Vietnam Increases All Visa Fees for 2013
Vietnam has nearly doubled the cost of its fees for Visas on arrival starting on 1 January 2013. The standard tourist single entry visa fee has leapt to 45 USD…
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PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2012 Winner Announced
We’re delighted to announce the winning entry in our Travel Writing Competition. Described by professional travel writer Jeremy Lazell as ‘it chuckles quietly along, cajoling you to listen” is the…
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World Travel Awards Winners Revealed
The World Travel Awards 2012 has just taken place with some interesting winners revealed. Each category is voted for by worldwide travel agents and each destination named below is sure…
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Cheapest long haul holiday destinations announced
The UK’s Post Office® has just published their ‘long haul costs barometer’ which reveals the best value holiday destinations based on 32 locations across the world. A basket of 12…
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All non-white boats banned from sailing in Halong Bay
I had to check the date when I read this new post about the non-white boats being banned from sailing in Halong Bay in Vietnam. Since 1 May (not 1…
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Explore Vietnam by Train
Russia has the Trans-Siberian railroad, India has the Palace on Wheels and now Vietnam will join the great train journeys of the world with the launch of the Reunification Express.…
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Ash Cloud Tours – Stuck In Australia
I’m writing this from Sydney airport on route to Alice Springs when I should be back home enjoying the tail end of my Jetlag. The natural event that put massive…
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Would you pedal for your supper?
How about this for a green idea; pedal on a static bike for an hour and get a free meal. This is a new eco initiative from a luxury Copenhagen…
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Top 10 Deadliest Destinations for Animal Attacks
There are countless tales of when animals go bad and attack humans. Thankfully it’s incredibly rare but remember that these are wild animals and this is nature! So on your…
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The 10 Most Punctual Airlines in the World
Delays are one of travelers’ biggest complaints but these ten airlines were the most punctual last year, with the fewest delays in arrivals and departures, according to FlightStats. So if…
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