Bad art drives out good in Hoi An Town VietNamNet Bridge – Ancient Hoi An has been a favourite destination of tourists and art collectors, attracted by its handsomely preserved buildings and bustling art scene. But lately the bloom is off the art market. Many painters have moved to Hoi An Town to live, draw and [...]
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The history of the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City has come to light in a new book recounting a half-century of war and peace in Vietnam, as seen through the eyes as one of the city’s landmark institutions. The English-language “Caravelle Saigon-A History,” published last week, unfolds as a straight narrative interspersed with [...]
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Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden, with 622,000 inhabitants as of 2009. It is also the largest seaport in all of Scandinavia. Also largest in Scandinavia is the University of Gothenburg. Planned by Dutch engineers in the 17th century, Gothenburg as long been a bustling harbor city, but it relied on heavy industry [...]
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Warm autumn sunshine and lush fall colours make New York City in October an even more enticing travel destination than it already is. From the spectacular Columbus Day parade to dozens of Halloween events, there is no shortage of things to do to enjoy the beautiful fall weather! Columbus Day Parade Columbus Day falls on [...]
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It’s so much fun having kids. It’s a great excuse to do the things you used to do as a kid all over again. But, as you know, it’s expensive enough taking care of their basic needs, and there isn’t always much money left over for entertainment. So I’ve compiled a list of the top [...]
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In the mountainous area which is about one hundred and seventy kilometers away from the capital city of Rome of Italy is an ancient town named Coculo. This kind of town with Middle Ages style remains complete and is rare in Italy. Curving streets go along wriggling hills in length and breadth. On both sides [...]
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The Italian lakes district is found at the Northern region of Italy, right below Switzerland. These lakes have been a popular holiday destination since Roman times. Because of the destinations attractions and beautiful scenery, the area still attracts numerous visitors every year for Italian lakes holidays. Beginning in Milan, Italy, the lakes boast many attractions [...]
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The sights and sounds of London are not complete without a ride in a London taxi cab. Chances are your first encounter with these beauties will be at Heathrow airport. Taxi services in London are notoriously polite and on-time but also expensive. With the current dollar to sterling exchange,and traveling by taxi can be a [...]
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There’s no doubt everyone’s heard of Liverpool by now – Britain’s seventh largest city and the birthplace of The Beatles. But what you might not be aware of is how many great tourist attractions that this city on the Mersey actually has to offer. Maritime Mercantile City An officially designed UNESCO World Heritage Site, the [...]
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Although the city of Trondheim was established as a municipality in 1838, it has been a center for Norse and Viking culture since the dark ages. 2009 population is at 162,000, which makes it the third-largest municipality in Norway. As is the case with most Scandinavian cities, Trondheim is situated in a heavily wooded area, [...]
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