„i lµ kh∏ may mæn khi chÛng tí chÿ g∆p b∑o tuy’t b†t ngÍ vµo buÊi tËi Î High Camp tπi ÆÈ cao 4.800 m. ß™m †y tuy’t v«n vÚ µo πt lµm nhñg con Æ≠Íng m†t hÛt. Bπn h≠Ìng d…n ph∂i vıa mÎ Æ≠Íng vıa soi ÆÃn cho chÛng tí tr™n hµnh tr◊nh l™n Æi”m cao nh†t vµo tÍ mÍ s∏ng h´m sau. Nh≠ng c„ lœ cÚng nhÍ th’, chÛng tí Æ≠Óc chi™m ng≠Ïng khung c∂nh "si™u th˘c", dÔ tÀn mæt ngæm nh◊n mµ v…n khńg d∏m tin rªng m◊nh Æang Æ¯ng giã s˘ k˙ di÷u †y. M©y cuÈn tı d≠Ìi, tı trong nÛi v≠¨n dµi l™n tr™n b«u trÍi. Tuy’t phÒ dµy d≠Ìi ch©n vµ næng trong væt tr™n nhñg n’p nÛi nh‰n hoæt. S˘ k˙ v‹ khi’n chÛng tí n›n thÎ khi chπm mËc cao nh†t, nh◊n xuËng c∂ cung Æ≠Íng gian khÊ mµ m◊nh vıa tr∂i qua trong c∂m gi∏c chi’n thæng h©n hoan. MÈt l«n nã, chÛng tí Æ∑ reo l™n hπnh phÛc khi chπm vµo mÔa hÃ Î nhñg nï thºng Æ¯ng Æ«y c∂m xÛc nh≠ th’. ßÖt tour ñ ß” tham gia hµnh tr◊nh trek Annapurna, bπn Æ∆t tour tπi website: www.ruggedtrailsnepal.com. C„ nhi“u l˘a ch‰n cung Æ≠Íng tÔy theo s¯c kh·e vµ thÍi gian cÒa bπn. Nhñg cung trek ngæn 4 ngµy Æi l™n Lower Mustang, Pokhara ho∆c nhñg cung 7-8 ngµy, 16 ngµy ho∆c 24 ngµy. L¶u tr@ ñ Tham gia tour trek nµy, bπn c„ th” ch‰n nghÿ trong c∏c "tea house" ho∆c tÊ hÓp nhµ nghÿ ki™m nhµ hµng. T†t c∂ Æ“u hai ng≠Íi Î mÈt phng lÌn ho∆c nh·, ti÷n nghi hay khńg lµ phÙ thuÈc vµo Æa h◊nh vµ nhµ tour ch‰n l˘a theo m¯c gi∏ tour. Nh~ng l¶u ≥ khÉc ñ K¸ n®ng leo nÛi: H›t thÎ bªng mÚi, dÔ r†t m÷t. Vi÷c thÎ bªng mi÷ng n™n hπn ch’ tËi Æa vµ khńg Æ≠Óc th˘c hi÷n li™n tÙc v◊ sœ g©y m†t s¯c, khi’n hï lπnh nhi‘m vµo phÊi, Æau h‰ng. H›t bªng mÚi giÛp c¨ th” lµm quen vÌi l≠Óng oxy th†p. ßi theo nhp thÎ, khńg Æi nhanh hay Æi chÀm h¨n, khńg ngÂi xuËng nghÿ mµ chÿ Æ¯ng d˘a vµo c©y vµo Æ∏, Æ∆c bi÷t tı ÆÈ cao 3.000 m trÎ l™n. Hπn ch’ tæm gÈi, uËng ch†t k›ch th›ch hay c„ cÂn, hoπt ÆÈng mπnh nh≠ b™ v∏c n∆ng, leo trÃo chπy nh∂y v◊ vi÷c nµy c„ th” d…n Æ’n sËc ÆÈ cao. ß¯ng nghÿ ngæn, nhi“u nh†t lµ mÈt phÛt rÂi Æi ti’p, n’u khńg sœ nhi‘m lπnh ho∆c khńg c„ Æµ. ñ TÀp luy÷n tr≠Ìc khi Æi: N™n tÀp Æi bÈ d«n d«n Æ” tËi Æa Æπt Æ≠Óc trung b◊nh 5 km/h; Ænh k˙ leo ki”m tra th” l˘c tπi mÈt sË Æi”m nÛi. TÀp thÎ, Æeo bal´ vµ dÔng giµy cho quen ch©n. N’u leo Æ≠Óc c«u thang lµ tËt nh†t. Hµnh tr◊nh nµy c«n s¯c b“n ch¯ khńg c«n qu∏ nhanh hay qu∏ kh·e. Vi÷c tÀp luy÷n Æ” l™n c¨ bæp lµ ph∂n t∏c dÙng, v◊ sœ khi’n qu∏ tr◊nh Æi ti™u tËn oxy nhanh vµ nhi“u, khńg phÔ hÓp cho leo nÛi cao.

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Text and photos: Nga Tran

EXPLORE THE INCREDIBLE

Considered one of the five most beautiful treks in Asia, the Annapurna Circuit in central Nepal captures visitors with its spectacular scenes of mountains, forests, flora, and challenging snowcapped peaks. We decided to break in our summer by joining this amazing trek, a truly unforgettable experience.

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When we finally arrived at our destination, we were a little disappointed with the scenery, but we were proud for having made it all the way up.The landscape was magnificent and wild. Despite the dangers, it was a deeply enchanting experience.

nnapurna is a mountain in the Himalayas in the north-central part of Nepal consisting of four peaks with heights ranging from 6,000 m to 8,000 m all named Annapurna I, II, III, IV respectively. Annapurna in Sanskrit means "abundant food", and Nepalese people often use this term to refer to the goddess of crops. April and May are both ideal times to trek this area, even if the weather can sometimes be foggy. Initially planning to spend only four days to hike a short trail, we ended up trekking for 16 days to fully explore a much longer trail on the Nepalese Himalayas, which was the Annapurna - one of the most stunning treks for both professional and amateur trekkers. As our journey went from a height of 1,100 m to 5,416 m, the weather in Annapurna changed swiftly.

tested our strength. The temperature in the morning at an altitude of 3,000 m to 4,000 m was quite pleasant, around 20oC, but it quickly jumped to 38oC at noon due to heat reflection. A few rules of thumb when it comes to changing climate and altitude is to wear many layers of clothing that can be taken off when necessary, and take slow steps depending on your breathing and strength. We were generally getting to higher ground, but the terrain was both up and down. It was important for us to balance our breathing and distribute our strength evenly, or we would risk using too much of our strength over the first distances. We pressed on. By the third day, we were doing much better, and finally arrived at Chame at an altitude of 2,670 m. Travel expenses ñ Return tickets for Hanoi - Kuala Lumpur & Kuala Lumpur - Kathmandu: 525 USD ñ Visa for 15-day stay in Nepal: 25 USD

Summer in a rush We began our first leg from Syange (1,100 m) to Dharapani (1,860 m) over a distance of 19 km in eight and a half hours. We could not believe we made it but we did. It was a challenge for all of us, and it really

ñ Trekking tour: 737 USD (including meals, accommodations, porter service, guide, and plane tickets from Jomson to Pokhara and from Pokhara to Kathmandu). ñ Other costs: 80 USD ñ Travel insurance: 28 USD ñ Total cost for a 16-day trip in Nepal: 1,395 USD ñ Spare some money for shopping as you will find many interesting souvenirs in Kathmandu. Taking even steps as we went up

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flowers. Blooming rhododendrons carpet the mountains red. We arrived in Jomson to board a small plane that flew us over what is considered one of the most dangerous air routes in the world.

he most challenging trail we experienced was from Bharaka, at an altitude of 3,439 m, to the Ice Lake, at an altitude of 4,600 m. The distance was only 15 km, but it took us eight hours to get there due to the change of altitude of over 1,000 m. It was extremely challenging for us to travel up, and at times simply raising our heads to breathe under the ever changing weather was a difficult task. When we finally arrived at our destination, we were a little disappointed with the scenery, but we were proud for having made it all the way up. The landscape was magnificent and wild. Despite the dangers, it was a deeply enchanting experience.

The many brilliant colors of summer April through May is the most beautiful time to see amazing

We felt lucky however to have had the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking sights of the beautiful red rhododendrons. Despite the unbelievable altitudes and extremely harsh weather, the resilience of nature is always shows itself in different ways. Constantly having to overcome difficult conditions, the local people we met never cease to enjoy the beauty of nature around them. They live in peace and send out a truly powerful vibe that only those who have lived their entire lives up here can generate.

Snowy mountain Most people who come here to trek for the first time often choose the dry season, because the weather is favorable and the air is clearest for trekkers to enjoy the stunning views of the beautiful snow-capped peaks, especially the Annapurna I, II, III, and IV. You can immerse yourself in the incredible landscapes,

breathe, enjoy, and admire, before the beauty of nature. We went further into the Gadanki Valley, where the Tibetans, Gurung and minority Tamu live. This part of the trek was just as challenging for us, but we were happy to have made it through endless pine forests. We were up high one minute, and suddenly descending down to walk among the trees the next. It is home to Paungi Danda, a mountain notable for its huge rock face that rises dramatically above the river with a length of over 5 km at an altitude of 6,000 m. The smooth rock surface is composed of slate rock and formed as a result of an ancient lakebed being uplifted during the creation of the Himalayas when tectonic plates crashed into one another. The Gurung believe that their religious ritual can help the soul enter heaven after death. Paungi Danda means "the gateway to heaven" and locals believe this is the last place souls pass before entering heaven.

Tour ñ To join the Annapurna trek, you can book a tour at: www. ruggedtrailsnepal.com. There are a number of trails for you to choose from depending on your physical strength and the time you have. You can take a 4-day trek to Lower Mustang or Pokhara, or treks that last for 7-8 days, 16 days, or 24 days. Stay

ñ Visas are granted on arrival when you enter Nepal for a fee of 15 USD for a 25-day stay. The process is simple. Remember to bring a passport photo with a white background, and certified copies of your personal documents.

ñ To take part in this trek, you can choose to stay in tea houses, which are small hotels found in local villages that offer both a place to sleep as well as home-cooked meals. The quality of the tea houses varies depending on the amount of foot traffic in the region, and choices made by your trekking tour operator.

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ñ You can fly with AirAsia from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and then to Kathmandu (Nepal). The tour bus will take you from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar and then to Syange (1,100 m) - the starting point of the trek.

ñ Climbing skills: Try to breathe through your nose even when you are very tired. Breathing through the mouth should be minimized because it will cause you to lose your strength, allow the cold air to enter your lungs, and give you a sore throat. Nasal inhalation helps the body get used to low oxygen levels. Follow your breathing, and do not go too fast or too slow. Do not sit down, and rest only by leaning on trees or rocks, especially when you are at an altitude of 3,000 m or more. Do not take a bath, drink alcohol, carry heavy loads, or jump around since doing those can lead to high altitude shock. Take short breaks, maximum one minute, and continue, otherwise you will catch a cold or lose your strength.

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A beautiful hotel in Annapurna

The peaks you find here are not just random pleats of the crust of the earth, but here on the amazing Annapurna, they tell the stories of gods, men, and a history engraved to eternity. Among those is the mysterious face on Annapurna II when we climbed the Upper Pisang. Standing from this amazing peak, you can enjoy a paranomic view of the Humde Town below, which lies entirely in the valley as well as a spectacular sight of the Annapurna range that surrounds the town like magnificent walls. The stunning scenes on the way to the Ice Lake are totally worth your sweat. Rarely can you find a trek that offers so much wild beauty as this. We were almost invisble tiny human beings compared to the incredible landscapes before our eyes. We were very lucky to encounter only one blizzard when we stayed overnight at the High Camp at an altitude of 4,800 m. The strong winds took up the snow and covered our road. Just before dawn broke, our guide had to track and light the road for us to continue our trek and reach the highest point. Thanks to the blizzard, the landscape that morning was surreal. The clouds seemed to roll out from below the mountains to reach the sky. The snow covered our feet, and the sun shone its amazing lights onto magnificent peaks. When we made it to the highest point, we had to hold our breath as we were deeply in awe of the landscapes before us and proud of ourselves for having conquered such a challenging task. What an incredible experience that we will never forget.

When ñ You should go trekking during the dry season from October to May. The rainy season from June to September is not recommneded and rather dangerous because of its high mountainous terrain, slippery slopes, and areas with landslides. What to wear ñ The temperatures vary widely between day and night, so it is important to have a thermal sweater, a thick coat, a windproof jacket, and cotton shirts underneath to absorb all the sweat. Protective gear including gloves, a hat, a beanie, a pair of sunglasses, a trekking pole, and towels are must-haves. Your trekking shoes must be anti-slip with high top, and a size larger than usual because your feet will get swollen from walking. Eat: ñ Always bring a bottle of water, and sugar-containing snacks, as well as snacks that can give you fiber and protein. Nepalese food consists of mostly curry dishes, so those who are not used to eating curry should prepare their own food, but try not to carry too much as it will weigh you down during the trek, even when you have a porter.

ñ Practice before you go: Take daily walks until you can walk for 5 km in an hour. Take climbing fitness tests at some mountains. Practice your breathing while wearing a backpack and use your trekking shoes. Climbing stairs is a great way to practice. What you need on this journey is endurance rather than strength, so try not to go too fast or too slow. Gaining muscle is counterproductive since you would need to consume more oxygen. It is not recommended for climbing.

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ß©y lµ l«n th¯ hai tí trÎ lπi ch©u Phi. ô chuy’n Æi Æ«u ti™n, tí Æ∑ dıng ch©n Î c∏c n≠Ìc Senegal, Mali vµ Mauritania. V◊ qu∏ †n t≠Óng vÌi ch©u lÙc tuy÷t vÍi nµy, tí Æ∑ sæp x’p m‰i th¯ Æ” trÎ lπi, vÌi Æi”m Æ’n lµ Burkina Faso, c„ ngh‹a "ß†t n≠Ìc cÒa nhñg ng≠Íi l≠¨ng thi÷n", vµ x¯ sÎ nµy th˘c s˘ x¯ng Æ∏ng vÌi m÷nh danh Æ„.

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Bµi vµ ∂nh: Pascal Mannaerts

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MÈt buÊi s∏ng tπi trπm xe bus Î Gorom Gorom; Ki”u t„c truy“n thËng cÒa phÙ n˜ Î Bani; Hai bä g∏i Î Kaya.

Chi’m l‹nh khu v˘c trung t©m cÒa T©y Phi, Burkina Faso lµ mÈt quËc gia nªm trong d∂i Sahel gi∏p vÌi Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana vµ BÍ Bi”n Ngµ. ô b†t c¯ nï Æ©u bπn Æi, ng≠Íi d©n nï Æ©y luń chµo Æ„n vÌi t†t c∂ s˘ hi’u kh∏ch, th©n thi÷n vµ lflng nhi÷t t◊nh. Nhñg ng≠Íi d©n b∂n Æfia Æ≠Óc bi’t Æ’n nh≠ con ch∏u cÒa c∏c vfi vua n™n nhÀn th¯c v“ b∂n sæc v®n h„a cÒa h‰ r†t s©u sæc, vµ h‰ cÚng v´ cÔng t˘ hµo v“ Æ†t n≠Ìc cÒa m◊nh. Trong chuy’n Æi l«n nµy, tí vi’ng th®m c∂ Burkina Faso vµ Benin. V◊ hai quËc gia gi∏p nhau n™n bπn c„ th” d‘ dµng di chuy”n giã hai n≠Ìc bªng Æ≠Íng bÈ. Bπn chÿ vi÷c bæt mÈt chi’c xe bu˝t Æfia ph≠¨ng ho∆c thu™ mÈt chi’c xe ri™ng Æ” b®ng qua bi™n giÌi. Tí hπ c∏nh tπi thÒ Æ´ Ouagadougou vµ dµnh kho∂ng bËn tu«n Æ” di chuy”n Æi khæp nï. N’u cÚng Æi du lfich bÙi nh≠ tí, bπn n™n l˘a ch‰n Æi xe bu˝t Æfia ph≠¨ng ho∆c Æi taxi chung Æ” ti’t ki÷m ti“n vµ Æ∂m b∂o an toµn cho b∂n th©n. V“ chÁ Î, bπn c„ th” ch‰n Î nhµ cÒa ng≠Íi d©n ho∆c qua Æ™m tπi c∏c nhµ nghÿ nh·. ßi Æ©u tí cÚng Æ“u Æ≠Óc chµo Æ„n r†t nÂng nhi÷t. ßi“ u nµy th˘c s˘ Æ” lπi mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m tuy÷t vÍi vµ kh„ qu™n.

Bπn sœ c„ c∂m gi∏c nh≠ Æ≠Óc trÎ v“ qu∏ kh¯, n¨i c„ mÈt th’ giÌi cÊ x≠a vµ bπn Æ≠Óc g∆p gÏ t†t c∂ nh˜ng con ng≠Íi Æ∆c bi÷t nµy. bi÷t nµy. C∏c thµnh phË ch›nh Î ph›a Bæc lµ Kaya, g«n nh†t vÌi thÒ Æ´ Ouagadougou, vµ Gorom Gorom xa h¨n Î ph›a Æ«u c˘c Bæc cÒa Æ†t n≠Ìc.

Gorom Gorom Gorom Gorom lµ mÈt thfi tr†n g©y nhi“u †n t≠Óng vÌi tí. Nï Æ©y c„ th” n„i lµ thfi tr†n Æ∆c sæc nh†t trong khu v˘c Sahel. Nªm Î câ ng‚ vµo sa mπc, thfi tr†n nµy Æ∏nh d†u ranh giÌi giã khu v˘c d©n c≠ vÌi chËn khńg ng≠Íi, nï chÿ toµn cÂn c∏t, gi„ vµ s˘ im l∆ng.

D∂i lÙa Sahel Burkina Faso lµ mÈt Æ†t n≠Ìc c„ nhi“u n“n v®n ho∏ vµ mí tr≠Íng r†t Æa dπng vÌi s˘ kh∏c bi÷t lÌn giã mi“n Bæc vµ mi“n Nam. Khu v˘c ph›a Bæc nªm trong d∂i Sahel n™n kh› hÀu kh∏ n„ng vµ kh´ hπn. D∂i Sahel lµ mÈt khu v˘c c„ nhñg quËc gia kh∏ thÛ vfi vµ nªm ngay ranh giÌi cÒa sa mπc Sahara. ß©y lµ nï c∏c savan (tr∂ng c·) g∆p sa mπc c∏t. Tπi khu v˘c Sahel khńg c„ cÂn c∏t hay sa mπc. ß©y chÒ y’u lµ vÔng b∏n sa mπc vµ c„ nät Æ∆c tr≠ng lµ c∏c loµi c©y bÙi thay v◊ c∏c loπi c©y to lÌn.

C©y c‰ xu†t hi÷n Î nhi“u nï vµ xen kœ giã chÛng lµ c∏c cÂn c∏t. Tuy nhi™n Æ©y chÿ lµ mÈt ph«n nh· cÒa c∂nh quan ch›nh. SËng Î Burkina Faso c„ ng≠Íi Fula, Tuareg, Bella - nhñg tÈc ng≠Íi Æ“u Æ∑ th›ch nghi vÌi kh› hÀu r†t kh´ cªn cÒa vÔng Æ†t nµy vÌi lËi sËng du mÙc vµ l†y ch®n nuí mÙc sÛc Æ” t˘ nuí sËng. Du lfich Î khu v˘c Sahel lµ mÈt hµnh tr◊nh phi™u l≠u Æ«y thÛ vfi. Khńg kh› tπi nhñg nï nµy luń c„ mÈt vŒ huy“n b› vµ v´ tÀn v“ thÍi gian. Bπn sœ g∆p r†t nhi“u c∏c nh„m d©n tÈc kh∏c nhau sËng trong khu v˘c Æ∆c

Thfi tr†n kh∏ nh· vµ d≠Íng nh≠ c„ vŒ giËng mÈt "ngí lµng lÌn" Æ«y c∏t bÙi h¨n lµ mÈt thfi tr†n. ß≠Íng Æi lËi lπi Î Æ©y nh≠ mÈt m™ cung vµ c∏c ngí nhµ Æ“u Æ≠Óc x©y bªng gÁ bÔn. Ng≠Íi d©n Î Æ©y v“ c¨ b∂n Æ“u lµ d©n du mÙc vµ chÒ y’u bao gÂm ng≠Íi Tuareg, Fula, Moors vµ Songhai. Bπn n™n Æ’n Gorom Gorom vµo th¯ n®m Æ” tham d˘ chÓ phi™n hµng tu«n cÒa h‰, nï mµ ng≠Íi d©n tı khæp c∏c thfi tr†n cÒa khu v˘c Sahel ÆÊ v“ Æ” g∆p gÏ vµ mua b∏n. Phi™n chÓ lí cuËn bπn khńg rÍi mæt vÌi nhi“u mµu sæc lπ l…m, vµ c„ th” n„i lµ Æãp mæt nh†t mµ bπn c„ tıng th†y Î Burkina Faso n„i ri™ng, khu v˘c Sahel n„i chung. ChÓ th≠Íng bæt Æ«u vµo lÛc s∏ng sÌm, vµ Æ” Æ’n Æ≠Óc nï nµy, nhi“u kh∏ch du lfich ph≠¨ng xa ph∂i m†t nhi“u ngµy Æ≠Íng di chuy”n. TRAVELLIVE

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DÔ hi÷n Æang ph∏t tri”n kinh t’ tıng ngµy, Bobo v…n gi˜ Æ≠Óc s˘ t‹nh l∆ng vµ an nhi™n mµ h«u h’t du kh∏ch Æ’n Æ©y Æ“u ph∂i lﬂng vµ th›ch vi’ng th®m h¨n thÒ Æ´ Ouagadougou.

T†t c∂ ng≠Íi d©n Î Æ©y v…n m∆c trang phÙc vµ Æeo trang s¯c truy“n thËng cÒa h‰. C„ th” d‘ dµng ph©n bi÷t c∏c bÈ tÈc kh∏c nhau d˘a vµo ÆÂ mµ h‰ m∆c. Bπn sœ c„ c∂m gi∏c nh≠ Æ≠Óc Æ≠a trÎ v“ qu∏ kh¯, nï c„ mÈt th’ giÌi cÊ x≠a vµ bπn Æ≠Óc g∆p gÏ t†t c∂ nhñg con ng≠Íi Æ∆c bi÷t nµy. ß©y lµ nhñg tr∂i nghi÷m mµ bπn sœ khńg bao giÍ qu™n Æ≠Óc cho Æ’n cuËi ÆÍi. MÈt Æi”m Æ’n kh∏c cÚng tuy÷t vÍi khńg käm lµ chÓ phi™n ngµy th¯ hai Î Markoye, mÈt thfi tr†n nªm s©u h¨n trong sa mπc. ß©y lµ mÈt vÔng Æ†t Æ≠Óc nhi“u nhµ kh∂o cÊ h‰c t◊m Æ’n Æ” nghi™n c¯u. Nhi“u d†u v’t v“ cuÈc sËng nguy™n thÒy, bao gÂm c∏c b¯c tranh Æ∏ vµ hµng chÙc hi÷n vÀt cÔng nhi“u m∂nh vÏ Æ∑ Æ≠Óc ph∏t hi÷n tπi Æ©y.

Xanh m∏t Bobo-Dioulasso Sau hai tu«n kh∏m ph∏ mi“n Bæc, tí di chuy”n bªng ph≠¨ng ti÷n Æfia ph≠¨ng v“ ph›a T©y Nam vµ ti’p tÙc hµnh tr◊nh vÌi thµnh phË lÌn th¯ hai cÒa Burkina Faso: BoboDioulasso. V◊ l≠Óng m≠a Î Æ©y nhi“u h¨n n™n khu v˘c nµy c„ mÈt kh› hÀu kh∏ d‘ chfiu. C∂nh quan tπi Æ©y xanh vµ m∏t h¨n, vÌi mÈt l≠Óng lÌn c©y cËi, th∏c n≠Ìc, rıng rÀm vµ nhñg ngí lµng nh· bä. C∂m gi∏c nh≠ tí vıa b≠Ìc sang mÈt th’ giÌi hoµn toµn kh∏c vÀy. Lµ trung t©m ngh÷ thuÀt cÒa Æ†t n≠Ìc, Bobo-Dioulasso mang mÈt s¯c sËng s∏ng tπo phi th≠Íng Æ≠Óc th” hi÷n r‚ qua nhñg ngµnh ngh“ thÒ cńg, ©m nhπc vµ nghi l‘ truy“n thËng tπi Æ©y. Thµnh phË khńg chÿ thu hÛt nhi“u ngh÷ s‹ trong n≠Ìc mµ cfln Æ’n tı khæp vÔng T©y Phi. DÔ hi÷n Æang ph∏t tri”n kinh t’

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tıng ngµy, Bobo v…n gi˜ Æ≠Óc s˘ t‹nh l∆ng vµ an nhi™n mµ h«u h’t du kh∏ch Æ’n Æ©y Æ“u ph∂i lflng vµ th›ch vi’ng th®m h¨n thÒ Æ´ Ouagadougou. H«u h’t ng≠Íi d©n Î Æ©y r†t th©n thi÷n vÌi ng≠Íi n≠Ìc ngoµi, vµ h‰ luń sΩn sµng chia sŒ vÌi du kh∏ch nhñg nät quy’n rÚ cÒa thµnh phË. Thay v◊ chÿ ghä th®m mÈt vµi ngµy, bπn sœ nhÀn ra rªng bπn muËn Î th™m mÈt vµi ngµy nã Æ” kh∏m ph∏ thµnh phË vµ Æ” dµnh th™m nhi“u thÍi gian h¨n nã vÌi nhñg ng≠Íi d©n m’n kh∏ch nµy. CuÈc sËng v“ Æ™m Î Æ©y cÚng kh∏ sí ÆÈng vÌi nhi“u l‘ hÈi di‘n ra. Tí khuy™n bπn n™n dµnh nhi“u ngµy h¨n Î Æ©y v◊ thµnh phË nµy lµ mÈt nï tuy÷t vÍi mang lπi cho bπn nhi“u b†t ngÍ. Khu v˘c xung quanh thµnh phË Bobo-Dioulasso cÚng c„ v´ sË Æi”m du lfich t˘ nhi™n. V› dÙ nh≠ Æÿnh Niansogoni, th∏c Banfora, vÔng savan vµ l∑nh thÊ cÒa nh„m d©n tÈc "Lobi". Tí dµnh th™m hai tu«n Æ” kh∏m ph∏ khu v˘c mi“n Nam vµ m‰i tr∂i nghi÷m cÒa tí tπi Æ©y Æ“u th˘c s˘ x¯ng Æ∏ng. M‰i th¯ Æ“u thuÀn ti÷n cho vi÷c di chuy”n vµ mÁi ngµy tí lπi c„ mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m Æ«y thÛ vfi kh∏c nhau. Chÿ c«n nh◊n vµo nhñg b¯c ∂nh v“ chuy’n Æi cÒa tí, bπn sœ ngay lÀp t¯c hi”u rªng Æ†t n≠Ìc nµy phi th≠Íng vµ Æ∆c sæc Æ’n nh≠Íng nµo. VÌi t†t c∂ nhñg Æi“u Æ„, tí th˘c s˘ khuy™n bπn n™n mÈt l«n Æ’n vÌi Burkina Faso, g∆p gÏ nhñg con ng≠Íi th©n thi÷n tπi Æ©y vµ t◊m hi”u v“ n“n v®n h„a tuy÷t vÍi cÒa h‰. ßıng ch«n chı nã mµ h∑y Æi ngay, vµ tí h¯a rªng bπn sœ khńg ph∂i c∂m th†y hËi ti’c!

¬M TH#C ßıng qu™n thˆ c∏c m„n ®n truy“n thËng cÒa Burkina Faso:

DI CHUYÕN ñ Bπn c„ th” d‘ dµng di chuy”n tπi Burkina Faso bªng c∏c ph≠¨ng ti÷n Æa ph≠¨ng. Mπng l≠Ìi Æ≠Íng bÈ tπi Æ©y Æ∑ Æ≠Óc c∂i thi÷n kh∏ nhi“u trong nhñg n®m g«n Æ©y vµ v…n Æang ti’p tÙc ph∏t tri”n. Kho∂ng c∏ch giã c∏c Æa Æi”m khńg qu∏ xa vµ thÒ Æ´ Ouagadougou c„ mÈt v tr› l˝ t≠Îng nªm Î ngay khu v˘c trung t©m cÒa Æ†t n≠Ìc. Bπn c„ th” d‘ dµng quay v“ thÒ Æ´ dÔ bπn ghä th®m khu v˘c Bæc hay khu v˘c ph›a Nam tr≠Ìc. ñ MÈt sË cńg ty xe bu˝t t≠ nh©n Æ∏ng tin cÀy vµ an toµn, nh≠ Rakieta, TCV vµ TSR. MÁi cńg ty th≠Íng c„ trπm xe bu˝t ri™ng. MÈt sË xe bu˝t c„ m∏y lπnh. Vä xe bu˝t kh∏ rŒ.

Phi™n chÓ cuËi tu«n Î Gorom Gorom

ñ N’u bπn muËn Æi du lch giËng nh≠ mÈt ng≠Íi Æa ph≠¨ng vµ n’m tr∂i th˘c s˘ nhñg con Æ≠Íng Î ch©u Phi, bπn c„ th” ch‰n Æi taxi chung. Taxi Î Æ©y Æi khæp m‰i nï khi xe k›n ng≠Íi. Ph≠¨ng th¯c nµy rŒ vµ nhanh h¨n di chuy”n bªng xe bu˝t, nh≠ng bπn sœ khńg c„ thÍi gian Æi vµ thÍi gian Æ’n cË Ænh v◊ xe chÿ rÍi Æi khi c„ ÆÒ hµnh kh∏ch. ñ C„ mÈt tuy’n Æ≠Íng sæt k’t nËi thÒ Æ´ Ouagadougou vÌi thµnh phË Abidjan (BÍ Bi”n Ngµ) Æi qua c∏c thµnh phË Koudougou, BoboDioulasso vµ Banfora. ñ Bπn cÚng c„ th” thu™ xe Æ” ti÷n cho vi÷c di chuy”n, nh≠ng tËt h¨n h’t lµ n™n thu™ c∂ l∏i xe n’u bπn rÍi Ouagadougou Æ” kh∏m ph∏ nhñg thµnh phË l©n cÀn.

ñ "T´" lµ mÈt m„n ®n truy“n thËng Æ≠Óc lµm bªng c∏ch n†u bÈt k™ ho∆c cao l≠¨ng Æ≠Óc nghi“n n∏t Æ” tπo thµnh mÈt th¯ b∏nh m“m. ßí khi bÈt ng´ Æ≠Óc sˆ dÙng thay th’. Loπi b∏nh nµy th≠Íng Æ≠Óc ®n cÔng vÌi sÛp ho∆c mÈt m„n h«m. Th¯ b∏nh nµy c„ thÍi gian n†u kh∏ l©u vµ c„ nhi“u thµnh ph«n kh∏c nhau nh≠ soumbala (mÈt m„n lµm tı c∏c loπi hπt), cµ chua, Ìt, l∏ bæp c∂i, l∏ chÛt ch›t vµ l∏ bao b∏p. ß©y lµ mÈt m„n ngon mµ bπn ph∂i thˆ khi du lch Æ’n Burkina Faso. ñ H«u h’t c∏c m„n ®n Æ“u lµm tı tht gµ vµ ®n vÌi c¨m. ßıng qu™n thˆ m„n c¨m tht "riz gras" truy“n thËng cÒa Burkina Faso. NH~NG TRÅI NGHIåM KH§NG THÕ Bì QUA TÑI THû ß§ OUAGADOUGOU ñ TÀn h≠Îng khńg kh› y™n b◊nh tπi Nhµ thÍ HÂi gi∏o lÌn vµ "Rond-Point cinema" nªm giã trung t©m thµnh phË. ñ Khi Æ’n Ouagadougou, Æıng qu™n ghä th®m lµng ngh“ thÒ cńg m¸ ngh÷ tπi Æ©y, mÈt nï bπn c„ th” mua nhñg m„n quµ l≠u ni÷m tuy÷t vÍi tı ÆÂ trang s¯c Æ’n t≠Óng bªng ÆÂng. Gi∏ c∏ c„ th” th≠¨ng l≠Óng. Tham kh∂o th™m tπi: www. villageartisanal-ouaga.com. ñ Ghä th®m Le Titis, c©u lπc bÈ Æ™m Calypso, Nirvana, Sport Bar vµ Le taxi brousse Æ” th≠Îng th¯c cuÈc sËng v“ Æ™m vµ g∆p gÏ nhñg ng≠Íi d©n Æa ph≠¨ng sµnh Æi÷u.

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This is the second time I travel to Africa. During my first trip, I visited Senegal, Mali and Mauritania. I was so impressed by these countries that I organized everything to be back in the area as soon as possible. This time, I am heading to Burkina Faso. The name of the country means "land of honest men". A name that is well deserved.

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Occupying the central part of West Africa, Burkina Faso is a country located in the Sahel Basin bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast. Wherever you go, people here greet you with hospitality, friendliness and enthusiasm. Indigenous people, known as the descendants of kings, are incredibly aware of their cultural identity and are extremely proud of their country. On this trip, I visited both Burkina Faso and Benin. As these countries are neighbors you can easily travel

between the two by road. You can simply take a local bus or rent a car to cross the frontiers. I landed in the capital Ouagadougou and spent about four weeks traveling around. If you want to travel like a backpacker such as myself, you should opt for a local bus or share a taxi to save money, this will also ensure your safety. For accommodations, you can choose to stay at the home of a local or spend the night at a small lodge. I was welcomed amiably everywhere I went. This wonderful experience was unforgettable.

Children are playing with a huge bull in the streets of Bani.

Silk strip - Sahel Burkina Faso is a country with an immense diversity of cultures and environments, with striking differences between the North and the South. The northern part of the Sahel is blazing hot and arid. The Sahel is a region full of fascinating countries and is located just below the Sahara. This is where the savanna (grassland) meets the desert sands. In the Sahel, there are no sand dunes or deserts. This region is primarily a semi-desert characterized by shrubs

Travelling in Burkina Faso is being in a country that still remains authentic and where you will meet unforgettable and incredibly welcoming people.

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Traditional "banco" house in the old town of Bani, Sahel region.

instead of large trees. Palm trees appear in many places and alternating between them are sand dunes. However, this is only a small part of the landscape. Fula, Tuareg, Bella are the ethnic groups living in Burkina Faso that have adapted to this arid climate through their nomadic lifestyles, feeding themselves by breeding livestock. Traveling in the Sahel area is an exhilarating adventure. The atmosphere here is mysterious; it appears as if it were suspended in time. You will meet many different ethnic groups living in this particular area. The major cities in the north are Kaya, which is closest to the capital, Ouagadougou, and Gorom Gorom, on the northern side of the country.

Gorom Gorom Gorom Gorom is a town that impresses me. This is probably the most distinct town in the Sahel area. Located at the gateway to the desert, this town marks the boundary between the residential area and the uninhabited, where you will find only dunes, wind and silence. The town is quite small and seems to resemble a "large sandy village" rather than an actual town. The roads here are labyrinthian and the houses are built of mud. The people here, essentially nomadic, are mainly composed of Tuareg, Fula, Moors and Songhai. You should visit Gorom Gorom on Thursday to attend their weekly market, where people from all over the Sahel region come to exchange and buy.

ñ There are several airlines offering flights to Burkina Faso. You can choose from Turkish Airlines or Royal Air Maroc to fly to the capital Ouagadougou from most major cities in the world. You will probably have to transit in Istanbul (Turkey) or Casablanca (Morocco). EXPENSES ñ The cost of travelling alone is approximately 1.4 million VND a day, including accommodation, transportation and food. TIME ñ Burkina Faso has two major seasons. The dry season, from November to May, is characterized by the Harmattan (hot wind from the Sahara). December through February see the brunt of the Harmattan and the most significant heat is in March. The rainy season runs from June to October. The ideal time to visit is November through February as the climate is most temperate. However, expect to experience the dry and dusty wind of the Harmattan at this time.

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ñ You can easily travel in Burkina Faso by local means. The network of roads has improved considerably in recent years and continues to grow. The distance between destinations is not too far and the capital of Ouagadougou has an ideal location in the heart of the country. You can easily return to the capital whether you visit the North or the South.

Do not forget to try traditional Burkina Faso dishes:

ñ There are several private bus companies that are reliable and secure, such as Rakieta, TCV and TSR. Each company usually has its own bus station. Some buses have air conditioning. Bus tickets are quite cheap. ñ If you want to travel like a local and truly experience the roads in Africa, you can choose to take a shared taxi. Taxis here only leave once the car is full. This method is cheaper and faster than traveling by bus, however, you won't know the duration or have a fixed arrival time as the car only leaves when there are enough passengers. ñ There is a railway linking Ouagadougou with the city of Abidjan (Ivory Coast) passing through the cities of Koudougou, BoboDioulasso and Banfora. ñ You can also rent a car for transportation, but it is better to hire a driver if you leave Ouagadougou to explore nearby cities.

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ñ "T´" is a traditional soft cake made from millet powder, crushed sorghum or cornstarch. T´ has a long cooking time and can be filled with a number of different ingredients such as soumbala (a laborintensive bean paste), chili, cabbage, dock leaves, or baobab leaves. T´ typically accompanies soups or stews and is a must-try when traveling Burkina Faso. ñ Most of the dishes are made with chicken and eaten with rice. Do not forget to try Burkina Faso's traditional "riz gras" rice dish. IN THE CAPITAL OUAGADOUGOU ñ Enjoy a serene moment at the Grand Mosque and the "Rond-Point cinema" located in the heart of the city. ñ When visiting Ouagadougou, do not forget to visit the handicraft villages, where you can buy exquisite souvenirs from jewelry to bronze statues. Prices are negotiable. For more information, you can visit: www.villageartisanalouaga.com. ñ Visit Le Titis, Calypso night club, Nirvana, Sports Bar and Le taxi brousse to enjoy the nightlife and meet up with trendy locals.

The Bani mosques were built since 1979; Women with traditional dresses are in the crowd at Marcoye's weekly market.

Although Bobo is still developing economically every day, it continually maintains its peaceful tranquility that visitors fall in love with. Many visitors actually prefer visiting Bobo over Ouagadougou.

Kids are staring at the sun in Kaya

The market pulls your attention to its exotic colors; I can say this particular scene is the most beautiful in Burkina Faso, and the Sahel area in general. Markets typically start early in the morning, and in order to reach this place, many distant travelers journey for several days. All of the people here still wear their traditional costume and accessories. It is easy to distinguish the different tribes based on their dress. It is reminiscent of being in the ancient world; it is almost as if you are partaking in the past, meeting all of these special people. These are experiences that you will never forget until the end of life. Another great destination is the Monday Market in Markoye, a town deep within the desert. This is an area that many archaeologists have come to investigate. Numerous traces of primitive life, including stone paintings, dozens of artifacts and fragments have been discovered here.

Green Bobo Dioulasso After two weeks exploring the North, I moved by local means to the Southwest and continued my journey to Burkina Faso's second largest city: Bobo-Dioulasso. Because of the rainfall here, the area has a pleasant climate. The landscape is greener and cooler, with a large number of trees, waterfalls, jungles and small villages. I feel as if I have just stepped into a completely different world. Being the artistic center of the country, Bobo-Dioulasso brings an extraordinary creative vitality that of which is reflected in the traditional arts, crafts and rituals here. The city not only attracts many local artists, but also people from all over West Africa. Although Bobo is still developing economically every day, it continually maintains its peaceful tranquility that visitors fall in love with. Many visitors actually prefer visiting Bobo over Ouagadougou. Most of the people here are very friendly with foreigners, and they are always willing to share the

charm of the city. Instead of a short visit, you will realize that you want to stay longer to explore the city and to spend more time with these hospitable people. The nightlife here is quite vibrant with many festivals taking place. I recommend spending several days here because this city is full of surprises. The area around the city of BoboDioulasso also has innumerable natural attractions. Some examples: Niansogoni, Banfora Falls, savanna region and the territory of the "Lobi" ethnic group. I spent another two weeks exploring the South where all my experiences were unbelievable. Everything is easy to navigate and each day is full of unique experiences. Just look at the photos of my trip, you will immediately understand how extraordinary and special this country is. With all of these experiences, I really recommend exploring Burkina Faso once, to meet the friendly people here and to learn about their great culture. Do not hesitate anymore, I promise you will not regret it!

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C∏ch Moscow chÿ kho∂ng 270 km v“ ph›a Æńg bæc, thµnh phË Yaroslavl näp m◊nh duy™n d∏ng b™n dng sńg Volga »n ch¯a nhi“u lÌp tr«m t›ch v®n h„a - lch sˆ Æ∑ Æ≠Óc UNESCO Æ≠a vµo danh mÙc nhñg di s∂n cÒa th’ giÌi. ß©y lµ ch∆ng cuËi trong hµnh tr◊nh rong ruÊi hai tu«n cÒa tí Î x¯ sÎ bπch d≠¨ng, bÎi tí muËn læng Æ‰ng lπi m‰i th¯ v“ Nga tπi vÔng Æ†t mang bi”u t≠Óng g†u thi™ng v‹ Æπi. Bµi vµ ∂nh: Nguy‘n Hoµng B∂o

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Ûc nh· Æ‰c quy”n truy÷n tranh "C´ bä t„c vµng vµ ba con g†u" cÒa Nga, tí luń ngπc nhi™n tπi sao loµi g†u to lÌn, hung tÓn nh≠ th’ lπi Æ≠Óc m´ t∂ nh≠ nhñg loµi vÀt Æ∏ng y™u ÆËi vÌi trŒ con. NÈi dung xoay quanh c©u chuy÷n v“ mÈt c´ bä t„c vµng Æi lπc vµo ngí nhµ cÒa gia Æ◊nh g†u sinh sËng Æ«m †m trong mÈt c∏nh rıng bπch d≠¨ng phÒ tuy’t. CÊ t›ch Nga tı l©u Æ∑ vœ n™n nhñg c©u chuy÷n k’t nËi giã g†u vµ ng≠Íi nh≠ th’.

N’u nh≠ nhñg ńg hoµng Trung ßńg th≠Íng nuí s≠ tˆ, b∏o Æen, di“u h©u lµm thÛ c≠ng th◊ giÌi qu˝ tÈc vµ th≠¨ng nh©n giµu c„ Î Nga thÍi Æ„ th≠Íng nuí mÈt con g†u trong v≠Ín nhµ Æ” th” hi÷n mÈt Æi“u g◊ Æ„ v“ m∆t tinh th«n.

Vi÷c "k’t bπn" vÌi loµi g†u bæt Æ«u tı kho∂ng thÍi gian cÒa bÈ lπc Finno - Ugric thuÈc vÔng É - ¢u x≠a kia. H‰ thıa nhÀn s˘ thËng trfi cÒa loµi ÆÈng vÀt ®n thfit nµy trong rıng vµ cho rªng Æ„ lµ Æi“u tËt. TÊ ti™n cÒa ng≠Íi Nga r†t tń tr‰ng g†u, coi n„ lµ hi÷n th©n cÒa vfi th«n dÚng m∑nh Slavic Veles thÍi cÊ Æπi. Nh≠ng sau khi ti’p nhÀn Ch›nh thËng gi∏o, m‰i th¯ Æ∑ d«n thay ÆÊi. M©u thu…n n∂y sinh giã ng≠Íi vÌi g†u vµ cuÈc chi’n bæt Æ«u. G†u Æ≠Óc xem nh≠ mÈt bi”u t≠Óng cÒa ßa th«n gi∏o tr™n vÔng Æ†t rÈng lÌn nµy. CuËi cÔng cuÈc chi’n k’t thÛc vÌi s˘ th†t bπi cÒa loµi g†u. "ß’ ch’ g†u" ch›nh th¯c bfi hπ b÷. G†u bfi thu«n h„a vµ trÎ thµnh vÀt mua vui cÒa con ng≠Íi vµ hi÷n di÷n nhi“u tr™n Æ≠Íng phË Nga thÍi †y. ô thµnh phË lfich sˆ Yaroslavl, g†u cfln c„ nhñg giai thoπi ri™ng cÒa n„. MËc lfich sˆ lµ n®m 1010 khi x¯ Rus - Kiev bfi ph©n ly bÎi nhñg cuÈc chi’n giã c∏c bÈ tÈc. Nhñg Æ∏m th∂o kh†u hoµnh hµnh, c≠Ìp b„c sπch tr¨n s∂n vÀt tr™n nhñg c∏nh ÆÂng Nga vµ x´ Æ»y d©n chÛng vµo ki’p n´ l÷. VÔng Æ†t nµy tıng c„ mÈt bÈ tÈc ngoπi gi∏o sinh sËng vµ h‰ thÍ phÙng "g†u thi™ng". ß” ch∆n Æ¯ng b‰n c≠Ìp, Cńg t≠Ìc Yaroslav Æ∑ Æ›ch th©n chäm ch’t "g†u thi™ng", cho x©y d˘ng mÈt ph∏o Æµi nh· bªng gÁ tr™n m´ Æ†t cao b™n dflng Volga, vµ Æ∆t t™n lµ Yaroslavl. C„ lœ bÎi th’, h◊nh ∂nh con g†u vÌi chi’c r◊u Æ∑ Æi vµo lfich sˆ vµ trÎ thµnh bi”u t≠Óng cÒa thµnh phË. Tr™n nhñg con phË Î Yaroslavl ngµy nay, Æ©u Æ©u tí cÚng th†y bi”u t≠Óng "g†u thi™ng" †y. Tı h‰a ti’t tr™n ´ câ sÊ, th∂m hoa trong cńg vi™n Æ’n t≠Óng ÆÂng to lÌn tr™n phË hay qu∂ng tr≠Íng Æ“u khæc h‰a h◊nh ∂nh cÒa loµi g†u v‹ Æπi nµy. TRAVELLIVE

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ph∂ng ph†t tr™n m∆t s´ng nh≠ mÈt d∂i lÙa m“m væt m◊nh qua thµnh phË.

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í ch‰n khu nhµ tr‰ b™n trong khu phË cÊ chÿ c∏ch bÍ sńg Volga chıng vµi tr®m mät. Tí th›ch Î Æ©y mÈt ph«n v◊ kh∏ch tr‰ chÒ y’u lµ h‰c sinh, sinh vi™n vµ vi™n ch¯c trŒ ng≠Íi Nga Æ’n Yaroslavl Æ” th≠ gi∑n, h‰c tÀp hay lµm vi÷c. H‰ giao ti’p Æ≠Óc ti’ng Anh c¨ b∂n vµ kh∏ th©n thi÷n vÌi kh∏ch du lfich n≠Ìc ngoµi. ß©y lµ Æi“u giÛp tí c„ th” hi”u h¨n v“ thµnh phË vµ con ng≠Íi Yaroslavl. Khńg hoµnh tr∏ng ÆÂ sÈ nh≠ Saint Petersburg cÚng khńg nhÈn nhfip nh≠ Moscow, Yaroslavl lµ thµnh phË cÊ vıa v∆n, n™n th¨, ÆÒ tπo n™n xÛc c∂m m∑nh li÷t cho b†t k˙ ai. Nï Æ©y Æ≠Óc coi lµ Æi”m khÎi Æ«u cÒa hµnh tr◊nh kh∏m ph∏ Vµnh Æai vµng nÊi ti’ng n≠Ìc Nga. Nhñg thµnh phË nªm tr™n tuy’n vµnh Æai nµy nh≠ Pereslavr, Alkeksandrov, Ivanovo, Sergiev Posad, Vladimiar, Suzdal... Æ“u c„ vŒ Æãp vµ gi∏ trfi lfich sˆ cÒa ri™ng m◊nh. ßËi vÌi Yaroslavl, nhñg cńg tr◊nh ki’n trÛc ÆÈc Æ∏o cÔng nhñg di t›ch lfich sˆ gæn li“n vÌi n≠Ìc Nga cÊ x≠a Æ∑ Æ≠Óc UNESCO cńg nhÀn lµ di s∂n v®n h„a th’ giÌi. Ng≠Íi Nga xem vÔng Æ†t nµy lµ nï b∂o tÂn tr‰n vãn nhñg nät v®n h„a l©u ÆÍi cÒa Æ†t n≠Ìc. Tr≠Ìc khi Ææm ch◊m vµo c∏c cńg tr◊nh ki’n trÛc tuy÷t t∏c trong khu phË cÊ, tí dπo b≠Ìc d‰c bÍ sńg Volga khi v«ng d≠¨ng v…n cfln »n m◊nh trong m©y. Mµn s≠¨ng

Lfich sˆ ghi nhÀn rªng, Yaroslavl tıng lµ mÈt trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi s«m u†t tı cuËi th’ kÿ 16. Vi÷c chinh phÙc c∏c v≠¨ng quËc Kazan vµ Astrakhan mÎ ra con Æ≠Íng giao th≠¨ng vÌi ph≠¨ng ßńg d‰c theo dflng Volga. VÌi Æfia th’ thuÀn lÓi tπi hÓp l≠u dflng ch∂y, Yaroslavl Æ≠Óc ng≠Íi Anh ch‰n lµm nï Æ∆t b’n c∂ng Æ” ph©n phËi hµng h„a Æ’n nhñg khu v˘c hπ l≠u. RÂi ng≠Íi Hµ Lan, ß¯c, Ph∏p cÚng chuy™n chÎ Æ’n Æ©y nhi“u m∆t hµng gi∏ trfi. Hµng h„a xu†t kh»u tı Yaroslavl lµ da thÛ, c∏ n≠Ìc ng‰t, hπt lanh vµ t∏c ph»m ngh÷ thuÀt. Hµng chÙc nhµ thÍ lÌn nh·, Æi™u khæc tinh vi tπi Æ©y ch›nh lµ nhñg minh ch¯ng v“ t«m quan tr‰ng cÚng nh≠ s˘ giµu c„, l…y lıng cÒa Yaroslavl trong qu∏ kh¯. Tí r∂o b≠Ìc Æ’n mÈt trong nhñg cńg tr◊nh Æ≠Óc c∏c bπn Nga giÌi thi÷u lµ Æãp nh†t Yaroslval - nhµ thÍ cÒa Æ†ng ti™n

tri Elijah. ß≠Óc x©y d˘ng tı n®m 1647 Æ’n 1650, Elijah lµ mÈt trong nhñg di t›ch Æ≠Óc b∂o tÂn tËt nh†t vµ hoµn chÿnh nh†t cÒa Yaroslavl. Nªm Î trung t©m khu phË cÊ, nhµ thÍ c„ lËi ki’n trÛc ÆÈc Æ∏o vµ Æ≠Óc coi lµ ki÷t t∏c ki’n trÛc cÊ x≠a cÒa Nga. VÌi hai th∏p ch›nh cao Æ≠Óc chπm trÊ tinh vi cÔng vÌi n®m khËi vflm h◊nh n†m, Æ©y lµ mÈt tÊng th” c©n ÆËi, hµi hfla vÌi ki’n trÛc thµnh phË. C„ th” n„i, c∏c b¯c b›ch h‰a tinh x∂o lµ mÈt trong nhñg nät Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa nhµ thÍ ch›nh thËng gi∏o Î Nga vµ Elijah cÚng khńg ngoπi l÷. Ngoµi nhñg b¯c tranh vœ b™n trong khu v˘c ch›nh Æi÷n, ngoµi cÊng cfln Æ≠Óc Ëp nhñg mi’ng gπch gËm vuńg v¯c theo nhi“u bi”u t≠Óng loµi vÀt xu†t ph∏t tı nhñg c©u chuy÷n v“ vÔng Æ†t nµy. Mµu sæc, hoa v®n Æ≠Óc c∏c ngh÷ nh©n Nga næn n„t khi sˆ dÙng nguy™n li÷u t˘ nhi™n khi’n cho nhñg cńg tr◊nh tń gi∏o nµy v…n gi˜ Æ≠Óc nät nguy™n b∂n c∏ch Æ«y hµng tr®m n®m.

MÈt sË l≠u ˝ kh∏c QuÄ l¶u niåm ñ ô Nga, h÷ thËng b∏n hµng l≠u ni÷m cho kh∏ch du lch kh∏ nhi“u. Bπn c„ th” mua b™n ngoµi c∏c Æi”m tham quan, trong b∂o tµng, nhµ thÍ, cung Æi÷n, ga metro, ga tµu h·a... chi ph› g«n nh≠ nhau. N’u bπn mua Î c∏c câ hµng l≠u ni÷m tπi s©n bay, trung t©m hay câ hµng mua sæm th◊ gi∏ sœ cao Æí chÛt. Bπn n™n mang v“ mÈt c´ bÛp b™ Matryoska Æ” lµm quµ l≠u ni÷m. Sim ßiån thoÑi ñ ô h÷ thËng s©n bay, ga tµu h·a, ga metro ho∆c c∏c trung t©m mua sæm Æ“u c„ b∏n sim card Æ” bπn g‰i Î Nga. Tí mua loπi super sim vÌi gi∏ 500 RUB khńg giÌi hπn thÍi l≠Óng g‰i nÈi hπt vµ dung l≠Óng 3G cho nhñg ngµy tham quan Î Nga.

Hµng chÙc nhµ thÍ lÌn nh·, Æi™u khæc tinh vi tπi Æ©y ch›nh lµ nh˜ng minh ch¯ng v“ t«m quan tr‰ng cÚng nh≠ s˘ giµu c„, l…y lıng cÒa Yaroslavl trong qu∏ kh¯. N®m Æi“u thÛ v Î Yaroslavl ñ Du thuy“n tr™n s´ng Volga ñ Th®m ßµi t≠Îng ni÷m "G†u thi™ng" ñ T∂n bÈ Î khu phË cÊ trung t©m ñ Ngæm toµn c∂nh Yaroslavl tı tu vi÷n Transfiguration ñ Kh∏m ph∏ ngh÷ thuÀt ki’n trÛc cÒa h÷ thËng nhµ thÍ ch›nh thËng gi∏o Î Yaroslavl.

Chi ph› cho hµnh tr◊nh du lch "bÙi" 7 ngµy Î Yaroslavl ñ Vä m∏y bay tı Vi÷t Nam: 600 - 800 USD ñ Vä xe lˆa: Moscow - Yaroslavl Moscow: 30 USD ñ Vä xe lˆa: Yaroslavl - Nizhny Novgorod - Yaroslavl: 40 USD ñ Dch vÙ visa: 180 USD ñ Nhµ tr‰: 80 USD ñ °n uËng: 100 USD ñ Vä tham quan: 50 USD ñ Vä xem hai trÀn b„ng Æ∏: 320 USD ñ Chi ph› cho c∏c kho∂n linh tinh kh∏c: 100 USD.

T# l£n ló trçnh cho chuy⁄n ßi ñ Thńg th≠Íng, bπn sœ xem thńg tin t≠ v†n trong quy”n s∏ch Lonely Planet Æ” t◊m lÈ tr◊nh th›ch hÓp cÔng qu¸ thÍi gian mµ bπn c„. ß©y lµ c∏ch kh∏ch du lch ba l´ th≠Íng l˘a ch‰n. MÁi lÈ tr◊nh Æ“u c„ t≠ v†n chi ti’t nhñg thńg tin nh≠ Æi Æ’n th’ nµo, ®n, ngÒ, chï g◊ Î nhñg Æi”m Æ’n. C∏ch nµy kh∏ tËt cho nhñg ng≠Íi tıng c„ k¸ n®ng Æi du lch theo h◊nh th¯c "bÙi". ThÍi gian bπn c„ th” tr∂i nghi÷m Yaroslavl vµ th≠Îng th¯c 2 - 3 trÀn b„ng Æ∏ lµ mÈt tu«n, trong Æ„ sœ bao gÂm thÒ Æ´ Moscow, thµnh phË Yaroslavl xinh Æãp nªm tr™n Vµnh Æai vµng cÒa Nga. Vƒn ß≈ an toÄn du lëch ñ ô Nga hi÷n nay s˘ ph©n h„a giµu nghÃo kh∏ r‚ r÷t, v◊ th’ x∑ hÈi sœ ph∏t sinh nhñg h÷ lÙy nh†t Ænh nh≠ t◊nh trπng nhÀp c≠ tr∏i phäp, ®n xin, bπo l˘c... Ng≠Íi Nga cÚng th≠Íng sˆ dÙng r≠Óu bia, k” c∂ trong nhñg bã ®n hªng ngµy. Bπn sœ khńg ›t l«n ngî ph∂i mÔi bia r≠Óu trong thang m∏y hay trong toa xe Æi÷n ng«m hay sœ th†y r†t nhi“u ng≠Íi Nga say kh≠Ìt vµo nhñg buÊi s∏ng vµ khńg ›t l«n h‰ »u Æ∂ vÌi nhau tr™n phË. V◊ th’, bπn khńg n™n Æi mÈt m◊nh Î nhñg chÁ væng vŒ, khńg t˘ ˝ bæt chuy÷n vÌi ng≠Íi lπ... ñ Tr≠Ìc khi Æi, tí Æ‰c nhñg thńg tin v“ nπn ph©n bi÷t chÒng tÈc cÒa nhñg b®ng "Æ«u tr‰c" Î Nga, hay s˘ k˙ th cÒa ng≠Íi Nga v“ v†n Æ“ giÌi t›nh. Nh≠ng nhñg Æi“u nµy khńg x∂y ra trong chuy’n Æi cÒa tí, mµ c„ ch®ng lµ s˘ giÛp ÆÏ nhi÷t t◊nh cÒa nhñg ng≠Íi Nga lÌn tuÊi.

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VISA ñ Bπn chu»n b mÈt th≠ mÍi kÃm bÈ hÂ s¨ c∏ nh©n Æ” xin visa Î s¯ qu∏n Nga tπi Vi÷t Nam. N’u khńg c„ thÍi gian, bπn cÚng c„ th” Æ’n c∏c Æπi l˝ du lch lµm dch vÙ v“ visa Nga vÌi chi ph› tı 180 - 250 USD/kh∏ch. Tuy nhi™n, n’u bπn lµ mÈt ng≠Íi h©m mÈ b„ng Æ∏, bπn c„ th” mi‘n visa Nga trong thÍi gian di‘n ra World Cup 2018. Bπn c„ th” th˘c hi÷n theo c∏c b≠Ìc sau: - Mua vä online qua trang: www.fifa. com/worldcup/organisation/ticketing/ purchase.html - ß®ng k˝ FanID tπi: www.fan-id.ru - NhÀn vä vµ FanID qua email. Sau khi c„ vä vµ FanID, bπn sœ nhÀn Æ≠Óc th≠ mi‘n visa. HÄNH TRçNH ñ Hi÷n nay, tı Vi÷t Nam c„ nhi“u h∑ng hµng khńg c„ Æ≠Íng bay Æ’n vÌi Moscow. MÈt sË h∑ng c„ Æ≠Íng bay tr˘c ti’p nh≠ Vietnam Airlines, Aeroflot ho∆c c„ mÈt sË h∑ng bπn ph∂i transit tı mÈt Æ’n hai Æi”m dıng nh≠ Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, Etihad Airways... N’u c„ ÆÒ thÍi gian Æ” c„ mÈt chuy’n Æi ti’t ki÷m nh≠ tí, bπn ph∂i tËn chÛt ›t thÍi gian s®n vä rŒ. TÔy theo tıng thÍi Æi”m mµ c∏c h∑ng hµng khńg c„ c∏c ch≠¨ng tr◊nh khuy’n m∑i kh∏c nhau. L¶U TR@ ñ H÷ thËng nhµ tr‰ Î Nga Æ≠Óc Æ∏nh gi∏ Æ∏p ¯ng m‰i nhu c«u cÒa kh∏ch du lch "bÙi", ngoπi trı chuy÷n nh©n vi™n giao ti’p bªng ti’ng Anh. ô mÈt sË thµnh phË du lch lÌn, nh©n vi™n Î nhµ tr‰ c„ th” giao ti’p bªng ti’ng Anh. ô Yaroslav, tí Æ∆t phng Î Hostel Kislorod O2, nh©n vi™n cÒa h‰ n„i ti’ng Anh kh∏ tËt vµ sΩn sµng giÌi thi÷u dch vÙ cÒa m◊nh cho kh∏ch. ñ H÷ thËng gi≠Íng trong nhµ tr‰ cÒa Nga kh∏ "k›n Æ∏o", c„ ngh‹a mÁi g≠Íng Æ“u c„ rÃm che c∏c b™n Æ” thuÀn ti÷n vi÷c ri™ng t≠ cÒa kh∏ch. H÷ thËng tÒ ri™ng cÚng kh∏ lÌn sœ giÛp kh∏ch du lch c„ th” Æ” bal´ hay vali cÂng k“nh. ñ H«u nh≠ nhµ tr‰ nµo cÚng c„ ÆÃn ngÒ vµ Ê cæm Æi÷n cho tıng gi≠Íng. Tí cÚng Æ∏nh gi∏ cao s˘ sπch sœ trong phng ngÒ cÚng nh≠ trong nhµ v÷ sinh Î c∏c nhµ tr‰. ñ Bπn cÚng sœ Æ≠Óc trang b Internet mi‘n ph› trong phng, sˆ dÙng b’p vµ mÈt sË nguy™n vÀt li÷u n†u ®n mi‘n ph›; tÒ lπnh vµ l vi s„ng cÚng Æ≠Óc trang b trong nhµ b’p. ñ T†t c∂ c∏c nhµ tr‰ tí ngÒ Æ“u c„ m∏y gi∆t, bµn lµ cho kh∏ch sˆ dÙng. Tuy nhi™n, bπn ph∂i xem dch vÙ nµy c„ mi‘n ph› hay khńg Î nï mµ bπn Æ∆t.

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M≠Íi mÈt thµnh phË Æ≠Óc ch›nh phÒ Nga ch‰n lµm Æa Æi”m thi Æ†u ch›nh th¯c lπi kh´ng c„ Yaroslavl, ph∂i ch®ng h‰ muËn gi˜ s˘ t‹nh m∆c vËn c„ cho du kh∏ch? ßIÕM D\NG CH¢N CHO CÉC TêN ß¤ T@C C¡U GIÉO

∏ch thÒ Æ´ Moscow 270 km, Nizhny Novgorod 420 km, Saint Petersburg 700 km vµ Saransk 770 km, Yaroslavl c„ vfi tr› trung t©m giã c∏c thµnh phË lÌn, nï tÊ ch¯c c∏c trÀn c«u Æÿnh cao thuÈc vflng chung k’t World Cup di‘n ra vµo mÔa hÃ n®m nay. T†t c∂ c∏c s©n vÀn ÆÈng nµy Æ“u c„ th” Æ’n Yaroslavl bªng xe lâ Æ≠Óc trang bfi ti÷n nghi vµ sπch sœ.

Tuy nhi™n, m≠Íi mÈt thµnh phË Æ≠Óc ch›nh phÒ Nga ch‰n lµm Æfia Æi”m thi Æ†u ch›nh th¯c lπi khńg c„ Yaroslavl, ph∂i ch®ng h‰ muËn gi˜ s˘ t‹nh m∆c vËn c„ cho du kh∏ch? ThÀt vÀy, nï Æ©y lµ Æi”m Æ’n thu«n du lfich v®n h„a cho c∏c t›n ÆÂ tÛc c«u gi∏o nhªm hi”u th™m tinh th«n Nga sau khi th≠Îng l∑m nhñg trÀn c«u sí ÆÈng. Trong nhñg ngµy sËng chÀm Î Yaroslavl, tí c∂m nhÀn thÀt r‚ tinh th«n †y. B™n cπnh s˘ ch©n thµnh, gi∂n dfi, t›nh c∏ch cÒa ng≠Íi Nga luń mπnh mœ vµ khńg khu†t phÙc. ô ph≠¨ng T©y, ng≠Íi ta so s∏nh ng≠Íi Nga vÌi t›nh c∏ch cÒa g†u! Nh≠ng l˝ do tπi sao

ñ Bπn c„ th” d‘ dµng t◊m 1 gi≠Íng trong phng ngÒ tÀp th” Î mÈt nhµ tr‰ vÌi gi∏ 5 - 7 USD, mÈt gi∏ kh∏ rŒ Î ch©u ¢u. ßa sË c∏c nï tí Î Æ“u c„ gi∏ tı 8 - 10 USD, v◊ tí th≠Íng ch‰n nhñg nhµ tr‰ ngay trung t©m thµnh phË. PH¶•NG TIåN DI CHUYÕN Nhñg b¯c b›ch h‰a tinh x∂o b™n trong c∏c nhµ thÍ ch›nh thËng gi∏o Î Nga

ng≠Íi ta g‰i ng≠Íi Nga lµ "G†u Nga" v…n ch≠a r‚ rµng. ß≠Óc cho lµ v◊ ng≠Íi n≠Ìc ngoµi c„ th” bæt g∆p g†u Æi lπi tr™n Æ≠Íng d≠Íng nh≠ khńg thuy’t phÙc, bÎi chÛng ta bi’t rªng, tπi ƒn ßÈ, voi cÚng xu†t hi÷n tr™n Æ≠Íng phË, nh≠ng ng≠Íi Anh khńg c„ ˝ Æfinh so s∏nh loµi voi vÌi ng≠Íi d©n tπi Æ©y! ßi“u nµy ch¯ng t· tinh th«n cÒa ng≠Íi Nga Æ≠Óc bÈc lÈ r‚ nät qua loµi g†u v‹ Æπi †y. Ng≠Íi Nga Æang muËn th” hi÷n s˘ hÂi sinh mπnh mœ vÌi th’ giÌi qua nhñg trÀn tÛc c«u tr™n s©n nhµ. Nh≠ng n’u muËn bi’t "G†u Nga" nh≠ th’ nµo th◊ du kh∏ch c„ th” d‘ dµng t◊m hi”u qua cËt c∏ch cÒa ch›nh ng≠Íi d©n vÔng Yaroslavl nµy.

ñ ß†t n≠Ìc Nga qu∏ rÈng lÌn, v◊ th’ n’u bπn c„ ›t thÍi gian h∑y vÀn chuy”n bªng m∏y bay vÌi h÷ thËng b∏n vä tr™n Internet nhanh ch„ng vµ hi÷u qu∂. ñ Tµu h·a lµ ph≠¨ng ti÷n vÀn chuy”n hi÷u qu∂ khi sË ti“n cÒa bπn khńg qu∏ rÒng rÿnh vµ bπn th≠ th∏i v“ thÍi gian. Tµu h·a cÒa Nga cÚng c„ r†t nhi“u loπi nh≠ tµu th≠Íng, tµu cao tËc. ßËi vÌi mÁi loπi c„ nhi“u hπng gh’ kh∏c nhau. Hπng mÈt lµ khoang c„ hai gi≠Íng, trang b ti÷n nghi r†t tËt. Hπng hai lµ khoang bËn gi≠Íng, Æ©y lµ hπng th≠Íng dµnh cho kh∏ch Æi tour vÌi dch vÙ t≠¨ng ÆËi tËt. Hπng ba lµ khoang c„ 6 gi≠Íng, Æ©y lµ hπng mµ tí sˆ dÙng trong suËt chuy’n Æi. Hπng bËn lµ khoang chÿ c„ gh’ ngÂi, th≠Íng dµnh cho kh∏ch Æi nhñg chuy’n ngæn d≠Ìi 8 ti’ng. Gi∏ c∂ ch™nh l÷ch vÌi nhau kh∏ lÌn cho tıng hπng gh’. - Tµu h·a cÚng lµ ph≠¨ng ti÷n di chuy”n thuÀn lÓi cho kh∏ch du lch k’t hÓp xem b„ng Æ∏ Î nhñg thµnh phË xung quanh

Yaroslavl. Bπn c„ th” mua vä tµu h·a tπi nhµ ga Î Moscow ho∆c Yaroslval hay Æ∆t vä tr˘c tuy’n tπi: www.pass.rzd.ru/mainpass/public/en. ñ H÷ thËng giao thńg cńg cÈng Î Nga r†t tËt, Æ∆c bi÷t lµ metro Î c∏c thµnh phË lÌn vÌi chi ph› 50 RUB cho mÈt l≠Ót. Bπn cÚng c„ th” sˆ dÙng h÷ thËng xe bu˝t ho∆c xe Æi÷n cÚng kh∏ rŒ vÌi chi ph› kho∂ng tı 22 - 15 RUB cho c∏c tuy’n kh∏c nhau. Taxi t≠¨ng ÆËi Ææt vÌi kh∏ch du lch "bÙi" n™n n’u khńg thÀt s˘ c«n thi’t, bπn khńg n™n sˆ dÙng ph≠¨ng ti÷n nµy. TI≈N Tå ñ Nga chÿ sˆ dÙng ti“n rÛp vµ bπn chÿ n™n ÆÊi mÈt ›t Î s©n bay v◊ t˚ gi∏ kh∏ th†p. Vi÷c ÆÊi ngoπi t÷ Î Nga r†t d‘ dµng. Bπn c„ th” th†y h«u h’t c∏c ng©n hµng tr≠ng bµy t˚ gi∏ Î khæp m‰i nï vµ h∑y so s∏nh khi ÆÊi. CÚng c„ mÈt sË Æi”m ÆÊi ngoπi t÷ t≠ nh©n Î trung t©m thµnh phË hay g«n Æi”m tham quan vÌi tÿ gi∏ cn tËt h¨n cho kh∏ch du lch "bÙi". CHI PHê °N UˇNG ñ Bπn sœ tËn kho∂ng kho∂ng 250 - 300 RUB cho mÈt bã ®n Î KFC ho∆c McDonald. Cn n’u muËn nh≠ mÈt ng≠Íi Nga th◊ th™m ly bia t≠ï kho∂ng 80 - 120 RUB. Tí th≠Íng n†u ®n trong kh∏ch sπn n™n chi ph› ti’t ki÷m g«n ph©n nâ so vÌi vi÷c

®n Î ngoµi. ñ ßÂng RUB xuËng gi∏ so vÌi ÆÂng USD cÚng lµ mÈt lÓi th’ cho kh∏ch du lch khi Æ’n vÌi Nga vµo thÍi Æi”m nµy. Hå THˇNG GÎ HÄNH L≥ ô CÉC ßIÕM THAM QUAN VÄ GA TÄU LÂ ñ Khi du lch mÈt m◊nh, Æi“u bπn quan t©m nh†t lµ hµnh l˝ sœ Æ≠Óc gî Î Æ©u. H«u h’t c∏c Æi”m tham quan nh≠ b∂o tµng, cung Æi÷n Æ“u c„ dch vÙ gî hµnh l˝ mi‘n ph› cho du kh∏ch. V◊ vÀy, bπn an t©m vµ tho∂i m∏i khi khńg c«n ph∂i kh÷ n÷ hµnh l˝ trong suËt qu∏ tr◊nh tham quan. ô c∏c ga tµu lâ, s©n bay cÚng Æ“u c„ dch vÙ nµy vµ gi∏ c∂ ch†p nhÀn Æ≠Óc. V› dÙ, mÈt l«n gÎi hµnh l˝ Î ga tµu lâ lµ 170 RUB/ki÷n/ngµy. THòI TI⁄T ñ Nhi“u kh∏ch Î x¯ nhi÷t ÆÌi nh≠ Vi÷t Nam th≠Íng r†t ngπi tÌi Nga v◊ sÓ thÍi ti’t lπnh. ô Yaroslavl vµo mÔa Æńg vµ mÔa xu©n, nhi÷t ÆÈ c„ th” xuËng ©m vµi chÙc 0C lµ chuy÷n b◊nh th≠Íng vµ mÈt sË Æi”m tham quan th≠Íng Æ„ng câ khńg hoπt ÆÈng. Tuy nhi™n, mÔa hÃ sœ th›ch hÓp h¨n ÆËi vÌi kh∏ch du lch Vi÷t Nam khi nhi÷t ÆÈ dao ÆÈng kho∂ng tı 20 - 30 o C. MÈt sË nï ban Æ™m c„ th” xuËng Æ’n 10 - 15 oC, nh≠ng v…n th›ch hÓp cho d©n du lch "bÙi" khi khńg ph∂i mang v∏c ÆÂ lπnh cÂng k“nh khi Æi du lch.

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Located about 270 km northeast of Moscow, Yaroslavl nestles beautifully on the side of the scenic Volga River, and is filled with vibrant layers of history and culture, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. As the last destination in my two-week journey, this charming ancient Russian city and its unsurpassed beauty left me in awe. Text and photos: Nguyen Hoang Bao

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A sacred land of the Russians I used to read the famous British folk tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" as a child, and was surprised at how the bears, which in nature are rather aggressive animals, were depicted as friendly toward the child. The story is about a young girl with blonde hair who strays from her home, and wanders into the house of a family of bears in a snow-covered birch forest. This simple folk tale is, perhaps, where people first learn of the relationship between humans and bears. Bears, at times both feared and honored by the ancient Finno-Ugric people of the former Eurasian region, were typically regarded bears as thr "King of the Forest" and welcomed them as good omens. The Russians had a long history of deep respect for the bears, and the bear was the animal form of the mighty Slavic god Veles. As soon as Christianity was founded in Yarroslavl, everything changed. Conflicts rose between humans and bears. The bears, which were a symbol of Polytheism, eventually lost their position of honor, and their important role in the culture diminished. The magnificent beasts sadly became domesticated, and were sold to circuses across Russia for entertainment purposes.

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stayed at a hostel in the city's old quarter, just a few hundred meters from the scenic Volga River. The hostel accommodates a large number of students and young Russians who visit the city to relax, study, or work. The staff at the hostel can communicate in basic English, are quite friendly toward foreign tourists, and helped me understand the city and people of Yaroslavl a lot better than if I was on my own.

In the ancient city of Yaroslavl, the bears have their own folklore and legends. The historic milestone occurred in 1010 when the Kievan Rus' was dissolved into various rival regional powers. The frequent stealing of food on Russian fields resulted in a scarcity and pushed people into slavery. The land was once inhabited by a hostile pagan tribe that raided passing merchants. In order to suppress the tribe, Prince Yaroslav of Kiev single-handedly killed the bear that they consider their "sacred" animal. To mark the spot, he built a small fortress that later grew into a city. As a result, Yaroslavl's coat of arms today features a bear carrying an axe, and is a significant symbol of the city. The symbol of the bear can be seen almost everywhere on the streets of Yaroslavl, from window motifs, to the flowered park, to the great bronze statues in the city's squares.

Not as fascinating as St. Petersburg or bustling as Moscow, Yaroslavl has an understated quiet charm that keeps visitors coming back. The city is one of the Golden Ring cities, a group of historic cities that have played an important role in Russia's history. The other cities include Pereslavr, Alkeksandrov, Ivanovo, Sergiev Posad, Vladimiar, and Suzdal with each and every one of them among the most picturesque cities in Russia. Yaroslavl is home to unique monuments of Russian architecture from the 12th-18th centuries which have been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage sites, and that preserve the memory of the most important and significant events in Russian history. I almost got myself lost around the magnificent structures in the old quarter before deciding to take a walk along the scenic Volga while the sun was hiding behind cotton clouds. The sight of the thin fog draping over the river was simply incredible. Yaroslavl was, historically, a busy commercial hub in the late 16th century. The conquest of Kazan and Astrakhan opened a new trade route along the Volga to the East.

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Some other notes Souvenirs ñ Buying souvenirs to bring back home is an exciting experience for most tourists. In Russia, you can find souvenir shops almost everywhere from tourist attractions, to museums, to churches, and palaces as well as metro and train stations, and the cost is almost the same. Prices are higher if you buy your souvenirs at the airport, either downtown or at shopping centers. Buying a Matryoska doll, or a Russian Nesting Doll, as a souvenir is a must. SIM cards ñ You can easily buy a SIM card at the airport, train and metro stations, or shopping centers in Russia. I bought a super SIM for 500 RUB to use for local calls and unlimited 3G during my stay. Planning your trip ñ You can check out the Lonely Planet guide to find the itinerary most suitable for your time frame. The guide is a common choice for most backpackers. Each itinerary has detailed advice on where to go, what to eat, where to sleep, and what to see at each destination for experienced backpackers. You can spend around a week in Russia to enjoy 2 - 3 soccer matches, visit the capital Moscow, and the beautiful city of Yaroslavl and other Golden Ring cities. Safety issues ñ Necessary cautions are required when travelling alone anywhere including Russia. Beware of pickpockets and pursesnatchers when you wander the streets. Always keep an eye on your belongings and keep your valuables close. ñ Similar to Vietnam, Russian people often drink alcohol throughout the day. It's best to avoid traveling alone, and one should certainly avoid dark areas. Remember, if there's no one down a dark alley, there is probably for a reason for it. ñ Racism and sexism, again just as in Vietnam, are a problem in Russia. But I did not encounter any problems during my trip. The older Russians I met were exceptionally kind. As with any large city, common sense and caution are advisable, especially if one wishes to consume alcohol or travel after dark.

Five must-do things in Yaroslavl ñ Take a boat cruise on the scenic Volga River ñ Visit the Bear Monument ñ Wander the old quarter ñ Enjoy the panoramic view of Yaroslavl from the Holy Transfiguration Monastery ñ Admire the architectural style of Orthodox churches in Yaroslavl

The cost for a 7-day "budget" journey to Yaroslavl ñ Airfare from Vietnam: 600 - 800 USD ñ Train tickets for Moscow - Yaroslavl - Moscow: 30 USD ñ Train tickets for Yaroslavl - Nizhny Novgorod - Yaroslavl: 40 USD ñ Visa service: 180 USD ñ Accommodation: 80 USD ñ Food: 100 USD ñ Entrance fee: 50 USD ñ Tickets for two soccer matches: 320 USD ñ Other expenses: 100 USD Total, about 1,700 USD, not a bad price for a once in a lifetime trip to enjoy both the World Cup and the riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma that is Russia.

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Since the location of Yaroslavl was so favorable, the British were compelled to set up a harbor to distribute their goods to downstream areas, which were eventually used by the Dutch, German, and French to transport other valuable goods. Among the exports from Yaroslavl were animal skins, freshwater fish, linseeds, and various artworks. Dozens of large and small churches and sculptures found in the city are significant evidence of the once wealthy and magnificent city of Yaroslavl. As recommended by my Russian friends, I visited what is considered to be the most beautiful structure in Yaroslavl - the Church of Prophet Elijah. Built between 1647 and 1650 and located in the upper quarter of the old city, the church is one of Yaroslavl's finest preserved monuments with unique architecture, and is considered a masterpiece of Russian design. The church features two highly sculptured main towers along with five onion domes, creating a balanced and harmonious structure within the amazing cityscape. The sophisticated paintings are unique features of Orthodox churches in Russia and the Church of the Prophet Elijah is no exception. In addition to the incredible paintings featured inside the main hall, the gates are covered with square ceramic tiles that are painted with different animals according to the city's folk stories. With beautifully chosen colors, unique patterns, and a generous use of natural materials, these religious structures are exceptionally well-preserved after hundreds of years.

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A perfect stop for soccer fans

ocated about 270 km from Moscow, 420 km from St. Petersburg, and 770 km from Saransk, the ancient city of Yaroslav is centrally located among most major cities in Russia, where the World Cup finals will be held this summer. Trains with fine and fullyequipped cabins to Yaroslavl can be accessed from all stadiums across the country. Eleven cities have been chosen by the Russian government as official venues, but Yaroslavl is not among them, perhaps to preserve the old city's quiet charm. Yaroslavl makes a perfect cultural stop for soccer fans who like to gain a deeper insight into Russian culture after they have enjoyed the games. The Russian spirit was unmissable during my time spent in Yaroslavl. Russians have long been known to have a strong and unyielding character. In the West, Russia was often associated with the bear, but that was more of a derogatory association - an uncouth backwards bully from the deep woods. More recently, Russians have begun to take a measure of pride in this association, but for the opposite reason - the strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and cunning of the bear. The Russian identity is clearly associated with the bear's magnificent features. By hosting the World Cup this year, Russia wants to restore their strong and unyielding image to soccer fans around the world. However, visitors are recommended to travel to the ancient city of Yaroslavl to get a better understanding of Russia's rich history and culture.

Eleven cities have been chosen by the Russian government as official venues, but Yaroslavl is not among them, perhaps to preserve the old city's quiet charm.

ñ Have your letter of invitation and personal documents ready for the visa application at the Russian Embassy. You can also ask an agent to do all the work for 180 - 250 USD/person. If you are a soccer fan, you can get a visa-free entry during the 2018 World Cup. Follow these steps: - Buy tickets online at www.fifa.com/ worldcup/organisation/ticketing/purchase. html - Register for a FanID at www.fan-id.ru/ - Receive tickets and FanID via email. A visa exemption letter will be sent to your email. Stay ñ Russian hostels generally meet the needs of backpackers, except for their limited English. In major Russian tourist cities, the staff can communicate in basic English. In Yaroslavl, I stayed at the Hostel Kislorod O2, where the staff spoke English well, and were willing to be of service to guests. ñ The dorm rooms provide each bed with their own curtain to provide guests the privacy they need. Large lockers are also provided to allow guests to store their backpacks inside. ñ A night lamp and an electrical outlet are provided for each bed. Both bedrooms and rest restrooms are nice and clean. ñ Free internet in rooms is also provided, along with the use of the kitchen and some free cooking ingredients as well as a fridge and a microwave. ñ Laundry service and irons are available for use, but they are not always for free. ñ You can easily find a bed in a dormitory at a hostel for 5 - 7 USD/night, a pretty cheap price in Europe. Most of the places I stayed at were priced from 8 - 10 USD/ night as my locations were closer to the city center. Keep in mind though hostels, given that they tend to attact a younger clientel, can be places of party and roudy late night debauchery, so it's a good idea to read reviews of each hostel you intend to visit before booking. Get there ñ Both direct and non-direct flights to Moscow are available from Vietnam. You can choose to travel with Vietnam Airlines (direct), Aeroflot (direct), Qatar Airways (transit), S7 Airlines (transit), or Etihad Airways (transit). Book in advance to get a good price. The airlines often offer different promotions at different times of the year. Get around ñ Russia is a big country, so if you have little time, flying is the fastest and most efficient way to travel since you can always book your tickets online. ñ Train is another effective means of transport if you want to travel on a budget and have plenty of time. Both regular and high speed trains are available in Russia with different classes for you to choose from. First class provides a fully-equipped two-bed cabin. Second class cabins

accommodate 4 beds, and are the most common choice among tour travelers with relatively good services. Third class cabins have six beds, and are the most reasonable choice among backpackers. Forth class cabins provide seats only, and are usually chosen for short trips that take less than 8 hours. Prices vary vastly for each class. ñ Train is also a convenient way for soccer fans to travel to cities around Yaroslavl. You can buy a train ticket at the Moscow or Yaroslval Station, or book your tickets online at www.pass.rzd.ru/main-pass/ public/en. ñ The public transport system in Russia is very easy to use, especially the metro in big cities for 50 RUB per pass. You can also use buses or trams for 15 - 22 RUB depending on where you go. Taxis are an expensive way to get around for backpackers, so try to avoid it unless it is really necessary. Currency ñ Russian Ruble is the only type of currency used in Russia. You should exchange some money at the airport for a low exchange rate. Exchanging money in Russia is easy. You can find most banks displaying their exchange rates almost anywhere. Check around before you exchange your money. Some private exchange shops in the city center or near attraction points offer better exchange rates, but may require a certain degree of street smarts. Food expenses ñ You will spend about 250 - 300 RUB for a meal at KFC or McDonald's. If you want to eat like a Russian, add a glass of beer for about an extra 80 - 120 RUB. I cooked at the hostel, so my food expenses were reduced by half compared to eating out. ñ The ruble has gone down against the US dollar, giving travellers to Russia an advantage to make the most of their trip. Luggage storage at attractions and train stations ñ When traveling alone, your biggest concern is where to store your luggage. Most attractions, such as museums and palaces, offer free luggage storage during your visit. Most train stations and the airport also provide luggage storage services and the prices are reasonable. It costs around 170 RUB/bag/day for the service at train stations. Weather ñ Visitors from tropical countries like Vietnam often don't travel to Russia in winter since the temperature during winter and spring can drop down to several 0C below zero and many attractions are often closed down. Summer is a better time to travel for Vietnamese tourists when the temperature ranges from 20 - 30 0C. The temperatatures at night can drop down to 10 - 15 0C, but is bearable for backpackers, and thick clothing is not required when traveling.

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destination Bµi vµ ∂nh: B∂o Khuy™n

Tr≠Ìc hµnh tr◊nh Æi Malaysia, tí t˘ h·i m◊nh trńg ÆÓi Æi“u g◊ cho chuy’n Æi l«n nµy? Vµ s˘ thÀt lµ tí chºng trńg ÆÓi g◊ c∂. MÈt quËc gia cµng mÌi mŒ th◊ cµng thÛ v, mÈt quËc gia cµng lπ l…m lπi cµng c„ nhi“u th¯ Æ” kh∏m ph∏.

í Æ’n nï lÛc 3 giÍ r≠Ïi chi“u theo giÍ Æfia ph≠¨ng (sÌm h¨n giÍ Vi÷t Nam chıng 1 ti’ng). ThÍi ti’t Î Æ©y kh∏ n„ng, Æ∆c bi÷t nhñg th∏ng hÃ, nhi÷t ÆÈ ngoµi trÍi th≠Íng l™n Æ’n 40oC. Tí cÚng khńg v◊ th’ mµ ch«n chı n™n ti’n thºng Æ’n Putrajaya, thµnh phË trŒ, hi÷n Æπi vµ lµ "g≠¨ng m∆t mÌi" cÒa Malaysia.

Putra c„ ngh‹a lµ "hoµng tˆ" vµ jaya c„ ngh‹a lµ "thµnh cńg". Tí thi’t ngh‹, c∏i t™n †y khńg chÿ ˝ ngh‹a mµ cfln mang c∂ t©m t≠ vµ t◊nh c∂m cÒa ng≠Íi d©n x¯ nµy.

NH~NG C§NG TRçNH TH⁄ K± ßi“u Æ«u ti™n khi’n tí nhÌ v“ thµnh phË nµy khńg ph∂i lµ h◊nh ∂nh cÒa Th∏nh Æ≠Íng HÂi gi∏o Æ≠Óc x©y bªng Æ∏ granite hÂng hay Tfla nhµ V®n phflng ThÒ t≠Ìng Perdana Putra ÆÂ sÈ. Th¯ tí nhÌ nh†t lπi ch›nh lµ nät t≠ï xanh, s˘ v®n minh cÒa mÈt thµnh phË vÌi 75% di÷n t›ch lµ rıng vµ hÂ n≠Ìc khi’n Putrajaya xanh m∏t h¨n hºn c∏c thµnh phË kh∏c cÒa Malaysia. Putrajaya nÊi ti’ng nhi“u c«u vÌi tÊng cÈng 9 c©y c«u væt ngang qua con sńg Æµo Putra. C©y c«u Æ∆c tr≠ng nh†t cÒa thµnh phË mang t™n Seri Wawasan, Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ d≠Ìi dπng con thuy“n Æang gi≠¨ng buÂm ra khï. N’u bπn c„ dfip di chuy”n tr™n con Æ≠Íng nµy th◊ cÚng Æıng ng«n ngπi dıng ch©n dπo chï

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VISA ñ Malaysia mi‘n ph› visa cho du kh∏ch Vi÷t Nam. HÄNH TRçNH ñ Bπn c„ th” bay tı s©n bay quËc t’ T©n S¨n Nh†t (TP.HCM) tÌi s©n bay quËc t’ Kuala Lumpur thńg qua h∑ng hµng khńg Malaysia Airlines, thÍi gian bay lµ 2 ti’ng. N’u bπn xu†t ph∏t tı s©n bay NÈi Bµi, thÍi gian bay lµ 3 ti’ng 15 phÛt. Bay tı ßµ NΩng, thÍi gian bay sœ lµ 2 ti’ng 45 phÛt. Cn n’u bπn bæt Æ«u tπi s©n bay Cam Ranh bπn sœ m†t 2 ti’ng 15 phÛt. PH¶•NG TIåN DI CHUYÕN ñ Trong thµnh phË Kuala Lumpur, bπn c„ th” di chuy”n bªng tµu Æi÷n.Tµu Æi÷n Î Æ©y kh∏ phÊ bi’n. Tuy nhi™n n’u di chuy”n thuÀn ti÷n giã c∏c thµnh phË cÒa Malaysia th◊ tµu lâ lµ ti÷n nh†t. B™n cπnh Æ„, xe bus, xe hï, taxi Æ“u luń c„ sΩn. TI≈N Tå

Cung Æi÷n Hoµng gia cÒa Malaysia

ñ Malaysia sˆ dÙng ÆÂng ringgit (MYR). MÈt MYR t≠¨ng Æ≠¨ng vÌi 5.800 VNß. Bπn n™n ÆÊi ti“n Î Vi÷t Nam tr≠Ìc chuy’n Æi. NH~NG TOUR N£N ßI ñ Tour 1: City tour KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Center), Ipoh vµ Putrajaya. ñ Tour 2: Penang. ñ Tour 3: BÍ ß´ng b∏n Æ∂o Malaysia ñ Tour 4: Malaysia Borneo. THòI GIAN THêCH HúP ñ MÔa kh´ Î Malaysia th≠Íng käo dµi tı th∏ng 4 Æ’n th∏ng 9 v◊ th’ Æ©y lµ thÍi Æi”m tuy÷t nh†t Æ” ghä th®m quËc gia nµy mµ kh´ng sÓ m≠a b∑o.

tr™n lµn Æ≠Íng dµnh cho ng≠Íi Æi bÈ. ß∆c bi÷t, tı c©y c«u nµy, bπn c„ th” ngæm nh◊n Th∏nh Æ≠Íng HÂi gi∏o Putra Mosque nªm nÊi bÀt tr™n hÂ n≠Ìc nh©n tπo. N’u muËn tham quan ki’n trÛc b™n trong cÒa nhµ thÍ, bπn n™n tr∏nh giÍ c«u nguy÷n cÒa h‰, bÎi theo luÀt, nhñg ng≠Íi khńg theo Æπo HÂi khńg Æ≠Óc ra vµo th∏nh Æ≠Íng trong giÍ c«u nguy÷n. So vÌi Vi÷t Nam vËn Æ≠Óc thi™n nhi™n ≠u ∏i cho v´ vµn thæng c∂nh th◊ Malaysia hoµn toµn ng≠Óc lπi, nhñg Æfia Æi”m nÊi bÀt cÒa quËc gia nµy Æa ph«n tı bµn tay con ng≠Íi tπo ra. H∑y ghä th®m ÆÈng Batu, mÈt cńg tr◊nh ki’n trÛc tń gi∏o Æ∏ng t˘ hµo cÒa nhñg ng≠Íi theo Æπo Hindu, bπn sœ th†y rªng, nhñg Æi“u tí n„i chºng

h“ ngoa. ßÈng Batu lµ nï thÍ k›nh linh thi™ng cÒa cÈng ÆÂng ng≠Íi ƒn ßÈ sËng tπi Æ©y. Tr≠Ìc hang ÆÈng c„ b¯c t≠Óng vfi th«n Subramaniam cao tr™n 42 m Æ≠Óc s¨n son thi’p vµng Æ¯ng uy nghi™m nh≠ canh gi˜ câ hang. ß” tham quan Æi÷n thÍ, bπn ph∂i v≠Ót qua 272 bÀc thang cao ng†t vµ tr∏nh v´ sË nhñg chÛ khÿ Æi theo ÆÔa giÏn, qu†y ph∏ bπn. Batu lµ hang ÆÈng hi’m hoi Æńg kh∏ch suËt tı s∏ng Æ’n tËi. Chuy’n Æi cÒa tí khńg chÿ dıng lπi Î nhñg cńg tr◊nh ki’n trÛc tń gi∏o Æ∆c tr≠ng, mµ cfln c„ dfip tham quan Cung Æi÷n Hoµng gia cÒa Malaysia vµ læng nghe nhñg c©u chuy÷n thÛ vfi v“ bÈ m∏y nhµ n≠Ìc cÒa quËc gia nµy. Cung Æi÷n Hoµng gia Malaysia nªm Î Jalan Duta, ph›a t©y bæc cÒa Kuala

Lumpur, vµ lµ trung t©m cÒa ch’ ÆÈ qu©n chÒ lÀp hi’n. Malaysia lµ quËc gia duy nh†t tr™n th’ giÌi ch‰n vua theo h◊nh th¯c lu©n phi™n. M∆c dÔ quËc gia nµy Æ≠Óc chia thµnh 13 bang nh≠ng chÿ c„ 9 ti”u bang tham gia vµo cuÈc b◊nh ch‰n. MÁi quËc v≠¨ng Æ≠Óc ch‰n chÿ Æ≠Óc gi˜ nhi÷m k˙ trong vflng 5 n®m vµ Æ∆c bi÷t mÁi ng≠Íi chÿ Î ngí vfi mÈt l«n. Sau khi Æ®ng c¨, quËc v≠¨ng c„ th” cÔng gia Æ◊nh chuy”n Æ’n sËng tπi Hoµng cung, tuy nhi™n vfi quËc v≠¨ng th¯ 15 cÒa Malaysia hi÷n ch≠a lÀp gia Æ◊nh. Khi ghä th®m Cung Æi÷n, bπn sœ r†t d‘ Æ” nhÀn ra QuËc v≠¨ng c„ Î hoµng cung hay khńg, bªng c∏ch nh◊n c∏c cÈt cÍ tr≠Ìc câ cung. N’u cÈt cÍ Æ≠Óc gi≠¨ng cao c„ ngh‹a lµ quËc v≠¨ng Æang Î nhµ. TRAVELLIVE

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í Æ∑ ghä th®m h«u h’t c∏c cńg tr◊nh †n t≠Óng Î Æ©y nh≠ B∂o tµng Ng©n hµng Negara Malaysia, B∂o tµng D÷t may QuËc gia nªm tπi trung t©m thÒ Æ´ Kuala Lumpur, Qu∂ng tr≠Íng ßÈc lÀp, T≠Óng Æµi chi’n s‹ v´ danh, Cung Æi÷n hoµng gia. Vµ sœ v´ cÔng thi’u s„t n’u nh≠ b· qua Tfla Th∏p Æí Petronas Tower cao 452 m vÌi 88 t«ng nªm ngay khu trung t©m thµnh phË Kuala Lumpur. Tí Æ∑ mæt trfln mæt dãt khi Æ¯ng tr≠Ìc tfla th∏p ÆÂ sÈ Æãp Æ’n cho∏ng ngÓp nµy. DÔ lµ ghä th®m vµo ban Æ™m hay ban ngµy Æi nã th◊ tfla th∏p cÚng khi’n tí khńg th” rÍi mæt. ß„ khńg chÿ lµ c∂m gi∏c nh· bä tr≠Ìc cńg tr◊nh v‹ Æπi mµ cfln lµ c∂m gi∏c chπm tÌi gi†c m¨ thuÎ bä, gi†c m¨ mµ tí chÿ nh◊n th†y qua s∏ch b∏o vµ

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tr™n truy“n h◊nh. Tí t˘ nhÒ: "N’u bi’t tr≠Ìc gi†c m¨ †y r˘c rÏ th’ nµy, c„ lœ tí Æ∑ ghä Malaysia sÌm h¨n ho∆c ch› ›t tí cÚng n™n Î Æ©y suËt Æ™m Æ” ngæm nh◊n n„".

MóT GïC H¤NG K§NG Ngµy th¯ ba cÒa chuy’n Æi, tí ra xa kh·i Kuala Lumpur, ghä th®m "thµnh phË mÌi Ipoh", nï mµ vÌi tí n„ ch›nh lµ mÈt HÂng Kńg thu nh·. Ipoh khńg sí ÆÈng, n∏o nhi÷t nh≠ thÒ Æ´ Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh cÚng khńg trŒ trung, hi÷n Æπi nh≠ Putrajaya, khńg Æ∆c tr≠ng vÌi v´ vµn b›ch h‰a Æ≠Íng phË nh≠ Î Penang. Ipoh lµ "thµnh phË rıng" Æ≠Óc k’ thıa toµn bÈ nhñg g◊ trong trŒo nh†t cÒa thi™n nhi™n nh≠ nguÂn n≠Ìc sπch nÊi ti’ng vµ c©y xanh bao phÒ.

Ipoh Æãp nhã nhµng, ch«m chÀm vÌi nhi“u d∑y nhµ cÊ m‰c san s∏t Î khu trung t©m th≠a ng≠Íi vµ Ipoh cÚng y™n æng, m∏t mŒ Î vÔng ven thµnh phË. Nhñg chi’c xe hï lÁi thÍi vµ ki”u ki’n trÛc x≠a cÚ Î Ipoh gÓi cho tí nhÌ Æ’n nhñg th≠Ìc phim cÒa Æπo di‘n V≠¨ng Gia V÷ ng≠Íi HÂng Kńg. MÈt Æi”m nh†n kh∏c cÒa thµnh phË nµy ch›nh lµ »m th˘c. ô Æ©y h‰ th›ch k’t hÓp "gi∏ ÆÁ" vµo c∏c m„n ®n. C‰ng gi∏ cÒa h‰ khńg dµi nh≠ Î Vi÷t Nam, n„ ngæn vµ mÀp, ®n r†t gifln dÔ Æ∑ Æ≠Óc xµo ch›n. ß∆c bi÷t, h‰ chuÈng c∏c s∂n ph»m ch’ bi’n tı hπt ÆÀu nµnh nh≠ sã, ÆÀu hÚ vµ tµu hÚ. DÔ tí khńg t◊m hi”u tr≠Ìc v“ nhñg Æ∆c s∂n Î Æ©y nh≠ng mÈt anh bπn Æ∑ m∏ch nh· tí rªng: "Nh†t Æfinh ph∂i uËng cµ ph™ træng, v◊ n’u

VÌi tí Æi cÚng lµ mÈt c∏ch Æ” hi”u m◊nh, hi”u ng≠Íi mµ chºng qua s∏ch vÎ. Malaysia Æ∑ cho tí nhñg Æi“u nh≠ th’. Æ’n Ipoh mµ khńg uËng th¯c uËng nµy th◊ cÚng t›nh lµ khńg." Vµ d‹ nhi™n, mÈt t›n ÆÂ cµ ph™ nh≠ tí khńg th” b· lÏ c¨ hÈi. Cµ ph™ træng (White Coffee) vÌi tí lµ s˘ k’t hÓp cÒa cµ ph™ sã Vi÷t Nam vµ trµ sã cÒa ßµi Loan, ˝ lµ n„ bäo, ng‰t, th¨m Æ∆c tr≠ng vµ c„ nhi“u b‰t. BÎi Æa ph«n b™n nµy dÔng bÈt kem bäo Æ” pha ch¯ khńg dÔng sã Æ∆c. Cµ ph™ træng nµy kh∏ "nhã" n™n bπn sœ ngÒ ngon lµnh n’u nh≠ c„ lÏ uËng vµo buÊi tËi.

VùNG ßƒT "T§N GIÉO" ß’n Malaysia, bπn sœ nhÀn th†y s˘ mπnh mœ trong t›n ng≠Ïng cÒa quËc gia nµy. Malaysia c„ ba tń gi∏o lÌn lµ HÂi gi∏o (quËc gi∏o), Hindu gi∏o (ƒn ßÈ gi∏o) vµ PhÀt gi∏o. Tuy Malaysia lµ quËc gia Æa tń gi∏o nh≠ng s˘ t›n ng≠Ïng cÒa h‰ ph©n chia r‚ r÷t, khńg trÈn l…n. 100% ng≠Íi Malay b∂n Æfia theo Æπo HÂi thÍ th«n Ala, h«u h’t ng≠Íi ƒn ßÈ theo Æπo Hindu vµ cÈng ÆÂng ng≠Íi Hoa sËng Î Æ©y theo Æπo PhÀt. Qua tÌi Malaysia, tí mÌi hi”u r‚ h¨n v“ nhñg Æi“u r®n cÒa ng≠Íi theo Æπo HÂi mµ tí tıng Æ‰c trong cuËn s∏ch Nhµ Gi∂ Kim: "ß†ng Ti™n Tri cho chÛng ta kinh Koran vµ Æ” lπi c„ n®m Æi“u r®n thí Æ” chÛng ta tu©n thÒ trong ÆÍi sËng. ßi“u r®n quan tr‰ng nh†t lµ chÿ c„ mÈt Th≠Óng Æ’ duy nh†t. Nhñg Æi“u r®n kia lµ: mÁi ngµy c«u nguy÷n n®m

l«n, ®n chay trong th∏ng Ramadan, giÛp kŒ b«n hµn". Ngoµi ni“m tin vµo Th≠Óng Æ’, mÁi ngµy h‰ sœ c«u nguy÷n 5 l«n: s∏ng, tr≠Ìc bã tr≠a, sau bã tr≠a, chi“u vµ tËi. Khi c«u nguy÷n h‰ sœ h≠Ìng mæt v“ ph›a T©y. MÈt n®m h‰ chÿ ®n chay mÈt l«n vµ th≠Íng käo dµi mÈt th∏ng. PhÙ n˜ mang thai vµ trŒ em d≠Ìi 3 tuÊi khńg c«n tu©n theo Æi“u luÀt nµy. Vµ quan tr‰ng h¨n c∂ lµ h‰ chia sŒ vÌi ng≠Íi nghÃo theo ÆÛng Æi“u r®n th¯ t≠ Æ∑ nhæc Æ’n. V“ khńg gian t›n ng≠Ïng, n’u ng≠Íi ƒn ßÈ c„ ÆÈng Batu, ng≠Íi Hoa Æ∑ c„ chÔa Thi™n HÀu. ChÔa Thi™n HÀu cÒa ng≠Íi Hoa cÚng lµ mÈt cńg tr◊nh ki’n trÛc Æ≠Óc nhi“u du kh∏ch quan t©m. H¨n th’, nï Æ©y cfln lµ Æfia Æi”m chÙp ∂nh c≠Ìi tuy÷t Æãp cÒa c∏c c∆p Æí ng≠Íi Hoa. Khńg bi’t s˘ thÀt tÌi Æ©u nh≠ng ng≠Íi Æfia ph≠¨ng tin rªng, chÔa Thi™n HÀu nÊi ti’ng linh thi™ng trong vi÷c c«u hi’m muÈn vµ c«u t◊nh duy™n! Chuy’n Æi cÒa tí khńg dµi vµ v…n cfln nhi“u nï tí muËn ghä th®m, kh∏m ph∏. DÔ vÀy, tí v…n muËn khuy™n bπn, dÔ ›t hay nhi“u th◊ h∑y c¯ Æi, Æi Æ” c„ c∏i nh◊n Æa chi“u v“ cuÈc sËng, Æi Æ” th†y m◊nh bä nh·, Æi Æ” hi”u th™m v“ v®n h„a, lËi sËng cÒa nhñg d©n tÈc kh∏c. Vµ vÌi tí Æi cÚng lµ mÈt c∏ch Æ” hi”u m◊nh, hi”u ng≠Íi mµ chºng qua s∏ch vÎ. Malaysia Æ∑ cho tí nhñg Æi“u nh≠ th’.

L¶U TR@ ñ G›a kh∏ch sπn Î Æ©y khńg qu∏ Ææt Æ·, t«m 700.000 VND - 2.000.000 VND/ Æ™m. Bπn n™n ch‰n kh∏ch sπn Î g«n khu trung t©m Kuala Lumpur (KLCC) Æ” d‘ dµng di chuy”n Æ’n t†t c∂ m‰i nï trong thµnh phË. Ri™ng Ipoh, bπn c„ th” ch‰n Î Lost World Sunway Resort, v´ cÔng thuÀn ti÷n Æ” tham quan cńg vi™n, sÎ thÛ Lost World of Tambun. ¬M TH#C ñ Th¯c ®n vµ ÆÂ uËng Î Malaysia khńg qu∏ Ææt Æ·, c„ th” n„i lµ t≠¨ng t˘ nh≠ Î Vi÷t Nam. Ng≠Íi Malay khńg uËng bia r≠Óu n™n gi∏ bia r≠Óu Î Æ©y kh∏ Ææt. ßÂ ®n Î Æ©y r†t phong phÛ vÌi c∏c m„n ®n b∂n Æa, m„n Th∏i, m„n Trung QuËc, m„n ƒn vµ c∂ m„n Vi÷t. Bπn n™n ghä nhµ hµng Tien Xiang Hot Pot, mÈt nhµ hµng Hoa kh∏ nÊi ti’ng Î Kuala Lumpur. ARK Thai lµ mÈt nhµ hµng ki”u Th∏i, bπn cÚng n™n ghä. ß∆c bi÷t, Malaysia v´ cÔng nÊi ti’ng vÌi chocolate, Æ∆c s∂n cÒa h‰ lµ chocolate s«u ri™ng, bπn c„ th” mua tπi câ hµng Harristton. NH~NG TRÅI NGHIåM KH§NG THÕ Bì QUA ñ Tham gia th∂ di“u Î Kelantan vµo cuËi th∏ng 5 Æ«u th∏ng 6; hiking Î Taman Negara, Pahang; nh∂y dÔ t˘ do Î Pulau Langkawi, Kedah; bay tr™n khinh kh› c«u Î thµnh phË Putrajaya. TRANG PH|C PHù HúP ñ V◊ Malaysia lµ quËc gia nhi÷t ÆÌi n™n vµo mÔa hÃ Î Æ©y v´ cÔng n„ng. Bπn n™n chu»n b mÚ n„n, ∏o kho∏c nhã vµ dÔ. C„ mÈt Æi“u lµ ng≠Íi Malay khńg sˆ dÙng kh»u trang khi ra Æ≠Íng n™n t◊m mua kh»u trang Î Æ©y r†t kh„, v◊ th’ bπn n™n chu»n b sΩn. CHI PHê CHO CHUY⁄N ßI ñ Chuy’n Æi 4 ngµy 3 Æ™m sœ trong kho∂ng tı 7.000.000 Æ’n 10.000.000 VNß tÔy thuÈc vµo kh∏ch sπn bπn Î vµ Æa Æi”m ®n uËng cÒa bπn. TRAVELLIVE

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Before traveling to Malaysia, I wondered what to expect from this trip? And the truth is I did not expect anything. The newer the country is, the more interesting it is, the stranger the country is, the more we have to discover. Text and photos: Bao Khuyen

arrived at 3:30 pm local time (about one hour ahead of Vietnam time). The weather here is quite hot, especially in the summer months where the outdoor temperature usually hovers near 40oC. But that was not the reason for my hesitation about going straight to Putrajaya, a young, modern city and the "new face" of Malaysia. Putra means "prince" and jaya means "success". I think this name is not only meaningful but also contains the mentality and heart of the Malaysian people.

Masterpieces of the century The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of this city is not the image of the pink granite Mosque or the massive Perdana Putra Prime Minister's

Department Complex. What I remember most is the fresh air and the city where 75% of the land is made up of forests and lakes, making Putrajaya greener than most cities in Malaysia. Putrajaya is famous for its bridges with a total of 9 crossing the Putra River. The city's most distinctive bridge, Seri Wawasan, is designed to resemble a sailboat at sea. If you have the opportunity to travel this road, then do not hesitate to wander onto the pedestrian lane. In particular, from this bridge, you can admire the Putra Mosque that stands out on the artificial lake. If you want to visit the interior architecture of the mosque, you should avoid their prayer time, as by law, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosque when prayer is in session. Compared to Vietnam, which is blessed with countless natural attractions, Malaysia is quite the opposite. The most prominent feature of this country is crafted by human hands. Visit the Batu caves, a proud Hindu religious structure, and this will become most apparent. Batu Cave is a sacred place of worship for the Indian community living here. In front of the cave there is a golden statue of a Subramaniam god, over 42 m high, standing like a guard at the entrance of the cave. To visit the shrine, you have to hike up 272 high stairs and avoid countless monkeys joking around and harassing you. Batu is a rare cave that is crowded from dawn to dusk.

in Jalan Duta, on the north-west of Kuala Lumpur, and is the center of the constitutional monarchy. Malaysia is the only country in the world that chooses their king in alternating form. Although the country is divided into 13 states, only 9 states participate in the poll. Each monarch is elected as king only to serve for a five-year term. After being elected, the king can move his family into the Royal Palace, however, the current 15th king of Malaysia is not married. When visiting the palace, it is easy to see if the king is present, by looking at the flagpole in front of the palace. If the flag is held high, it means that the king is at home. I visited most of the impressive buildings here such as the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum, the National Textile Museum in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Independence Square, the National Monument, and the Royal Palace. It would be extremely unfortunate if you skipped the 452 m Petronas Twin Towers equipped with 88 floors right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

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Travelling is also a way to understand yourself, to understand others but not merely through books. Malaysia has given me such meaningful experiences. I stood overwhelmed with wide eyes beholding this towering beauty. Whether visiting at night or during the day, the tower always drew my attention, eyes fixed upon it. Not only did I feel so small in front of this immense building, but I also felt the realization of my childhood dreams of places I thought I could only "touch" through books and television. "If I knew that dream was so vivid, I may have come to Malaysia sooner or, at the very least, I should stay here the whole night to admire it."

A corner of Hong Kong n the third day of my trip, I left Kuala Lumpur. I visited the "new city of Ipoh", where it appeared to me as a miniature Hong Kong. Ipoh is not vibrant like Kuala Lumpur. It is neither young nor modern like Putrajaya. Nor does it feature countless street murals as in Penang. Ipoh is the "forest city"

with its famous clean water and green trees; the inheritance of nature's purity. Ipoh is gentle, slow, with rows of ancient houses standing next to each other in the center of a sparse area. The outskirts of the city are tranquil. Old-fashioned cars and ancient architecture in Ipoh remind me of footage from Hong Kong's Wong Kar Wai. Another highlight of this city is the cuisine. Here it is popular to mix "bean sprouts" into dishes. Their bean sprouts are not as long as the kind used in Vietnam, they are short and fat. They are very crispy despite being cooked. In particular, products made from soybeans such as milk, tofu and douhua, are prefered. Although I did not find out in advance about the specialties here, a friend told me: "You definitely have to drink white coffee, if you visit Ipoh without trying it your trip isn't worth it." And of course, a coffee fan like me could not miss such an opportunity.

White Coffee, to me, is a combination of Vietnamese milk coffee and milk tea from Taiwan. In short, it is greasy, sweet, fragrant and rich in foam. Because most shops here use greasy cream instead of condensed milk. White coffee is quite "light" so you will still be able to sleep well even after drinking a cup at night.

Land of religions When you come to Malaysia, you will find that beliefs play an important role in this country. Malaysia has three major religions: Islam (national religion), Hinduism and Buddhism. While Malaysia is a multi-religious country, their beliefs are clearly divided, not integrated. 100% of the indigenous Malay are Muslim who worship Allah, most Indian are Hindu and the Chinese communities that live here are Buddhist. Once in Malaysia, I came to better understand the Islamic commandments I read in "The

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Alchemist": "The Prophet gives us the Koran and leaves five commandments for us to obey in life. The most important commandment is that there is only one God. These other commandments are: pray five times a day, fast during Ramadan, help the poor, pilgrimage to the holy land." In addition to their belief in God, they will pray five times a day: in the morning, before lunch, after lunch, in the afternoon and in the evening. When they pray they will turn their eyes to the West. Every year they fast once and it usually lasts one month. Pregnant women and children under 3 do not need to follow this rule. And most importantly, they need to share with the poor according to the fourth commandment. In terms of religious constructions, if the Indians have Batu caves, the Chinese have Thien Hau pagoda. The Chinese Thien Hau pagoda is also of architectural interest for many visitors. Moreover, this place is a picturesque wedding photography spot for Chinese couples. I'm not too certain about the truth in this claim, but the locals believe that Thien Hau pagoda has sacred properties in the way of infertility and love! My trip is short and there are so many places that I would love to visit and explore. However, I would like to advise you, more or less, just go, go for a multi-dimensional view of life, go to find yourself so small, go to understand more about culture and the lifestyles of others. To me, travelling is also a way to understand yourself, to understand others but not merely through books. Malaysia has given me such meaningful experiences.

VISA ñ Vietnamese visitors are exempt from visa fees for Malaysia Itinerary ñ You can fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (HCMC) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Malaysia Airlines, flight time is 2 hours. If you depart from Noi Bai airport, flight time is 3 hours 15 minutes. From Da Nang, flight time will be 2 hours 45 minutes. If you start at Cam Ranh airport the flight will take 2 hours 15 minutes. Transport means ñ In the city of Kuala Lumpur, you can travel by tram which is quite popular here. However, the most convenient means of travel between Malaysian cities is by train. Aside from buses and cars, taxis are always available. Currency ñ Malaysia uses ringgit (MYR). One ringgit is equivalent to 5,800 VND. You should change your money in Vietnam before the trip. Must-go tours - Tour 1: KLCC City Tour (Kuala Lumpur City Center), Ipoh and Putrajaya. - Tour 2: Penang. - Tour 3: East coast of Peninsular Malaysia - Tour 4: Malaysia Borneo. Appropriate time ñ Malay dry season typically lasts from April to September, it is the best time to visit the country without the fear of storms and rain.

Accommodation ñ The price of a hotel is not too expensive, from 700,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND/night. You should choose the hotels located near the Kuala Lumpur (KLCC) central area to easily travel to any part of the city. In Ipoh, you can stay at Lost World Sunway Resort, this is an extremely convenient place for visiting the Lost World of Tambun zoo. Food ñ Food and beverages in Malaysia are not too expensive, quite similar in price compared to Vietnam. The Malay people do not drink alcohol so the price of beer here is very expensive. The food is incredibly diverse from local dishes, Thai dishes, Chinese dishes, Indian dishes to Vietnamese dishes. You should visit Tien Xiang Hot Pot Restaurant, a well-known Chinese restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. ARK Thai is a Thai restaurant that is also worth a visit. In particular, Malaysia is extremely skilled with chocolate, their specialty is durian chocolates. You can purchase these at the Harriston shop. Experiences not to be missed ñ Kite flying in Kelantan in late May and early June; hiking in Taman Negara, Pahang; parachute free jumping in Pulau Langkawi, Kedah; hot air ballooning in Putrajaya city. Come prepared ñ As Malaysia is a tropical country, it is very hot in summer time. You should bring a hat, light jacket and umbrella. Malay people do not use masks on the road, therefore buying masks here is quite difficult, this is something to keep in mind. Cost of the trip ñ A 4-day and 3-night trip will range from 7,000,000 to 10,000,000 VND, depending on the hotel and restaurants you choose.

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NH~NG C§NG NGHå ßéNH CAO CHO CHUY⁄N DU LëCH ß¶òNG DÄI C∏c chuy’n Æi cÒa bπn sœ cµng hoµn h∂o h¨n n’u chÛng Æ≠Óc chu»n b k¸ l≠Ïng. MÈt chi’c xe chπy Æ≠Íng xa an toµn vµ ti÷n nghi, chi’c laptop m·ng, g‰n, ti÷n ›ch hay chi’c tÒ lπnh mini x∏ch tay thuÀn ti÷n. T†t c∂ sœ g„p ph«n tπo n™n chuy’n Æi k˙ thÛ cho bπn vµ ng≠Íi th©n. Preparing well for a trip will ensure they go exactly as planned. A safe and comfortable car suitable for a road trip, a slim, compact, convenient laptop, or a portable mini fridge, each will help to create an exciting trip for you and your loved ones.

DU LëCH ß¶òNG DÄI CùNG VOLVO Volvo Æ∑ thi’t k’ ra nhñg m…u xe sang tr‰ng, tinh t’ vµ an toµn nh†t th’ giÌi. Nhñg chi’c xe mang th≠¨ng hi÷u Æ’n tı Thu˛ ßi”n vÌi nhi“u t›nh n®ng, ti÷n ›ch hi÷n Æπi, mang lπi s˘ tho∂i m∏i, d‘ dµng nh†t cho ng≠Íi sˆ dÙng. Phong c∏ch thi’t k’ Scadinavian Æ∆c tr≠ng, Volvo V90 sÎ h˜u ngoπi th†t v´ cÔng mπnh mœ vµ trŒ trung vÌi l≠Ìi t∂n nhi÷t cÔng cÙm ÆÃn tr≠Ìc Full-LED. ßÛng vÌi t™n g‰i, Volvo V90 Cross Country Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ cho nhñg chuy’n Æi Æ≠Íng dµi, Æi du lch vµ d∑ ngoπi gia Æ◊nh. TrÙc chi“u dµi c¨ sÎ l™n tÌi 2941 mm vÌi ph«n mui xe vuËt dµi v“ ph›a sau r†t Æ∆c tr≠ng. B™n cπnh Æ„, khoang hµnh l˝ rÈng (560L) ÆÒ Æ” Æ˘ng t†t c∂ vÀt dÙng c«n thi’t cho nhñg hµnh tr◊nh dµi.

Go further with Volvo Volvo has designed the most sophisticated, luxurious, and safest cars in the world. These cars from the Swedish automaker provide many functions as well as modern amenities affording both comfort and simplicity to drivers. With its distinctive Scandinavian design, the Volvo V90, has a strong and youthful appearance featuring a modern grille and full-LED front lights. True to its name, the Volvo V90 Cross Country is designed for long-distance travel and family picnics. Sporting an axle length of up to 2941 mm, the V90 has a long roomy interior. In addition, it also comes equipped with a spacious luggage compartment (560L), enough to hold everything needed for a long journey.

MÈt Æi”m Æ∆c bi÷t trong thi’t k’ lµ nhñg chi’c xe Volvo c„ t›nh n®ng trÓ l∏i. ChÛng c„ th” t˘ Æi“u chÿnh v´-l®ng, t®ng tËc vµ phanh Æ” Æ≠a bπn Æ’n nï an toµn vµ hi÷u qu∂ nh†t. ßËi vÌi nhñg cung Æ≠Íng dµi, t›nh n®ng Pilot Assist sœ giÛp bπn t˘ do tho∂i m∏i lµm b†t c¯ Æi“u g◊ bπn muËn.

A special featured designed in Volvo cars is the Pilot Assist. The car has the ability to adjust the steering wheel, acceleration and brakes to bring you to your destination safely and in comfort. During long distances, the Pilot Assist feature will give you the freedom to do whatever you want.

S∂n ph»m c„ gi∏ kho∂ng 2.890.000.000 VNß

Priced around 2.890.000.000 VND

hi-tech gadgets for lo

app Du lëch Th§ng minh - ulmon N’u bπn l™n k’ hoπch du lch Æ≠Íng xa th◊ Ulmon ÆÛng lµ ng≠Íi bπn ÆÂng hµnh hoµn h∂o vµ Æ∏ng tin cÀy cÒa bπn. Ulmon sœ lµ kim chÿ nam d…n Æ≠Íng vÌi b∂n ÆÂ ngoπi tuy’n chi ti’t, nÈi dung du lch chuy™n s©u vµ c∏c Æi”m tham quan nÊi ti’ng. ¶u Æi”m cÒa app du lch nµy lµ d‘ sˆ dÙng. Bπn c„ th” Æ∆t kh∏ch sπn, t◊m Æ≠Íng, t◊m Æi”m tham quan, t◊m nhµ hµng khi du lch Î n≠Ìc ngoµi mµ kh´ng c«n k’t nËi internet. ThÀm ch› bπn cn c„ th” t◊m hi”u v“ ˝ ki’n Æ∏nh gi∏ cÒa c∏c du kh∏ch n≠Ìc ngoµi hay c∏c kh∏ch du lch nhi÷t t◊nh th´ng qua Ulmon nµy. `ng dÙng Æ≠Óc hÁ trÓ mi‘n ph› tr™n h÷ Æi“u hµnh IOS

smaRT TRavel app - ulmon If you are planning a long haul trip then Ulmon is your perfect and reliable travel companion. Ulmon will be the guideline with detailed offline maps, in-depth travel content and popular attractions. The advantage of this travel app is its ease of use. You can book hotels, navigate routes, find attractions, find restaurants when traveling abroad, even without internet connection. You can also find the opinions of foreign visitors or enthusiastic tourists through Ulmon. The application is supported free on IOS

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ASUS GIÅI PHïNG GIõI HÑN V≈ TRñNG L¶úNG Asus ZenBook 13 lµ m…u laptop hi’m hoi n∆ng d≠Ìi 1 kg Æπt chu»n qu©n s˘ M¸ MIL-STD 810G. VÌi thi’t k’ thanh lch vµ thÍi th≠Óng k’t hÓp vÌi hÓp kim nh´m - magie nguy™n khËi chæc chæn Æ∑ tπo cho s∂n ph»m mÈt s˘ kh∏c bi÷t vµ ti÷n nghi hi’m c„. ß∆c bi÷t, ZenBook 13 Æ≠Óc xem lµ "Æ¯a con d bi÷t" trong gia Æ◊nh ZenBook khi ph«n thi’t k’ vng trn ÆÂng t©m Zen Æ≠Óc l≠Óc b· Æ” tπo mÈt giao di÷n mÌi trŒ trung vµ tinh gi∂n h¨n, ÆÂng thÍi mang lπi tr‰ng l≠Óng si™u nhã cho chi’c m∏y. Ph«n næp m∏y nay c„ thi’t k’ tr¨n nh∏m vÌi phi™n b∂n vµng hÂng vıa thanh lch vıa trŒ trung, sang tr‰ng. Chi’c laptop phi™n b∂n mÌi nµy cn c„ t›nh n®ng ti’t ki÷m pin, v´ cÔng ti÷n khi du lch Æ≠Íng xa vµ du lch nhi“u ngµy. ZenBook 13 Æem lπi s˘ t˘ do cho ng≠Íi dÔng khi kh´ng ph∂i lo læng v“ vi÷c h’t pin. Pin lithium-polymer 50Wh Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ Æ∆c bi÷t giÛp ZenBook 13 hoπt ÆÈng ÆÈc lÀp Æ’n 15 giÍ cÔng c´ng ngh÷ sπc nhanh chÿ m†t 49 phÛt cho 60% pin. S∂n ph»m c„ gi∏ tı 29.990.000 VNß - 32.990.000 VNß

DU LëCH VõI Tû LÑNH DI ßóNG TMX45 EVAKOOL

CHI⁄C TAI NGHE VõI CÅM H`NG T\ G CÔng vÌi ch†t l≠Óng ©m thanh xu†t sæc, thi’t k’ mang t›nh m¸ thuÀt hi÷n Æπi vµ c∏c bÈ phÀn c„ gi∏ tr cao nh≠ khung lµm tı hÓp kim magie, l‚i d©y thanh lµm tı ÆÂng Æ· kh´ng oxy (8N-OFC). H∑ng Audio Technia Æ∑ cho ra ÆÍi mÈt bÈ tai nghe l†y c∂m h¯ng tı gÁ. Trong Æ„ ATH-W5000 lµ chi’c headphone "khÒng" nh†t c∂ v“ ch†t l≠Óng vµ gi∏ ti“n. Chi’c tai nghe nµy c„ kh∂ n®ng chËng Ân, khˆ nhi‘u, t∏i hi÷n ©m thanh trung th˘c, t∏ch bπch. VÌi s∂n ph»m Æ∆c bi÷t nh≠ ATH-W5000, bπn sœ Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m mÈt b«u trÍi ©m thanh sËng ÆÈng cuËn hÛt trong suËt hµnh tr◊nh dµi cÒa bπn.

TÒ lπnh du lch Evakool Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ v´ cÔng ti÷n lÓi vµ thńg minh dµnh cho c∏c chuy’n th∏m hi”m ngoµi trÍi nh≠ chÃo thuy“n, cæm trπi hay du lch bªng ´ t´ cÔng gia Æ◊nh vµ nh„m bπn. VÌi thi’t k’ ÆÈc Æ∏o, Æa Æi÷n ∏p, Æ∏ng tin cÀy vµ d‘ dµng sˆ dÙng lµ l˘a ch‰n tuy÷t vÍi cho nhñg chuy’n Æi xa. Travelmate k’t hÓp m∏y nän Danfoss nÊi ti’ng th’ giÌi vµ thi’t b bay hï rollbond hi÷u qu∂ cao Æem Æ’n cho ng≠Íi dÔng s˘ ti÷n nghi hi’m c„. Dng tÒ lπnh nµy c„ dung t›ch 45 l›t. S∂n ph»m c„ gi∏ tı 16.000.000 - 18.000.000 VNß

S∂n ph»m nµy c„ gi∏ 26.000.000 VNß

Lightweight Asus Asus ZenBook 13 is a rare, under 1 kg model set to US military standards MIL-STD 810G. Its elegant and fashionable design combined with solid aluminum and magnesium alloys makes for a uniquely convenient product. In particular, the ZenBook 13 is considered a "wild child" in the ZenBook family as the Zen concentric circle design is removed to create a new, youthful and streamlined interface while delivering an ultra-light weight machine. The lid is is smooth by design in the golden rose version, ensuring an elegantly youthful luxury composition.

Wood-inspired headphones

This new laptop also has battery saving features, extremely convenient for long days or long distance trips. The ZenBook 13 gives users the freedom to roam without the worry of running out of battery. The 50Wh lithium-polymer battery is specially designed to keep the ZenBook 13 without a powersource for up to 15 hours; with fast charger technology it only takes 49 minutes to gain 60% of the battery life.

Along with outstanding sound quality, modern art design and high value components, such as the magnesium alloy chassis and the cordless core made from oxygen-free copper (8N-OFC). Audio Technia has released a wood-inspired headset. The ATH-W5000 is the most outstanding headphone in terms of both quality and price. This headset is capable of, noise-canceling, reproducing true sound, and full stereo. With special products such as the ATHW5000, you will experience a lively sound throughout your long journey.

Priced at 29,990,000 VND - 32,990,000 VND

Priced at 26,000,000 VND

TRAVEL WITH EVAKOOL TMX45 MOBILE FRIDGE The Evakool travel refrigerator is incredibly handy with its smart design for outdoor activities such as boating, camping or road trips with family and friends. With its unique design, multivoltages, reliability and ease of use, it is a great choice for long trips. Travelmate combines the world-famous Danfoss compressor and high performance rollbond evaporator to give users remarkable comfort. This refrigerator has a capacity of 45 liters. Products are priced at 16,000,000 - 18,000,000 VND

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 EMBASSIES/ CONSULATES  AIRLINES  TRAVEL AGENTS  TAXIS  HOTELS/RESORTS  RESTAURANTS  BARS/CAFES  SPAS  BANKING SERVICES  SOUVENIR SHOPS  CULTURE  SHOPPING MALLS  SUPERMARKETS HÄ NóI TELEPHONE CODE: 024 EMBASSIES/CONSULATES ¤ GERMANY (29 Tr«n PhÛ, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3843 0245) ¤ KOREA (28th, Lotte Center, 54 Li‘u Giai *Tel: 3831 5110) ¤ USA (7 L∏ng Hπ, ßËng ßa *Tel: 3850 5000) ¤ MALAYSIA (43 - 45 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3734 3836/49) ¤ SINGAPORE (41- 43 Tr«n PhÛ, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3848 9168) ¤ THAILAND (63 - 65 Hoµng Di÷u, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3823 5092) ¤ TURKEY (Floor 14, HCO Building, 44B L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3822 2460) AIRLINES ¤ HONGKONG AIRLINES (Unit 801, East Wing, Lotte Center Hanoi - 54 Lieu Giai *Tel: 3946 0404 *Website: www. hongkongairlines.com.) ¤ JAPAN AIRLINES (30 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 7303 3030 *Website: www. japan-airlines.com) ¤ EVA AIR (Unit 15.02, 15th Floor, Corner

Stone Building, 16 Phan Chu Trinh *Tel: 3936 1600 *Website: www. evaair.com) ¤ VIETNAM AIRLINES (200 Nguy‘n S¨n, BÂ ß“, Long Bi™n *Tel: 3873 0314 *Website: http://www.vietnamairlines.com) TRAVEL AGENTS ¤ BUFFALO TOURS (70-72 Bµ Tri÷u, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3828 0702 *Websitel: www.buffalotours.com) ¤ GOLDEN TOUR (1st Floor, 16 Hµm Long, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3944 6000 ) ¤ CTY TNHH TM & DU LëCH BÑN ß¤NG HÄNH - A TRAVEL MATE CO. LTD. (39 Dinh Tien Hoang Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi *Tel: 3926 3370 *Fax: (84-4) 3926 3367) (113C, Bui Vien Str., Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City *Tel: (84-8) 38 38 66 78 *Fax: (84-8) 38 38 66 76 (45-47 Le Loi Str., Hue *Tel: (8454)393 44 55/ 393 44 56 *Fax: (84-54) 393 44 57) TAXIS ¤ THÄNH C§NG TAXI ( Tel: 04 3257 5757 Website: www.thanhcongtaxi.vn) ¤ MAI LINH (T«ng 5, ta ATS, 252 Hoµng QuËc Vi÷t *Tel: 3833 3333 *Website: http://www.mailinh.vn) HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ FORTUNA HOTEL HANOI (6B L∏ng Hπ, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3831 3333 *Website: www.fortuna.vn)

¤ CROWNE PLAZA WEST HANOI (36 L™ ß¯c Th‰, Nam Tı Li™m *Tel: 6270 6688 *Website: www. crowneplaza.com/westhanoi)

¤ LA CASA HANOI HOTEL Nªm trong khu phË Ph∏p cÊ y™n t‹nh, La Casa Hotel vÌi ÆÈi ngÚ nh©n vi™n th©n thi÷n vµ nhi÷t t◊nh khi’n bπn c„ c∂m gi∏c th©n thi’t vµ †m cÛng nh≠ Î nhµ. 84 phng nghÿ, 4 c®n hÈ vÌi thi’t k’ vµ ti÷n nghi hi÷n Æπi cÔng vÌi h÷ thËng nhµ hµng, qu∏n bar, phng gym, b” b¨i vµ spa sœ mang Æ’n cho bπn nh˜ng tr∂i nghi÷m Æ∏ng nhÌ. Located in the old tranquil French Quarter, La Casa Hotel with the friendly and enthusiasm will make you feel like being home. 84 rooms, 4 apartments with modern design and amenities, and our system of restaurants, bar, gym, pool and spa will bring you memorable experiences. (17 Pham Dinh Ho St., Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi * Tel: 6656 0560 * Email: info@lacasahotel.vn, Website: www.lacasahotel.com.vn) ¤ LOTTE CENTER HANOI (54 Li‘u Giai, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3333 6016 *Website: www.lottecenter. com.vn) ¤ PAN PACIFIC HANOI (1 Thanh Ni™n, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3823 8888 *Website:

www.panpacific.com/en/hotelsresorts/vietnam/hanoi) ¤ SHERATON HANOI HOTEL (K5 Nghi Tµm, 11 Xu©n Di÷u, T©y HÂ *Tel: 3719 9000 *Website: www.sheratonhanoi.com) RESTAURANTS ¤ THE VIN STEAK (7 Xu©n Di÷u Street, T©y HÂ *Tel: 3722 4165 *Website: www. thevinsteak.com) ¤ C•M VIåT (75 Phπm HÂng Th∏i *Tel: 3927 5920) ¤ CLUB DE L'ORIENTAL (22 T´ng ß∂n, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3826 8801 *Hotline: 3927 4641/ 0904 885 414) ¤ DA PAOLO WESTLAKE (32 Qu∂ng Kh∏nh, T©y HÂ, *Tel: 3718 6317) ¤ DON'S TAY HO BISTRO (16 lane, 27 Xu©n Di÷u, T©y HÂ, *Tel: 3719 2828) ¤ LONG ßçNH (64B Qu∏n S¯, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3942 9168) ¤ HÅI SÅN NGON (199A Nghi Tµm, T©y HÂ *Tel: 3719 3170 *Website: http:// ngonhaisan.vn) ¤ HOME HANOI RESTAURANT (34 Ch©u Long, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 04 3939 2222 *Website: www.homehanoirestaurant.com) ¤ KOTO (59 V®n Mi’u, ßËng ßa *Tel: 3747 0338 *website: http:// www.koto.com.au)

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¤ NHÄ 9NKC 9 Nguy‘n Khæc C«n, Hoµn Ki’m, Tel: 090 4943 432 *Website: www.nha.coffee) ¤ NGON VILLA RESTAURANT (No 10, Tong Duy Tan Str, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi *Tel: (+84) 4.3221 2222 *Website: www. ngonvilla.com) ¤ MAISON VIE RESTAURANT (28 Tang Bat Ho Str - Hai Ba Trung Dist - Hanoi - Vietnam *Mail: info@maisonvie.vn *Tel:+84 3633 0206 *hotline: 0904 150 383 *http://www.maisonvie.vn) ¤ PHô 24 (31 Hµng Khay, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3938 1812 *Website: http://pho24.com.vn) ¤ PILSNER URQUELL ORIGINAL (10 Nguy‘n Bi”u, *Tel: 3734 2288 *Website: http://www.original.vn/ webapp/home.php) ¤ POTS 'N PANS (57 BÔi Th Xu©n, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 3944 0204) ¤ QUÉN °N NGON 26 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, Hoµn Ki’m District *Tel: (+84-4) 3933 6133 *Fax: (+84-4) 3933 6135 *Email: ngonhanoi@vnn.vn) ¤ SIXTY SIX RESTAURANT (66 Hµng BÂ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04 3266 8888) ¤ S` BUFFET (64 Nguy‘n Du, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3941 3338 *Website: www.subuffet.vn) BARS/CAFES ¤ CIAO COFFEE (2 Hµng Bµi, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 1494) ¤ HIGHLANDS COFFEE (6 Nhµ ThÍ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3938 0444) ¤ VPRESSO (45 Ly Quoc Su, Hoan Kiem *Tel: 6270 0408 Website: www. vpresso.vn) ¤ M-BOX BAR & LOUNGE (23A Trµng Thi, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3828 8820) ¤ PRESS CLUB (59A L˝ Th∏i TÊ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 0888) ¤ O'LEARYS SPORT BAR (38 Bµ Tri÷u, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 5368) ¤ THE KAFE (18 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, Ba ß◊nh, *Tel: 37476245 *Website:www. thekafe.vn) ¤ THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF (28 Thanh Ni™n, T©y HÂ

*Tel: 3715 4240 *Website: http://www.coffeebean.com) ¤ THE ROOFTOP (Floor 19, Pacific Place Building - 83B L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3946 1901) SPAS/ FITNESS ¤ AMADORA WELLNESS & SPA (250 Bµ Tri÷u, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3978 5407 *Website: http://amadoraspa.vn/vn/how- to-spa.html) ¤ ANNAM FOOT & BODY MASSAGE (71 Hµng B´ng, Hoµn Ki’m *Hotline: 0932 391 888) ¤ ANAM QT SPA (42 Hµng TrËng, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3928 6116 *Website: http://www. anamqtspa.com) ¤ AQUAMARINE SPA (44 L™ Ng‰c H©n, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 2220 6788 *Website: http://aqmspa.vn) ¤ ELITE FITNESS (51 Xu©n Di÷u, Q. T©y HÂ *Tel: 04 3718 6281 *T«ng 4 IPH Shopping Center 241 Xu©n ThÒy, Q. C«u Gi†y *Tel: 04 3788 6688 *25 L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Q. Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04 3828 8888 *T«ng 6 th∏p C Vincom Center 191 Bµ Tri÷u, Q. Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 04 3974 9191 *T«ng 3 ta A Th®ng Long Number One sË 1 ßπi LÈ Th®ng Long, Q. Nam Tı Li™m *Tel: 04 7306 6655 *T«ng 6 Vincom Center 54A Nguy‘n Ch› Thanh, Q. ßËng ßa *Tel: 04 7307 8889 *T«ng 7 Vincom Center 2B Phπm Ng‰c Thπch, Q. ßËng ßa *Tel: 04 7307 9898) ¤ ELITE ACTIVE (T«ng 5 TTTM HÂ G≠¨m Plaza, Tr«n PhÛ, Hµ ß´ng *Tel: 04 7305 5858 *T«ng 2 Berriver Long Bi™n, 390 Nguy‘n V®n Cı, quÀn Long Bi™n *Tel: 04 7302 6696)

¤ ZEN SPA (164 Tı Hoa, Qu∂ng An, T©y HÂ *Tel: 3719 9889 *Website: zenspa.vn) BANKING SERVICES ¤ CITI BANK (17 Ng´ Quy“n, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3521 1118 *Website: http://www.citibank.com.vn) ¤ VIETCOMBANK 23 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3824 3524 *Website: http:// www.vietcombank.com.vn)

SOUVENIR SHOPS ¤ CARAT SHOP (27 Xu©n Di÷u, T©y HÂ *Tel: 6270 0479 *Website: http://www.carat.vn/) CASA D'ORIENTE (23 Hµng TrËng, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3928 8678 *website: www. casadoriente.com) ¤ CRAFT LINK (43 V®n Mi’u, ßËng ßa *Tel: 3733 6101 *Website: www. craftlink.com.vn) ¤ IPA NIMA (73 Trµng Thi, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3933 4000 *Website: http://ipa-nima.com) ¤ SˇNG (27 Nhµ ThÍ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3928 8733) ¤ T¢N M≤ DESIGN (61 Hµng Gai, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3938 1154 *Website: http://www.tanmydesign.com) TRANH TH£U XQ (13 Hµng Gai, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3938 1905 *Website: http://tranhtheuxq.com/vi/) CULTURE ¤ BÅO TÄNG HÄ NóI HANOI MUSEUM (SË 2, Phπm HÔng, M‘ Tr◊, Tı Li™m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 6287 0604 *Website: baotanghanoi.com.vn) ¤ BÅO TÄNG H¤ CHê MINH HO CHI MINH MUSEUM (19 Ng∏ch 158/193 Ng‰c Hµ, ßÈi C†n, Ba ß◊nh, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3846 3757) ¤ BÅO TÄNG PH| N~ VIåT NAM - VIETNAMESE WOMEN'S MUSEUM (36 L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hµng Bµi, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3825 9936 *Website: baotangphunu. org.vn) ¤ CHú ß¤NG XU¢N DONG XUAN MARKET (ßÂng Xu©n, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi) ¤ CHùA MóT CóT - ONE PILLAR PAGODA (ChÔa MÈt CÈt, ßÈi C†n, Ba ß◊nh, Hµ NÈi) ¤ CHùA TRƒN QUˇC TRAN QUOC PAGODA (Thanh Ni™n, TrÛc Bπch, Ba ß◊nh, Hµ NÈi) ¤ CON ß¶òNG GˇM S` - HANOI CERAMIC MOSAIC MURAL (HÂng Hµ, †p Thπnh Vinh, PhÛc X∏, Ba ß◊nh, Hµ NÈi) ¤ VIETNAM MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY (Nguy‘n V®n Huy™n Street, C«u Gi†y *Tel: 3756 2193 *Website:

http://www.vme.org.vn) ¤ VIETNAM NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY (1 Trµng Ti“n, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3825 2853 *Website: http:// www.baotanglichsu.vn) ¤ VIETNAM NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (6 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3733 2131 *Website: http:// www.vnfam.vn/) SHOPPING MALLS ¤ AEON MALL LONG BI£N (SË 27 CÊ Linh, Long Bi™n, Hµ NÈi *http://aeonmall-long-bien.com.vn) ¤ VINCOM TOWERS (191 Bµ Tri÷u, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 3974 9999 *Website: http:// vincomshoppingmall.com/vi-VN/ VincomCenterBaTrieu) TRÄNG TI≈N PLAZA (24 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, Hoµn Ki’m) SUPERMARKETS ¤ CITIMART Hµ NÈi Tower - 49 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 2999 *Website: http://citimart.com.vn ¤ INTIMEX (22 - 32 L™ Th∏i TÊ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3825 2054 *Website: http:// www.intimexna.com) TP.HCM TELEPHONE CODE: 028 EMBASSIES/ CONSULATES ¤ KOREA (107 Nguy‘n Du, District 1 *Tel: 38225757) ¤ USA (4 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3520 4610) ¤ LAOS (93 Pasteur, District 1 *Tel: 3829 7667) ¤ MALAYSIA (2 Ng´ ß¯c K’, District 1 *Tel: 382 99023) ¤ JAPAN (261 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, District 3 *Tel: 3933 3510) ¤ RUSSIA (40 Bµ Huy÷n Thanh Quan, District 3 *Tel: 3930 3936) ¤ FRANCE (27 Nguy‘n Th Minh Khai, District 3 *Tel: 3520 6800) ¤ PHILIPPINE (40-5 Phπm Vi’t Ch∏nh, Ward 19, B◊nh Thπnh District *Tel: 3518 0045) ¤ SINGAPORE (Floor 8 , Saigon Centre - 65 L™ LÓi, District 1 *Tel: 3822 5173) TRAVELLIVE

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¤ THAILAND (77 Tr«n QuËc Th∂o, District 3 *Tel: 3932 7637) AIRLINES ¤ KOREAN AIRLINES (34 L™ Du»n, District 1*Tel: 3824 2878 *Website: https://www. koreanair.com) ¤ QATAR AIRWAYS (Room 8, Petro Vietnam Building, 1- 5 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3827 3888 *Website: http:// www.qatarairways.com) ¤ TURKISH AIRLINES (Floor 8, AB Tower- 76A L™ Lai, District 1 *Tel: 3936 0360 *Website: http://www. turkishairlines.com) TRAVEL AGENTS ¤ GINKGO VOYAGE (130 Nguyen Cong Tru, District 1*Tel: 3838 9944 *www. ginkgovoyage.com) ¤ SAIGONTOURIST TRAVEL SERVICE (45 L™ Th∏nh T´n, District 1 *Tel: 3827 9279 *Website: http:// www.saigontourist.net) ¤ VINH HAN INTERNATIONAL CO., HCM BRANCH (27-29 BÔi Vi÷n, P. Phπm NgÚ L∑o, Dist. 1 *Tel: 3838 9988 *Email: chris@viet4mua.vn/ hieu. chrisnguyentim@me.com *Website: www.viet4mua.vn) TAXIS ¤ TAXI 27/7 (162 ß≠Íng Tu÷ T‹nh, Ward 17, 11 District *Tel: 3962 0620 *Website: http://www.27-7.com.vn/ home/index.html) HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ CARAVELLE HOTEL (19 - 23 C´ng Tr≠Íng Lam S¨n, District 1 *Tel: 3823 4999 *Website: http://www. caravellehotel.com) ¤ LE MERIDIEN SAIGON (3C Ton Duc Thang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam *Tel: (+84) 8 6263 6688 *Website: lemeridiensaigon.com) ¤ LIBERTY CENTRAL SAIGON CITYPOINT (59-61 Pasteur, QuÀn 1, TPHCM *Tel: 3822 5678) ¤ LIBERTY CENTRAL SAIGON RIVERSIDE

(17 Tń ß¯c Thæng, QuÀn 1, TPHCM *Tel: 3827 1717) ¤ NEW WORLD SAIGON HOTEL (76 L™ Lai, District 1*Tel: 3822 8888 *Website: http://www.saigon. newworldhotels.com ¤ NORFOLK HOTEL (117 L™ Th∏nh Tń, Q1*Tel: 3829 5368 *Fax: 3829 3415 *Email: info@norfolkhotel.com.vn *Website: www.norfolkhotel.com.vn ¤ HOTEL EQUATORIAL HO CHI MINH CITY (242 Tran Binh Trong st., Dist.5, HCMC *Tel: 3839 7777 *Email: info@hcm.equatorial.com *www. equatorial.com) ¤ THE ALCOVE LIBRARY HOTEL (133A-133B Nguy‘n ß◊nh Ch›nh, Q.PhÛ NhuÀn, HCMC *Tel: 6256 9966 *Hotline: 0938 979 000 *Website: www.alcovehotel.com.vn) ¤ RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE HOTEL SAIGON (8-15 Tń ß¯c Thæng, Q.1,TP. HCM *Tel: 3822 0033 *Website: www.renaissance-saigon.com) ¤ WINDSOR PLAZA HOTEL *18 An D≠¨ng V≠¨ng, Q 5, Tp. HCM, Vietnam *Tel: 3833 6688 *Fax: 3833 6888 *Email: services@windsorplazahotel.com *Website: windsorplazahotel.com) RESTAURANTS ¤ AU LAC DO BRAZIL STEAK RESTAURANT (238 Pasteur, District.3 *Tel: 3820 7157 - 0909 478 698*Website: www.aulacdobrazil.com) ¤ HOME FINEST RESTAURANT (252 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 7, Dist.3 *Tel: 3932 2666 *Website: www. homefinestrestaurant.com) ¤ GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (197 ß“ Th∏m, Phπm NgÚ L∑o, Dist.1 *Tel: 3837 1894 *Website: www.thegoodmorningvietnam.com) ¤ INDOCHINE (26 Tr≠¨ng ßnh, Dist.3 *Tel: 3930 8421) ¤ M¢M VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT (193 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 7, Dist.3 *Tel: 3939 3888 *Website: www. mamvietnameserestaurant.com)

¤ THE CHOPSTICKS SAIGON RESTAURANT (216/4 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 7, Dist.3 *Tel: 3932 2889 *Website: www.thechopsticksaigon.com) ¤ PARKROYAL SAIGON HOTEL (311 Nguy‘n V®n TrÁi, T©n B◊nh District, HCMC *Tel: 028 3842 1111 * www.parkroyalhotels.com/ saigon.) ¤ PHô 24 (20B Nguy‘n Th Minh Kha, District 1*Tel: 3910 1038 *Website: http://pho24.com.vn) ¤ NHÄ HÄNG NGON (160 Pasteur, District 1 *Tel: 3827 7131 *Fax: 3827 7127 *Email: info@quananngon.com) ¤ QUÉN NGON 138 138 Nam K˙ KhÎi Ngh‹a , QuÀn 1, T.p HÂ Ch› Minh *Tel: 38 279 666 / 38 257 179 *Email: ngon138@saigonkhanhnguyen.vn *Website: www.quanngon138.com) ¤ SAIGON INDIAN (Floor 1, 73 Mπc Th B≠Îi, District 1 *Tel: 3824 5671) ¤ SHANG PALACE (1st Floor, Norfolk Mansion, 17-19-21 L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, Dist. 1 *Tel: 3823 2221 *Website: www. shangpalace.com.vn) ¤ SUSHI TEI (Add: 200A Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1, Hochiminh City, Vietnam *Tel: 028 6284 1188 *Hotline: 0124 668 7354 *Facebook: Sushi Tei Vietnam) BARS/CAFES ¤ CHILL SKYBAR SAIGON (T«ng 26, AB Tower, 76A L™ Lai, Q.1, TP.HCM *Tel: 0938 822 838 *Website: www.chillsaigon.com)

¤ CALIBRE CHARNER (Floor 1, Palace Hotel Saigon, 56 - 66 Nguy‘n Hu÷, 1 District *Tel: 3829 2860 *Website: http:// www.palacesaigon.com) ¤ LA HABANA (152 L™ Lai, District 1 *Tel: 3925 9838 *Website: lahabanasaigon. com) ¤ MAGNOLIA KITCHEN & CAFE (Add: 190 - 192 De Tham Street, District 1, Hochiminh City, Vietnam *Tel: 3920 3047 *Hotline: 0124 668 7354 *Website: www.magnolia-kitchen. com *Facebook: Magnolia Kitchen & Cafe) ¤ SAXN'ART CLUB (28 L™ LÓi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3823 3954 *Website: saxrnart.com) THE JAZZ CAFE (97 S≠¨ng Nguy÷t Énh, District 1 *Tel: 3925 0388) SPAS/ FITNESS ¤ SEN SPA (26-28 ß´ng Du, Dist.1 *Tel: 3825 1250 *Website: http:// www.senspa.vn) ¤ CRYSTAL SPA (Tang 3, 202 Hoang Van Thu, Q.Phu Nhuan, TP.HCM *Tel: 3847 9964 *3847 9295) ¤ SHAPE LINE BODY'N SOUL (74 Nguyen ß◊nh Chieu, P Da Kao, Q1, Tp HCM *Tel: 2207 0809 *Hotline: 0968 060 268 *Website: www.shapeline.com.vn ¤ TROPIC SPA (72 Trµn Quang Kh∂i, P.T©n ßnh, Dist.1 *Tel: 3910 5575 *Website: http://www.spatropic.com/)

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¤ ELITE FITNESS (T«ng L3 Shopping Mall, Vincom ßÂng KhÎi, 72 L™ Th∏nh Tń & 45A L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, P. B’n Nghä Q.1 *Tel: 08 7307 9899 *T«ng 3, Vincom Mega Mall, 159 Xa LÈ Hµ NÈi, P. Th∂o ßi“n, Q.2 *Tel: 08 7303 9888) BANKING SERVICES ¤ ANZ (39 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3827 2926 *Website: http:// www.anz.com/vietnam) ¤ EXIMBANK (1 & 7 Floor, Ta nhµ 229 ßÂng KhÎi, B’n Nghä Ward, Dist.1 *Tel: 3821 0055 *Website: http://www. eximbank.com.vn) ¤ SAIGONBANK (2C Ph„ ß¯c Ch›nh, Dist.1 *Tel: 3914 3183 *Website: www. saigonbank.com.vn) ¤ STANDARD CHARTERED (Floor 1, Sµi Gn Center Building 37 Tń ß¯c Thæng, District 1 *Tel: 3911 0000 *Website: http:// www.standardchartered.com.vn) ¤ VIETCOMBANK (69 BÔi Th Xu©n, NgÚ L∑o Ward, District 1*Tel: 3829 7245 *Website: http://www.vietcombank. com.vn) SOUVENIR SHOPS ¤ APRICOT GALLERY (50 - 52 Mπc Th B≠Îi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3822 7962 *Website: http:// www.apricotgallery.com.vn) ¤ ANUPA BOUTIQUE (9 ßńg Du, Dist.1 *Tel: 3822 2394 *Website: http:// www.anupa.net) ¤ DUY TAN SAIGON ARTISAN (47 Tń Th†t Thi÷p, Dist.1 *Tel: 3821 3614 *Website: www. saigonartisan.com) ¤ GAYA SHOP (1 Nguy‘n V®n Tr∏ng, District 1 *Tel: 3925 1495) ¤ HOÄNG GIA PEARL (Tel 0909 66 22 31 *www. HoangGiaPearl.com) ¤ IPA NIMA (90 L™ LÓi, District 1 *Tel: 3822 3277 *Website: http:// ipa-nima.com) ¤ KENLY SILK (132 L™ Th∏nh Tń, District 1 *Tel: 3829 3847 *Website: www.kenlysilk.com) ¤ MOSAIQUE SAIGON (98 Mπc Th B≠Îi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3823 4634 *Website: www. mosaiquedecoration.com) ¤ NGA ART AND CRAFT (91 L™ Th∏nh Tń, Dist.1

*Tel: 3823 8356 *Website: http:// www.huongngafinearts.vn/) ¤ SAIGON GALLERY OF FINE ART (97A Ph„ ß¯c Ch›nh, Dist.1 *Tel: 3823 3181 *Website: http:// vietnamartist.com/index.aspx) ¤ THÄNH ßÑT BOUTIQUE SHOP (114 L™ LÓi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3821 7493 *Website: http://tdtc.com.vn) CULTURE ¤ WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM (28 V‚ V®n T«n, District 3) ¤ OPERA HOUSE (7 Cńg Tr≠Íng Lam S¨n, District 1.) ¤ COULEURS D'ASIE BY R–HAHN -SAIGON (157/1 Dong Khoi, District 1) ¤ FINE ARTS MUSEUM (97A Ph„ ß¯c Ch›nh, District 1) H¤ CHê MINH MUSEUM (65 L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, District 1) SHOPPING MALLS ¤ DIAMOND PLAZA (34 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3822 5500) ¤ PARKSON (35Bis, 45 L™ Th∏nh Tń, District 1 *Tel: 3827 7636) ¤ SAIGON CENTRE (65 L™ LÓi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3829 4888 ) ¤ VINCOM CENTER A (171 ßÂng KhÎi & 116 Nguy‘n Hu÷, District 1*Tel: 3936 9999 *Website:vincomshoppingmall.com) ¤ VINCOM CENTER B (72 L™ Th∏nh Tń & 45A L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, District 1*Website: vincomshoppingmall.com SUPERMARKETS ¤ ANNAM GOURMET (16 - 18 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, 1 District & 41A Th∂o ßi“n, 2 District *Tel: 3822 9332 & 3744 2630 *Website: www.annam-gourmet. com) ¤ B⁄N THÄNH MARKET (L™ LÓi, District 1 *Tel: 3822 5699)

SAPA TELEPHONE CODE: 0214 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ SUNNY MOUNTAIN (010, M≠Íng Hoa, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3787 999 *Website: http:// www.sunnymountainhotel.com) ¤ VICTORIA SAPA RESORT & SPA (Sapa District, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam *Tel: +84 20 38 71 522 *Fax: +84 20 38 71 539 *Email: resa.sapa@victoriahotels.asia

*www.victoriahotels.asia) RESTAURANTS ¤ FANSIPANSAPA (23 C«u M©y, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 556) ¤ GERBERA (31 C«u M©y, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 064) ¤ NATURE VIEW (51 Fansipan, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 438) ¤ OBSERVATORY 39 Xu©n Vi™n, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 019) TRAVEL AGENTS KHÉM PHÉ VIåT (31 Xu©n Vi™n, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3872 606 *Website: http://vietdiscovery.com) ¤ NG§I SAO SAPA (68 Fansipan, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 6523 172 *Website: http://sapastar.com)

HÅI PHíNG TELEPHONE CODE: 0225 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ CÉT BÄ ISLAND RESORT & SPA (C∏t C 1, C∏t Bµ *Tel: 3688 686 *Website: http://catbaislandresortspa.com) ¤ ß¤ S•N RESORT & CASINO (Zone 3, ßÂ S¨n *Tel: 3864 888 *Website: http://www.dosonresorthotel.com.vn) TRAVEL AGENTS ¤ ß¤ S•N TOURISM (Zone 2, ßÂ S¨n *Tel: 3861 330 *Website: http://dosontourism.com/) ¤ VINH HAN INTERNATIONAL CO., HEAD OFFICE (111-113-115 L™ Lai, M∏y Chai, Ng´ Quy“n *Tel: 375 9679 *Fax: 375 9680 *Website: www. viet4mua.vn) ¤ HÅI PHíNG TOURIST (178 T´n ß¯c Thæng, L™ Ch©n *Tel: 3622 608 *Website: http:// dulichhaiphong.com.vn/) RESTAURANTS ¤ CHEN (204 Quang Trung, Phπm HÂng Th∏i, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3831 777) ¤ GREEN MANGO (Group 19, Block 4, C∏t Bµ *Tel: 3887 151 *Website: http://www. greenmango.vn/) ¤ TR@C L¢M (3 Phπm B∏ Tr˘c, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3733 833)

TAXIS ¤ ß¤ S•N (SË 1 Hang D¨i H∂i Phng *Tel: 3864 864) ¤ MAI LINH (221 Lπch Tray, ßÊng QuËc B◊nh, Ng´ Quy“n *Tel: 3833 833 *Website: http://www.mailinh.vn) BANKING SERVICES ¤ VIETCOMBANK (11 Hoµng Di÷u, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3822 034 *Website: http://www. vietcombank.com.vn/) ¤ ACB (69 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3823 392 *Website: www. acbbank.com.vn) ¤ TECHCOMBANK (5 L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng *Tel: 3810 865 *Website: www.techcombank.com.vn) SUPERMARKETS ¤ CHú S¿T (Quang Trung, HÂng Bµng) ¤ INTIMEX MINH KHAI (23 Minh Khai, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3746 858 *Website: http://www. intimexco.com) ¤ PARKSON (1/20A L™ HÂng Phong, Ng´ Quy“n *Tel: 3852 459 *Website: http://www.parkson.com.vn/) NINH BçNH TELEPHONE CODE: 0229 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ THE REED HOTEL (ßinh ßi“n, ß´ng Thµnh, Ninh B◊nh *Tel: 3889 979 *Website: thereedhotel.com) ¤ EMERALDA RESORT NINH BINH (Khu b∂o tÂn V©n Long, Gia V©n, Gia Vi‘n, Ninh B◊nh *Tel: 3658 333 *Website: emeraldaresort.com) QUÅNG NINH TELEPHONE CODE: 0203 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ LA PAZ RESORT HALONG (Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay *Tel: 0888 762 266 *Website: facebook.com/lapazresorthalong) ¤ PARADISE SUITES HOTEL (Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay *Tel: 0986 567 545 *Website: www.halongparadisesuites.com) ¤ TU¡N CH¢U ISLAND HOLIDAY VILLA (Island Tu«n Ch©u, Qu∂ng Ninh *Tel: 3842 999 *Website: http:// www.tuanchauholidayvilla-halong.com) TRAVELLIVE

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¤ WYNDHAM LEGEND HALONG (No. 12 Ha Long Street, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province *Tel: (+84)-33-3636555 *Website: www.wyndhamhalong. com) SPA/FITNESS ¤ ELITE ACTIVE (T«ng 3 Vincom Plaza Hπ Long, P. Bπch ßªng, TP. Hπ Long *Tel: 033 3841 166) CRUISES ¤ ¢U C• (Hanoi Sales Office: 47 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3933 4545 *Website: http://www. aucocruises.com) ¤ APHRODITE CRUISES (Head Office: Townhouse B14, Tuan Chau Marina, Halong *Tel: 6281 888 *Hanoi Office: 20th Floor, VIT tower, 519 Kim Ma street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi *Tel: 04 2220 8686 *Website: www. aphroditecruises.com) ¤ CALYPSO (Hanoi Sales Office: 32/16A L˝ Nam ß’, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04. 3926 4009 *Website: http://www. halongcalypsocruise.com) ¤ ORIENTAL SAILS Hanoi Sales Office: 32/16A L˝ Nam ß’, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04. 3926 4009 *Website: http://www. orientalsails.com) ¤ PHOENIX (Hanoi Sales Office: 81C L˝ Nam ß’, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04. 3747 8006 *Website: http://www.halongphoenixcruiser.com) ¤ PARADISE CRUISES (Hanoi Sales Office: Unit 201, Hanoi Tower - 49 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi *Tel: 0906 099 606 *Website: www.paradisecruise.com) RESTAURANTS ¤ 1958 VIETNAMESE (Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay *Tel: 3815 088) ¤ HOÄNG GIA (Hoµng Gia Park, Hπ Long) TAXIS ¤ THÄNH C§NG (Tel: 3675 757)

¤ MAI LINH (Tel: 3849 155 *38222 266) BANKING SERVICES ¤ VIETCOMBANK (Hπ Long Road, B∑i Ch∏y *Tel: 3844 749 *Website: http://vietcombank.com.vn) ¤ BIDV (Bπch ßªng Ward, Hn Gai *Tel: 3823 680 *Website: http:// bidv.com.vn) HóI AN TELEPHONE CODE: 0235 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ ANANTARA HOI AN RESORT (1 Pham Hong Thai Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam *Tel: +84 510 391 4555 *Fax: +84 510 391 4515 *Email: hoian@anantara.com) ¤ BOUTIQUE HóI AN RESORT (Group 6, Block T©n Thnh, C»m An Ward *Tel: 3939 111 *Website: http://www.boutiquehoianresort.com) ¤ HOI AN BEACH RESORT (SË 1 PhË Câ ßπi, Thµnh phË HÈi An, Tÿnh Qu∂ng Nam, Vi÷t Nam *Tel: 392 7011 *Fax: 392 7019 *Email: reservation@hoianbeachresort.com.vn *Website: www. hoianbeachresort.com.vn) ¤ LOTUS HóI AN (330 Câ ßπi *Tel: 3923 770 *Website: http://hoianlotushotel. com/) ¤ PALM GARDEN BEACH RESORT & SPA HOI AN (Lπc Long Qu©n, Câ ßπi Beach *Tel: 3927 927 *Website: http:// www.palmgardenresort.com.vn/) ¤ SUNRISE HóI AN BEACH RESORT (Câ ßπi Beach *Tel: 3937 777 *Website: http://www. sunrisehoian.vn) ¤ GOLDEN SAND RESORT & SPA HóI AN (Thanh Ni™n Road, Câ ßπi *Tel: 3927 550 *Website: http:// www.goldensandresort-spa.com.vn) ¤ FOUR SEASONS THE NAM HAI (ƒp 1, ßi÷n D≠¨ng, ßi÷n Bµn *Tel: 3940 000 *Website: http://

www.thenamhai.com/) ¤ HOTEL ROYAL HOI AN (39 ßµo Duy Tı, C»m PhÊ, HÈi An *Tel: 05103 950 777) ¤ VICTORIA HOI AN BEACH RESORT & SPA (Câ ßπi Beach *Tel: 3927 040 *Website: http://www.victoriahotels. asia/eng/hotels-in-vietnam/hoi-anbeach-resort-spa) TRAVEL AGENTS ¤ HóI AN TRAVEL (10 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo *Tel: 3910 911 *Website: http:// www.hoiantravel.com/) RESTAURANTS ¤ HEAVEN GARDEN (236 Câ ßπi *Tel: 3919 199 *Website: http://www.heavengardenres.com/vn) ¤ HOME HOIAN RESTAURANT (112 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Quang Nam, Da Nang *Tel: 3926 668 *Website: homehoianrestaurant.com) ¤ SECRET GARDEN (Down the alley next to 60 L™ LÓi *Tel: 3862 037 *Website: http:// secretgardenhoian.com/) ¤ SEN (Câ ßπi Beach *Tel: 3927 252 *Website: http://nhahangsenhoian.vn) BARS/CAFES ¤ HóI AN FULLMOON TOWNS BAR & RESTAURANT (101 Câ ßπi *Tel: 3923 922 *Website: http://www.hoianfullmoontowns.com) ¤ TAM TAM CAF– (110 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c *Tel: 3862 212 *Website: http://www. tamtamcafe-hoian.com) TAXIS ¤ HóI AN (193 L˝ Th∏i TÊ, C»m Ch©u *Tel: 3919 919) BANKING SERVICES ¤ VIETINBANK (4 Hoµng Di÷u *Tel: 3861 340 *Website: http://www.vietinbank.vn) CULTURE ¤ PRECIOUS HERITAGE MUSEUM BY R–HAHN (26 Phan Boi Chau) ¤ HóI AN MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE (7 Nguy‘n Hu÷ *Tel: 3852 945)

¤ COULEURS D'ASIE GALLERY (7 Nguy‘n Hu÷ *Tel: 3911 382) ¤ MUSEUM OF SA HU∞NH CULTURE (149 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3861 535) SOUVENIR SHOPS ¤ É ß§NG SILK (62 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo *Tel: 3910 59) ¤ L¤NG ßáN TR¡N PH@ (65 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3861 996) ¤ MóC KIM B¤NG (C»m Kim *Tel: 3934 282) ¤ TRANH TH£U XQ HóI AN (23 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c *Tel: 3911 872 *Website: http:// tranhtheuxq.com) ßÄ NøNG TELEPHONE CODE: 0236 HOTELS/RESORTS

¤ Ä LA CARTE DA NANG BEACH (Corner of Vo Nguyen Giap Street & Duong Dinh Nghe Str, Son Tra Dist, Da Nang *Tel: 3 959 555 *Fax: 3 959 555 *Web: www.alacarteliving.com *Email: reservation-dn@alacarteliving.com) ¤ AVANI QUY NHON RESORT & SPA (Bai Dai Ghenh Rang, Quy Nhon City, Vietnam *Tel: +84 (0) 56 3840 132 *Email:quynhon@ avanihotels.com) ¤ NEW ORIENT HOTEL DANANG - WORLD CLASS ORIENTATION (20 Dong Da Street, ßµ NΩng *Tel: 3828 828 *Website: neworienthoteldanang.com) ¤ FUSION MAIA DANANG (Tr≠Íng Sa, Khu™ M¸, NgÚ Hµnh S¨n *Tel: 3967 999 *Website: http://www.fusionmaiadanang.com) ¤ INTERCONTINENTAL DANANG SUN PENINSULA RESORT (B∑i Bæc, S¨n Trµ *Tel: 3938 888 *Website: www.danang.intercontinental.com/)

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¤ VANDA HOTEL DANANG (03 Nguy‘n V®n Linh, ßµ NΩng *Tel: 3525 969 *Website: www. vandahotel.vn/) ¤ FUSION SUITES DANANG BEACH (V‚ Nguy™n Gi∏p, M©n Th∏i *Tel: 3919 777 *Website: www.fusionsuitesdanangbeach.com)

¤ PREMIER VILLAGE DANANG (99 V‚ Nguy™n Gi∏p, quÀn NgÚ Hµnh S¨n, ßµ NΩng *Tel: 391 9999 *Fax: 391 9998 *Website: www.premier-village-danang. com) ¤ PULLMAN DANANG BEACH RESORT (V‚ Nguy™n Gi∏p Street, NgÚ Hµnh S¨n *Tel: 395 8888 *Website: www.pullman-danang.com) ¤ GRAND MERCURE DANANG HOTEL (Lot A1, Zone of the Villas of Green Island, Ha C≠Íng Bæc, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 379 7777 *Website: http://www.accorhotels.com/7821) ¤ NOVOTEL ßÄ NøNG PREMIER HAN RIVER (36 Bπch ßªng, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3929 999 *Website: http://www. novotel-danang-premier.com) ¤ FURAMA RESORT DANANG (V‚ Nguy™n Gæp, NgÚ Hµnh S¨n, ßµ NΩng *Tel: 0511 3847 333 *Website: www.furamavietnam. com) ¤ SANDY BEACH NON NUOC RESORT (21 Tr≠Íng Sa, Ha H∂i, ßµ NΩng *Tel: 3961 777 *Website: http:// www.centarahotelsresorts.com/cdv/ cdv_default.asp.UN_s9OSIHwM) TRAVEL AGENTS ¤ ASIANA TRAVEL MATE (Domestic Arrival Hall, ßµ NΩng Airport *Tel: 3614 783 *Website: http://www.asianatravelmate.com) TAXIS ¤ S§NG HÄN (37/1 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3719 258) RESTAURANTS ¤ TR@C L¢M VI£N (8 - 10 Tr«n Qu˝ C∏p *Tel: 3582 428 *Website: http://truclamvien. com.vn/) SPA ¤ VINCHARM SPA (Vinpearl Luxury ßµ NΩng -

Tr≠Íng Sa, Ha H∂i, NgÚ Hµnh S¨n *Tel: 3968 888 *Website: http://www.vincharmspa.com) BANKING SERVICES ¤ TECHCOMBANK (244 - 248 Nguy‘n V®n Linh *Tel: 3650 118 *Website: http:// www.techcombank.com.vn) CULTURE ¤ DANANG MUSEUM OF CHAM SCULPTURE (No2, 2/9 Street, B◊nh Hi™n, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3470 114 *Website: http://www.chammuseum.danang. vn) ¤ MUSEUM OF DANANG (24 Tr«n PhÛ, Thπch Thang, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3822 390 *Website: http://www.baotangdanang.vn) SOUVENIR SHOPS ¤ ART GALLERY (176 Tr«n PhÛ, Ph≠Ìc Ninh, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3897 798) HU⁄ TELEPHONE CODE: 0234 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ ANA MANDARA HU⁄ (ThuÀn An Town, PhÛ Vang *Tel: 3983 333 *Website: http:// www.anamandarahue-resort.com) ¤ ALBA HOTEL (12 Nguy‘n V®n Cı, TP. Hu’ *Tel: 3839 998 *Website: www. albahotels.com.vn) ¤ INDOCHINE PALACE (105A HÔng V≠¨ng,TP Hu’ *Tel: 393 6666 - Fax: 393 6555 *Email: info@indochinepalace.com *Website: www.indochinepalace. com) ¤ LA RESIDENCE HUE HOTEL & SPA (5 L™ LÓi, TP Hu’ *Tel: 383 7475 *Website: www.laresidence-hue.com ¤ CENTURY RIVERSIDE HOTEL HUE (49 L™ LÓi, Hu’ *Tel: ( 3823390 *Website: http://www.centuryriversidehue.com) ¤ IMPERIAL HU⁄ (8 HÔng V≠¨ng, PhÛ HÈi *Tel: 3882 222 *Website: http://www. imperial-hotel.com.vn/) ¤ VEDANÇ LAGOON (Zone 1, PhÛ LÈc *Tel: 3681 688 *Website: http://www.vedanalagoon. com/) RESTAURANTS ¤ CUNG ßçNH (3 Nguy‘n Sinh Sæc, V‹ Dπ *Tel: 3897 202 *Website: http:// www.royalpark.com.vn/)

¤ TèNH GIA VI£N (7/28 L™ Th∏nh T´n & 50 PhÛ MÈng, Kim Long *Tel: 3522 243 & 3510 644 *Website: http://www. tinhgiavien.com.vn/) ¤ NHÄ HÄNG LE PARFUM (5 L™ LÓi, TP. Hu’ *Tel: 054 3837 475) TAXIS ¤ THÄNH C§NG (Tel: 357 5757) MAI LINH (Tel: 3898 989) BANKING SERVICES ¤ VIB (51 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, V‹nh Ninh *Tel: 3883 666 *Website: http:// www.vib.com.vn) ¤ VIETCOMBANK (78 HÔng V≠¨ng *Tel: 3811 900 Website: http://www.vietcombank. com.vn) CULTURE ¤ THI£N M| PAGODA (Hµ Kh™, H≠¨ng Long) NHA TRANG TELEPHONE CODE: 0258 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ ARIYANA SMARTCONDOTELNHA TRANG (18 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, Nha Trang *Hotline: 1800 6799 *Website: www.ariyananhatrang.com) ¤ DUYEN HA RESORT CAM RANH (L´ D9B, Khu 3, Cam H∂i ß´ng, Cam L©m, Kh∏nh Ha *Tel: 3986 888 *Website: www.duyenharesort. com) ¤ L'ALYANA NINH VAN BAY (Ninh V©n Bay, Ninh Ha *Tel: 384 7333 *Website: www.anlamnvb.com) ¤ BOTON BLUE HOTEL & SPA NHA TRANG (6 Pham Van Dong, Vinh Hoa *Tel: 3836 868 *Website: www. botonbluehotel.com) ¤ CAM RANH RIVIERA BEACH RESORT&SPA (Northern Peninsula Cam Ranh, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Viet Nam *Tel: (+84) 583989898 *Website: www.rivieraresortspa.com) ¤ MERPERLE SUNSET VILLAS MERPERLE HON TAM RESORT - MERPERLE SPARKLING WAVES (Add: Hon Tam Island, Vinh Nguyen, Nha Trang) ¤ MERPERLE SEASUN HOTEL

(Add: SË 2 Tr«n Quang Kh∂i, LÈc Th‰, Nha Trang ¤ THE COSTA NHA TRANG RESIDENCES (32-34 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam *Telephone: 3737 222 *Email: reservation@thecostanhatrang.com) ¤ SUNRISE NHA TRANG BEACH HOTEL & SPA (12 - 14 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3820 999 *Website: http://www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn/) ¤ SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY - VIETNAM (Tel:+84 58 3524 268 *Email: reservations-ninhvan@sixsenses. com) RESTAURANTS ¤ LOUISIANE BREW HOUSE (Lot No 29 Tr«n PhÛ Park *Tel: 352 1948 *Website: http://www. louisianebrewhouse.com.vn/) BARS/CAFES ¤ GUAVA (34 Nguy‘n Thi÷n ThuÀt, T©n LÀp *Tel: 3526 197 *Website: http:// www.guava.vn/) ¤ RAINBOW BAR (90A HÔng V≠¨ng, LÈc Th‰ *Tel: 3524 351) TAXIS ¤ NHA TRANG (*Tel: 381 8181) ¤ KHÉNH HOÄ (46 L™ Th∏nh T´n, LÈc Th‰ *Tel: 3810 810) BANKING SERVICES ¤ BIDV (45 - 47 ThËng Nh†t *Tel: 3822 034 *Website: http://bidv.com.vn/) ¤ VIETINBANK (4 Hoµng Hoa Th∏m *Tel: 3822 759 *Website: http:// www.vietinbank.vn) BçNH THUÜN TELEPHONE CODE: 0252 HOTELS/ RESORTS ¤ ANANTARA MUI NE RESORT (Mui Ne Beach, KM10, *Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam *Tel: 374 1888 *Fax: 374 1555 *Email: muine@anantara.com ¤ BLUE BAY MUI NE RESORT & SPA (Su´› N≠Ìc, MÚi Nä *Tel: 3836 888 *Website: www.bluebaymuineresort.com)

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¤ VICTORIA PHAN THIET BEACH RESORT & SPA (Km 9, Phu Hai, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam *Tel: +84 62 3813 000 *Fax: +84 62 3813 007 *Email: resa.phanthiet@ victoriahotels.asia *www. victoriahotels.asia) ¤ SONATA RESORT & SPA (Km 17, Æ≠Íng 719, x∑ Ti’n Thµnh, Phan Thi’t, B◊nh ThuÀn *Tel: 62 3846 768 *Web: www. sonataresort.com) ¤ THE CLIFF RESORT & RESIDENCES (Khu PhË 5, PhÛ Hµi, Phan Thi’t, B◊nh ThuÀn *Tel: 0 62 371 9111 / 062 371 9123 *Fax: 062 371 9333 *Email: reservation@ thecliffresort.com.vn, *website: www.thecliffresort.com.vn) ¤ GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (57A Nguy‘n ß◊nh Chi”u *Tel: 3847 589 *Website: http://www. gmvnmuine.com) SPA ¤ ROCK WATER BAY BEACH RESORT & SPA (Ke Ga, Tan Thanh, Ham Thuan Nam, Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam *Tel: (84.62) 3683 115 / 3683 117 / 3683 279 *Fax: (84.62) 3683 114 *Hotline: (84) 974 496 660 *Website: www. rockwaterbay.vn *Facebook: Rock Water Bay Resort *Email: info@ rockwaterbay.vn) SOUVENIR SHOPS ¤ SAIGON ART & GALLERY (Km 11, Hµm Ti’n *Tel: 3847 507 *Website: http://www.saigon-art.com) ¤ VIET FASHION (34 Nguy‘n Hu÷ *Tel: 6253 213) SUPERMARKETS ¤ CO.OP MART (1A Nguy‘n T†t Thµnh, B◊nh H≠ng *Tel: 3835 440 *Website: http://www.coopmart.vn) ßÄ LÑT TELEPHONE CODE: 0263 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ ANA MANDARA VILLAS DALAT RESORT & SPA (L™ Lai Street, Ward 5 *Tel: 3555 888 *Website: http://anamandararesort.com/)

¤ BINH AN VILLAGE RESORT DALAT (HÂ Tuy“n L©m, Khu phË 4, ßµ Lπt, Vi÷t Nam *Tel: 84633 - 800 999 *Email:dalat@ binhanvillage.com *Website:www. binhanvillage.com) ¤ DALAT EDENSEE LAKE RESORT & SPA (Tuy“n L©m Lake, Zone VII.2 *Tel: 3831 515 *Website: http://www. dalatedensee.com/) ¤ NGñC PHÉT ßÄ LÑT (10 HÂ TÔng MÀu, Ph≠Íng 3, Tp. ßµ lπt *Tel: 063 368 3979 *Fax: 063 383 5868 *Email: info@ ngocphatdalathotel.com *Website: www.ngocphatdalathotel.com) ¤ SWISS - BELRESORT TUYEN LAM (Zone 7&8, Khu du lch HÂ Tuy“n L©m, ph≠Íng 3, ßµ Lπt) ¤ TERRASSE DES ROSES (35 Cao B∏ Qu∏t, ph≠Íng 7, Thung LÚng T◊nh Y™u, ßµ Lπt *Tel: 06 3356 5279 *Website: www.terrassedesrose-villa.com *E-mail: info@terrassedesroses-villa. com) ¤ TERRACOTTA HOTEL & RESORT DALAT (Ph©n khu ch¯c n®ng 7.9, KDL hÂ Tuy“n L©m, Ph≠Íng 3 *Tel: 063 3883 838 / Website: www. terracottaresort.com) RESTAURANTS ¤ LE RABELAIS (12 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3825 444) BçNH D¶•NG TELEPHONE CODE: 0274 ¤ AN LAM SAIGON RIVER (21/4 Trung Str, Vinh Phu W, Thuan An Dist, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam *Tel: (+84) 650 378 5555 *Fax: (+84) 650 378 5000 *Email: rsvn.sr@anlam.com *Hotline: (+84) 908 998 550) ¤ THE MIRA HOTEL (555B *Tel: 0650 367 8888 *Fax: 0650 367 8880 *Email: info@ themirahotel.com.vn *email: sales@ themirahotel.com.vn / reservation@ themirahotel.com.vn) ¤ BECAMEX THU DAU MOT HOTEL (230 ßπi lÈ B◊nh D≠¨ng, Hi÷p Thµnh, ThÒ D«u MÈt *Tel: 0650

222 1333, *Fax: 0650 222 1342 *Email: sales@becamexhotel.com / reservation@becamexhotel.com / booking@becamexhotel.com) VüNG TÄU TELEPHONE CODE: 0254 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ H¤ TRÄM BEACH RESORT&SPA (HÂ Trµm, Ph≠Ìc ThuÀn, Xuy™n MÈc *Tel: 378 1525 *Website: http://www.hotramresort.com/) ¤ TROPICANA BEACH RESORT & SPA (44A Road, Ph≠Ìc H∂i, ß†t ß· *Tel: 367 8888 *Website: http:// www.tropicanabeachresort.com/) ¤ ALMA OASIS LONG HAI (Tÿnh lÈ 44A, Th tr†n Long H∂i, Long ßi“n *Tel: 366 2222 *Email: reservations@ almaoasislonghai.com, Website: www.almaoasislonghai.com) ¤ THE GRAND HO TRAM STRIP (Ph≠Ìc ThuÀn, Xuy™n MÈc, Bµ Ra, VÚng Tµu *Tel: 064 3781 631, Email: info@thegrandhotram.com *Website: www.thegrandhotram.com) ¤ SIX SENSES CON DAO VIETNAM (Tel: +84 64 3831 222 *Email: reservations-condao@sixsenses.com) TAXIS ¤ PETRO (50 Nam K˙ KhÎi Ngh‹a *Tel: 3851 851) RESTAURANTS ¤ DAVID (92 Hπ Long Street, Ward 2 *Tel: 3521 012) ¤ GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (6 Hoµng Hoa Th∏m *Tel: 3856 959 ) PH@ QUˇC TELEPHONE CODE: 0297 HOTELS/RESORTS ¤ DUSIT PRINCESS MOONRISE RESORT PHU QUOC (ß≠Íng Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, tÊ 2, †p Cˆa L†p, D≠¨ng T¨ *Tel: 6266 688 *Email: dppq@dusit.com

*Website: www.dusit.com) ¤ FAMIANA RESORT & SPA PHU QUOC (Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, Câ L†p, D≠¨ng T¨ *Tel: 3983 366 *Email: info@ famianaresort.com *Website: www. famianaresort.com) ¤ INTERCONTINENTAL PHU QUOC LONG BEACH RESORT (B∑i Tr≠Íng, D≠¨ng T¨, Ki™n Giang *Tel: 3978 888 *Email: reservations.ICPQ@ihg. com *Website: www.phuquoc. intercontinental.com) ¤ LA VERANDA RESORT PH@ QUˇC (Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, D≠¨ng ßńg, PhÛ QuËc *Tel: 077 3982 988 *Email: contact@laverandaresorts. com *Website: www. laverandaresorts.com) ¤ NOVOTEL PHU QUOC RESORT (Duong Bao Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc *Tel: 077 626 0999 *Email: H9770@ accor.com *Website: www. novotelphuquoc.com) ¤ VINPEARL PHU QUOC RESORT (B∑i Dµi, Gµnh D«u, PhÛ QuËc *Tel: 077 3519 999 *Fax: 077 3847 771 *Email: info@ vinpearlphuquoc-resort.com *Website: www.vinpearlresortphuquoc.com) ¤ SALINDA RESORT PHU QUOC ISLAND (Câ L†p, D≠¨ng T¨, PhÛ QuËc *Tel: 077 399 0011 *Fax: 077 399 9911 *Email: contact@ salindaresort.com, *Website: www. salindaresort.com) ¤ SOL BEACH HOUSE PHU QUOC (Khu 1, B∑i Tr≠Íng, PhÛ QuËc *Tel: 3869 999 *Email: reservations@ solbeachhousephuquoc.net *Website: www.melia.com) CAF– ¤ BUDDY ICE CREAM & INFO CAFE (No 6 Bach Dang Str, Duong Dong *Tel: (+84) 77 3 994 181 *Website: www.visitphuquoc.info)

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Nhµ thÍ HÂi gi∏o Nasir- Ol- Molk Mosque hay cn Æ≠Óc bi’t Æ’n vÌi t™n g‰i Th∏nh Æ≠Íng HÂng (Pink mosque) lµ di s∂n th’ giÌi cÒa Iran r†t h†p d…n du kh∏ch vÌi vŒ Æãp huy“n ∂o, r˘c rÏ. Énh s∏ng b◊nh minh chi’u qua lÌp k›nh, k’t hÓp hoµn h∂o giã mµu sæc vµ Æ≠Íng nät h‰a ti’t, tπo n™n nhñg mµu sæc mµ h◊nh khËi di÷u k˙, l†p l∏nh nh≠ k›nh vπn hoa. Th∏nh Æ≠Íng tuy÷t Æãp vµo nhñg ngµy næng mÔa Æńg tı 8 tÌi 10 giÍ s∏ng. ß” c„ th” "chÈp" Æ≠Óc vµi phÛt t‹nh l∆ng hi’m hoi cÒa th∏nh Æ≠Íng tr≠Ìc khi c∏c nhi’p ∂nh gia, du kh∏ch, ng≠Íi d©n tÌi tham quan vµ lµm l‘, bπn h∑y tÌi sÌm vµ ngoµi s˘ ki™n nh…n, v…n cn c«n mÈt chÛt may mæn! Thµnh Cńg, mÈt ng≠Íi Æam m™ dch chuy”n k” lπi kho∂nh khæc khi anh c„ dp ghä th®m Th∏nh Æ≠Íng HÂng, Iran.

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Nasir-Ol-Molk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, is a world heritage site in Iran. It inspire visitors to contemplate the interior's subtle and elegant details not found anywhere else. The mosque's floor is filled with artisanal Persian carpets, which makes a perfect combination of color and texture, creating fantastic, sparkling colors like a kaleidoscope when sunlight shines through the glass of the window. The best time to visit the mosque is in winter on sunny days from 8 am to 10 am. You can also come early from 7:30 am before the opening hours to "grab" a few minutes of silence before the photographers, tourists, and locals come to visit and pray. TRAVELLIVE Traveler Thanh Cong telling the story behind the stunning photo of the Pink Mosque he captured.

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