Monday 31 January 2011

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3 best holidays to Vietnam and Hanoi millennial festival combination

Impressive Ha Long Bay







Duration: 2 Days/ 1 Night
Destination: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Tour introduction
Ha Long Bay covers an area of 1,553 sq. km including 1,969 islands, of which an area of over 434 sq. km including 788 islands has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage due to its cultural, aesthetic, bio-geological and economic value. There are many soil islands, caves, grottoes, beaches, beautiful landscapes enabling the development of attractive tourist sites of various types in the bay.

Tour Summary
Day 1: Hanoi-Halong ( L, D)
Day 2: Halong-Hanoi ( B, L)

Tour Price: From 65 USD/ Pax and use Kayak for free
Please, E-mail us : sale@vietnamheritagetravel.com for more information and

The price includes
* Private room on Sharing Vietnamese Junk in Halong Bay
* Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
* Sharing A/C Transportation to Halong Bay and sightseeing tickets as indicated in the itinerary
* Professional English Speaking Tour guide

The price excludes
* International Air-Ticket
* Visa stamp and Visa fee
* International Departure Tax ( If needed )
* Personal Travel insurance
* Personal expenses like laundry, drink, telephone charges and other service not mentioned in the itinerary.
* Tip and gratuities


Tour Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L, D)
Our guide pick you up on 8:00am at your hotel. Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and daily Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the traditional sailing junk and star cruising the exquisite waters with fresh seafood lunch. On the way stop to visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop island where you can swim or climb up for panoramic view of Halong Bay the go back to the Junk for sunset enjoyment. Tonight be our guest at restaurant for candle lighting seafood dinner. Overnight on junk.

Day 2: Halong- Hanoi (B, L)
Good morning Halong Bay with fresh coffee espresso and enjoy the sunrise, Vietnamese breakfast will be served to you before visiting Luon Cave by rowing boat then continue to Halong City Center where you could see City Hall, Municipal Church and Fish Market. After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board, we will transfer back to Hanoi . Arrive Hanoi at 16:30 pm. Tour finishes.


Sapa, the home of clouds and Vietnamese hill tribes








Duration: 7 Days,6 Nights
Destination: Hanoi – Sa Pa

Tour Introduction
This tour combines the cultural heritage of Hanoi with the scehoteknic mountains of Sapa. Vietnam's capital is a city of wide tree lined boulevards with tranquil lakes and colonial villa's has a more sedate pace than other Asian cities. This is a city that offers something for everyone and will leave you wishing that you had longer to explore this capital.

From Hanoi, take the deluxe overnight Victoria Express train to Sapa; the train has made this area of Vietnam more accessible than ever - and getting there is part of the fun. Sapa is one of Vietnam's most intriguing destinations, set high in the mountains near the China border; it is most famous for its terraced rice paddies and colorful local markets. Home to numerous ethnic tribes and boasting the highest mountain in Indochina, visitors to the region will understand why the area was a favourite with French colonialists as far back as 1920.

Tour summary
Day 1: Hanoi (D)
Day 2: Hanoi - Lao Cai (B, L)
Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa (B, L)
Day 4: Sapa (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Sapa - Lao Cai - Bac Ha - Hanoi (B)
Day 6 - Hanoi (B)
Day 7 - Hanoi (B)

Tour Highlight
Enjoy welcome dinner with Vietnamese cuisines.
Take oriental tour in Hanoi Old Quarter by Rickshaw
Trek along spectacular natural stream to Black Mong and Red Dao Village
Visit Bac Ha Market, the biggest market in Northwestern part of Vietnam

Tour price: From 1159 USD/ Pax
Please, E-mail us : sales@vietnamheritagetravel.com for detail price and which hotel you will stay and what you should prepare for this trip .

The Price includes
* Accommodation in 5 stars hotel in Hanoi and 4 stars Victoria Hotel in Sapa with twin or double room and daily breakfast
* Return ticket on deluxe train with sharing cabin to Sapa
* Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
* Private transportation for tour and transfer
* Sightseeing tickets as indicated in the itinerary
* Professional English Speaking Tour guide


The price excludes
* International Air-Ticket
* Visa stamp and Visa fee
* International Departure Tax ( If needed )
* Personal Travel insurance
* Personal expenses like laundry, drink, telephone charges and other service not mentioned in the itinerary.
* Tip and gratuities


Tour Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi ( D )
Welcome to Vietnam, on arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, our tour guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. In the afternoon , enjoy 1 hour rickshaw ride to the Old Quarter. In the evening, you will enjoy welcomed dinner at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisines. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Lao Cai ( B, L )
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy morning tour to Ho Chi Minh Complex  including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilt and One Pillar Pagoda, then visit Temple Of Literature. Next is Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology, the vast collection of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong Restaurant which is listed in the travel book "1000 places to see before you die" . After having lunch , make your way to Hoan Kiem Lake for Ngoc son Temple and Dong Xuan Market and in the evening, you will be entertained with Water Puppet Performance and Vietnamese traditional music at Thang Long Water puppet theatre. Afterward, transfer to Hanoi Train Station for overnight train to Sapa. Overnight on Train

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa ( B, L )
At 6 am, disembak Lao Cai train station then drive up for 1 hour to Sapa, the home of six different hill-tribes. Do pre-check in procedure and enjoy  "Pho" the typical breakfast for Vietnamese People. The morning walk to Sapa central Market where you can find all local ethnic minority‘s art and craft items and Cat Cat village for Black Hmong village. Next is the Red Dao village of Taphin, one of dominant hilly tribe in Sapa. Enjoy lunch in local restaurant. then trek along natural stream for village of Lao Chai where 30 Black Hmong families living together. Continue to Ta van village, the home of Zay minority. After 3 hours trekking through beautiful scenery, drive back to Sapa center. Tonight is free at leisure. Overnight at the Victoria hotel & Spa Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa ( B, L,D )
Today, the morning drive to Giang Ta Chai where the evergreen mountain dominates the landscape. Trek to Red Dao Village crossing suspension bridge. Upon arrival, visit one of local  family for daily life and culture, then drive back along the natural stream and take photo stop to capture mount of Fansipang, the highest mountain in Indochina. After having lunch at local restaurant, the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy spa and other facility in Hotel. Overnight in Sapa Victoria

Day 5: Sapa - Lao Cai - Bac Ha - Hanoi ( B )
After having our breakfast at the restaurant nearby, we take a journey to Bac Ha Market. There will be 3 hours driving to the mountainous area with fresh atmosphere and splendid view on the way. Bac Ha market is the largest market in the region where 10 ethnic minorities people gather to buy and sell home-made products or house livestock. they also get together at market to eat and drink or just simply chat with friend about daily job and family. We may choose some homemade handicrafts and clothes, and take a lot of colorful pictures of the Flower H'mong people here. After our lunch at a fine restaurant in Bac Ha, we will have 2 hours trek to Ban Pho village, home of Flower H'mong people and visit one of remaining Royal Palace for King of Mong People in the beginning of 20th century. In the late afternoon depart for Lao Cai Town for your departure back to Hanoi by train. Overnight on the Victoria Express train.

Day 6: Hanoi ( B )
Arrival at Hanoi Station in the early morning. Drive to your hotel then take the day to relax as you please. Enjoy the many charms that this city has to offer from the many boutique shops or simply taking a coffee at one of the charming street side coffee shop and watching the world go by. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 7: Hanoi (B)
Free at leisure until your transfer by private car to Hanoi Airport for international flight or domestic extension.


Charming Vietnam

Code:  NPT 011
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Halong Bay - Hoian - Hue - Hochiminh - Mekong Delta

Tour introduction
Starting in Hanoi you will really discover this extraordinary city - so Vietnamese and yet still so French... You will see the limestone scenery that made the classic French film 'Indochine' famous when you visit Hoalu and feel the full panorama of its romance while cruising on Halong bay.
The central area is the cultural heart of the country and also where you will sample some of Vietnam's most exquisite cuisine. Here you will drink tea in the ancient fishing village of Hoian, cruise along the Perfume River, wander through the forbidden city in Hue and discover the ancient empire of Champa.
Waiting in the south is the Mekong Delta, the mouth of the dragon. You will discover Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh, a city of contrasts where modern and ancient Asia competes openly on the streets. Far from the city we will take you on a private and truly memorable overnight cruise through the tropical delta on Vietnamese sampan. Wake up in the Mekong Delta, slide through the boats, fruit and sweet savories to be first customer at the floating market

Tour Summary
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi ( D )
Day 2: Hanoi city tour ( B )
Day 3: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Tamcoc ( B, L )
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong, overnight on Vietnamese Junk ( B, L, D )
Day 5: Halong - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi an ( B, L )
Day 6: Hoi an - Hue ( B )
Day 7: Hue city tour ( B )
Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh ( B, L )
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Caibe Floating Market ( B, L, D )
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh Departure ( B )

Tour Highlight
Visit Hanoi the capital city of Vietnam, the central for tourism
Cruise in Ha Long Bay, the world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO
Visit Royal tomb in Hue, the last imperial city in Vietnam
Change your time to 16th century by visiting Hoi An ancient town
Enjoy sightseeing tour in Sai Gon or Ho Chi Minh, the Oriental Pearl.
Discover the peaceful life of Vietnamese people in The Mekong Delta.

Tour Price: From 859 USD/ Pax
Please, E-mail us : Sales@vietnamheritagetravel.com for detail price and which hotel you will stay and what you should prepare for this trip.

The Price Includes
* Accommodation in 5 stars centrally located hotel with twin or double sharing room and daily breakfast
* Private room on Sharing Vietnamese Junk
* Return ticket on deluxe train with sharing cabin to Sapa
* Private boat trip in Tamcoc, Hoian and Hue
* Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
* Private A/C Transportation and sightseeing tickets as indicated in the itinerary
* Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue and from Danang to Hochiminh city
* Professional English Speaking Tour guide


The price excludes
* International Air-Ticket
* Visa stamp and Visa fee
* International Departure Tax ( If needed )
* Personal Travel insurance
* Personal expenses like laundry, drink, telephone charges and other service not mentioned in the itinerary.
* Tip and gratuities


Tour Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival ( D )
Welcome to Vietnam, on arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, our tour guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. In the afternoon , enjoy 1 hour rickshaw ride to the Old Quarter. In the evening, you will enjoy welcomed dinner at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisines. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi ( B )
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy morning tour to Ho Chi Minh Complex  including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilt and One Pillar Pagoda, then visit Temple Of Literature. Next is Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology, the vast collection of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong Restaurant which is listed in the travel book "1000 places to see before you die" . After having lunch , make your way to Hoan Kiem Lake for Ngoc son Temple and Dong Xuan Market and in the evening, you will be entertained with Water Puppet Performance and Vietnamese traditional music at Thang Long Water puppet theatre. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Tamcoc - Hanoi ( B, L )
Breakfast at the hotel the drive south to Hoa Lu which was the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. Upon arrival, experience the fomer capital up close and personal with a sightseeing of King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple then enjoy a leisure sampan trip along the Nhue Dong River to the grottoes of the sacred Tamcoc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts just  come out from the green rice fields giving the area nick name, 'Halong on Land' . On the occasion You may be lucky enough to see goats on the mountain side then enjoy lunch at local restaurant In the afternoon, return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi - Halong bay ( B, L, D )
Today, get up early for morning Tai Chi with local people at Hoan Kiem lake, then have "Pho" the typical breakfast for Vietnamese people. Leaving Hanoi by road for Halong Bay, the world natural heritage site, enjoy drive though the rural area with scenic view of rice paddy field in the Red River Delta. You may be lucky enough to see cows or pigs on motor bike or Vietnamese kids ridding on water buffalo. After 3 hours driving, check in  Vietnamese wooden junk. Journey along the spectacular limestone islands through floating villages while having sea food lunch, then disembark to visit 'Sung Sot' or "Surprising Cave", one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Next stop is Titop Island where you could swim or climb up to the top for panoramic view. In the evening, You will be delighted by candle light dinner on board with sea food. Overnight on board in Ha long bay.

Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoian ( B )
A breakfast will be served in the restaurant with the combination of western style and local one. Experience the Bay up close and personal with a leisure sampan tour to "Hang Luon" or "Lagoon Cave" allows you to see flora and fauna system of Catba National Park, then  continue to Halong City. Enjoy the last seafood meal  and disembark. In the afternoon, go back to Hanoi International airport for short flight (1 hour) to Da Nang then transfer to Hoi An.  Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoian - Hue ( B, D )
After your breakfast, enjoy a short bike to the ancient town of Hoi An and a walking tour  to  Janpanese covered - bridge, Phung Hung Ancient House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Chua Ong Pagoda. Lunch at local restaurant with traditional food. In the afternoon,  enjoy peaceful boat ride along the Thu Bon River to Thanh Ha Ceramic village. In the afternoon, leaving Hoi An for the city of Hue, the former imperial capital.  On the way, visit the Cham Museum and drive over the 'Pass of Ocean and Clouds'. This special treat is dinner at Vuon Y Thao Restaurant for royal cuisines. A superb 3-course meal will be served by royal style. Overnight at hotel in Hue

Day 7: Hue ( B, L )
Rise for an early breakfast, followed by a visit to the city's vibrant Dong Ba Market then The Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument, depart to the Hue Royal Fine Arts Museum and one of Hue's beautiful garden houses where you will have a private lunch. The afternoon dragon boat trip on The Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda allows you to go through history Buddhism in Vietnam then visit King Minh Mang's Tomb and King Khai Dinh' Tomb, the contrast of Traditional and modern architectures. Overnight in Hue

Day 8: Hue - Hochiminh City ( B, L )
Breakfast at the hotel then take the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, followed by an orientation visit to the former Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum, the colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office the afternoon tour leads you to Cho Lon Quarter or "Big Market" area where major trading activities take place. Experience true southern hospitality this evening at a candlelight dinner at local restaurant with southern taste . Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 9: Hochiminh City - Mekong Delta ( B, L, D )
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for the Mekong Delta Tour, enjoy 1 hour drive through Vietnam's picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta This morning a cruise led by a local tour guide shows you about Ca´i Be` floating market, traditional village, evergreen orchard then move to traditional sampan which allows you to discover the smaller canals and tributaries of this region. Have lunch at local restaurant with Elephant Ear Fish and go back to Ho Chi Minh City. Your tour guide hosts a lavish Farewell celebration dinner at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: Hochiminh City Departure ( B )
Today, you will have free day for your own activities in Ho Chi Minh City. Your private car and guide will take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.




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Sunday 30 January 2011

Khammouane Laos

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Saturday 29 January 2011

Tour To Laos

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Sapa-Vietnam ,a great place for trekking tours

Sapa- Vietnam
Introduction

Sapa is situated in the country’s northwest at an altitude of 1,600 meters. In the early 20th century the French took advantage of Sapa's cool climate, developing it into a summer retreat from the heat and humidity of Hanoi. Today, Sapa town still retains its European feel, largely due to the French architecture and gardens and today is a popular destination due to its beautiful scenery and colorful ethnic people. Sapa town is reached via a winding 40km road from the town of Lao Cai. The drive provides a taste of what is to come as the road winds its way up through lush rice-terraced valleys and breath-taking scenery passing several different minority villages along the way.The valleys surrounding Sapa are home to several of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups, each with their own distinctive dress, customs and dialects. These tribes can all be seen at the weekend market in Sapa town to trade with one another. Sapa has also become a destination for travelers seeking adventure. It is a staging point for trekking in the nearby valleys and for climbing Mount Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak as well as motorcycle rides in to the wild hill country. Extended treks to visit villages of minority tribes are also available.
Places of interest
Mount Fansipan
Indochina's highest peak, Mount Fansipan is only 9km from Sapa town and climbing to its summit is one of Asia's most challenging adventures. The trek takes visitors through tiny remote villages and areas of rainforest.
Hilltribe Villages (Ta Phin, Ta Van, Lao Chai, Cat Cat)
Shorter treks are also very rewarding, and within just a few hours walkers can be in villages that have seen few foreigners. The hill-tribe peoples in this area of Vietnam wear colorful traditional dress as a matter of daily routine and all follow their traditional agricultural way of life which has remained unchanged for centuries.
The various ethnic peoples are relatively easy to identify due to their attire. For example the H’mong wears dark clothing, usually blue or black. The dye is fashioned from the indigo or hemp plant that is native to the area. H’mong women wear long aprons with embroidered waistcoats and have their hair rolled up into a turban-like hat, whilst the men wear a black skullcap, long waistcoat and loose trousers. Another equally distinctive minority are the Dao (pronounced Zao). Dao women are particularly striking as they shave their hair and eyebrows and wear a large red turban often covered with old coins or jewelry.

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Friday 28 January 2011

Lao Sea Games

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Renovations at Vinpearl Land Nha Trang

VIETNAM - Vinpearl Land Nha Trang has improved its games and services recently as part of an expansion project.




A private smoking area, a system of waiting rooms, budget food booths and free lockers are some of the new services.
Vinpearl would also expand its Amusement Park to four hectares with new indoor and outdoor games imported from Germany, Italy and Japan, more rare sea creatures at the Underwater World and entertainment programs at the Musical Fountain Stage.
New regulations will apply, prohibiting bringing outside food and beverages into the park and no smoking from March 29. The expansion project is expected to finish by 2011 to serve around 5 million visitors a year.
Since its debut in August 2006, Vinpearl Land has attracted more than 4 million guests. In 2010 it organized two prestigious beauty pageants, Miss Vietnam World 2010 and Miss Earth 2010 and welcomed nearly 1 million visitors.




Source: The Saigon Times




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Considering the possible routes and modes of travel options between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, as well as available flights, overland terminal points, border crossings and comparative costs, Asiana Travel Mate makes it easier to understand the logistics of traveling through Indochina, to plan and customize your tour, saving time, money and redundant backtracking. The basic options are organized into several modules to cover the northern, central and southern zones of Indochina, allowing for combinations and detailed customization according to the timeframe, budget, activities and destinations preferred.

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Investment In Laos

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is it a good idea to buy land in thailand?

i want to buy 2 rai in chiangrai province chiangsaen township right on the mekong river. its about 1 1/2 miles from golden triangle resort casino across the river. the casino is located across the mekong river on the laos side in the city of tachileik. would it be a good investment to purchase the land and what sort of problems might i encounter making this purchase being an american citizen?


As a non-Thai-citizen you would need to purchase through a Thai company or nominee. However, this has become risky in recent years. Changes and rumored changes in the Foreign Business Act have cast doubt on the long term safety of buying through a business unless you actually have a real business that is generating income and paying taxes. Buying through a nominee has come under scrutiny recently and the land office has even threatened to confiscate land owned in the name of Thai women married to foreigners unless the women can prove they bought it with their own money.

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Thursday 27 January 2011

Travel To Lao

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Spirituality in Laos, The Pak Ou Caves

When traveling to Laos, there are many places and sights to see. But one of the most unique and interesting destinations has to be the Pak ou Caves.  Located near Luang Prabang you can hire a boat or songthaew to take you the 25 km down river.

Located directly on the Mekong River, the Pak Ou Caves are one of the most sacred sights in the country. They are actually still used as a place of worship. Every New Year people from Luang Prabang make a pilgrimage to visit the caves containing over 4000 Buddha images and statues.

The caves contain mostly the traditional tall standing Luang Prabang Buddha statues, but you can find Buddhas of all shapes and sizes.  As you approach the caves from the opposite side of the river, an incredible view unfolds. High limestone cliffs jut above the banks with a black hole cut into its side. As you come closer, you will see the white stairs leading to the upper chamber and know that you are about to witness something magical.

You can take the stairs to two different Chambers. The higher chamber Tham Pheung houses more of the buddhas than the lower cave Tham Thing. They are both impressive, however more light is let into Tham Thing. If you plan on visiting the caves, bring along a headlamp. It can be quite dark and it helps to see the statues better.

While the caves make for a great day trip from Luang Prabang, there are many things that you can do in town. The city is beautiful and there is no better way to see it than by bicycle.

A World Heritage Sight, Luang Prabang is not to be missed. As you ride your bicycle from temple to temple, be sure not to miss Haw Kham, the former royal palace. The bright colours of the temples are a treat to the eyes against the lush green vegetation. The inside of the temples are as impressive as the outside containing Buddha images, tapestries, jewels and artifacts.

There is no shortage of food in Luang Prabang. From traditional Lao meals to coffee and pastry shops. You will never go hungry or tire of the choices.  And after you have rejuvenated from a hearty lunch, you are ready to explore more of the sights, like a working Monastery. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a group of monks practicing their drums.

While in Luang Prabang, you must walk the steep hill to Phou Si. It has a spectacular panoramic view of the area and the sunset is certainly one of the most beautiful you will ever see.

Luang Prabang has a famous night market. Pick up all of your trinkets and souvenirs here. Be ready to barter hard though because it is definitely over priced. Restaurants line the streets and you will have no problem finding any food that you are craving to fit your budget.

Laos is a wonderful country to visit and you should make it top on your list before it is discovered by the rest of the world and overrun with tourists.


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Accommodation Laos

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Brief of your Indian family : My name is Kumar and I live with my parents who are of age. My father was in the Indian Foreign Service and his last posting was in Trinidad & Tobago. I had the opportunity of being with my father in Indonesia, Burma and Japan ; after which I pursued my further studies in New Delhi as my father was transferred to Laos as Political Advisor, which was a non family Station. I was associated with Japan Airlines for a span of 23 years and presently am promoting a Destination Management Company.


Orchid Retreat is centrally located in the heart of Delhi and our Bed & Breakfast Establishment has been approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, New Delhi under the Gold Class category. The rooms are spacious and aesthetically designed and offer you the comforts of a modern world with true Indian hospitality.


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Wednesday 26 January 2011

Spicylaos Backpackers Vang Vieng

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Hotels Laos Vientiane

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Global Cost of Living Ranking - 1 April 2009

International Cost of Living Rankings



International cost of living rankings are the result of comparing the cost of an expatriate’s personal budget, using the local prices for the same defined quantities of the same goods and services in each country throughout the world.



Our findings show that the compound impact of the multifaceted global economic trends that impact each country in one way or another, are contributing to rapid substantial changes in the relative cost of living of countries around the world. The changes in relative cost of living are large and have occurred in a relatively short period of time. The reason for this is due to the fact that so many economic crises are occurring simultaneously. 2008 saw the housing bubble burst followed by the failure of a number of global fund / asset management, insurance and banking giants. Some have been liquidated or taken over; others have been bailed out with government funds. In 2009 we have seen the continued fall in house prices which many believe have yet to bottom out. Stock prices and market indexes are down to levels last seen a decade or more ago. The trend towards decreased inflation and lower interest rates continues in developed and developing markets. We are also experiencing exchange rate volatility with a number of large economies seeing their currency weaken considerably in the past year. The economic impact is continuing to spread around the globe. We are currently seeing a truly global recession with reduced demand for manufacturing inputs and outputs as well as reduced energy demand and large scale job losses.



This study of 276 global locations covered every country in the world. The study comprised the cost of several hundred items that expatriates typically spend their pay on, grouped into 13 Basket Groups. The findings as at 1 April 2009 have been compared to the previous findings of 1 December 2008.  The Index uses New York as the base (New York = 100).  An index greater than 100, means that the cost of living is higher than New York, an index less than 100, means that the cost of living is lower than New York.



Geneva has a cost of living index of 110 for example. That means that on average, goods and services that cost $100 in New York, cost $110 in Geneva. Each city is ranked according to their overall cost of living index which includes the cost of all basket groups.



A cost of living index increases or decreases based on the local price of the goods and services used in the study and the ruling exchange rate. As a general principle, a country with a currency that has increased against other currencies (stronger currency) and which has relatively high local inflation (rapid/large price increases), will generally experience an increase in cost of living compared to other countries. On the other hand, a country with a currency that has decreased against other currencies (weaker currency) and which has relatively low local inflation will generally experience a decrease in cost of living compared to other countries.  It is important to note that we are talking about relative changes. Take London as another example. As recently as December 2008, London was still ranked the 6th most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live. As at April 2009 it is the 23rd most expensive place in the world for expatriates. That does not mean that the local cost of living for expatriates living in London has decreased. What it does mean is that relative to other places in the world, London is no longer as expensive as it was last year.  What makes London’s cost of living relatively lower than it was is mainly due to the increase in the cost of living elsewhere together with the weaker British Pound.



These relative changes have a substantial impact on expatriate employees. An expatriate working in a high cost of living - strong currency country such as Hong Kong where the Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US Dollar illustrates this point. The high cost of living makes it difficult to save due to high local prices; Household (Accommodation including utilities) in particular is very expensive. However, an expatriate working in Hong Kong will now likely find that remitting money back home provides greatly increased spending power at home.  In the past year the Hong Kong Dollar has increased 15% against the Malaysian Ringgit, and 30% against the Indonesian Rupiah and the Australian Dollar.



 



The Top 10 Most Expensive Places for Expatriates to Live



Tokyo has retained its status as the most expensive city in the world for expatriates to live. The cost of living index for Tokyo has increased from 126 in December 2008 to 143 as at 1 April 2009, and the Yen has strengthened against the US Dollar. At the other end of the scale, Harare has retained its status as the least expensive city in the world and is ranked 276 with an index of just 17 and a currency which is still in free-fall. Tokyo is ranked 1st for Healthcare expenses, 2nd for Groceries and 2nd for Household (Accommodation including utilities).



Hong Kong is now ranked 2nd overall having climbed from 33rd place in December 2008. Its cost of living index has increased from 103 to 121 and is ranked 1st for Household expenses and 2nd for Healthcare. It is interesting however to note that Hong Kong is not expensive in all categories. It is ranked 202nd for Alcohol & Tobacco, 226th for Recreation & Culture, 227th for Education, and 247th for Furniture & Appliances.



Lagos is the 3rd most expensive city in the world for expatriates, having previously been ranked 11th.  It is ranked 1st for Groceries and for Furniture & Appliance expenses, 6th for Healthcare, and 18th for Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotels. 



Caracas has moved substantially up the rankings to 4th, having been ranked just 32nd in December 2008. It is ranked 1st for Education expenses, 5th for Healthcare, and 6th for Household expenses (Accommodation including utilities).



Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea is the 5th ranked overall most expensive city for expatriates due to most goods and services being imported from Australia. Port Moresby is ranked 6th for Recreation & Culture, 7th for Communication and for Healthcare, and 8th most expensive for Clothing.



Geneva has dropped slightly to 6th, having been ranked 4th in December 2008.  It is ranked 3rd most expensive for Transport expenses, 11th for Recreation & Culture, 15th for Healthcare, and 20th for Clothing.



Dubai has moved into the top 10 most expensive places in the world for expatriates to live for the first time. Dubai is now ranked 7th, substantially up from 34th in December 2008. Its cost of living index has increased from 103 to 109 since December 2008. It is ranked 1st for Restaurants Meals Out and Hotel expenses, 6th for Clothing, 11th for Healthcare, and 16th for Groceries. Dubai is currently ranked 4th for Household expenses (Accommodation including utilities), however evidence is emerging that this will decrease significantly in the next quarter as it has been hit relatively hard in the property sector with falling property prices and rentals.



Doha has moved up in the global rankings faster than any other city. In December 2008, Doha was ranked the 45th most expensive city for expatriates, it is now 8th. The overall cost of living index has moved up from 101 to 109, equal to that of Dubai.  It is ranked 2nd for Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel expenses, 3rd for Clothing, 7th for Household expenses (Accommodation including utilities), 8th for Groceries as well as for Recreation and Culture, and 10th for Healthcare.



Denmark has dropped slightly to being the 9th most expensive place in the world for expatriates, having been ranked 3rd in December 2008. It is ranked 3rd most expensive for Groceries, 5th for Transport, and 15th for Furniture and Appliances.   



Hamilton in Bermuda completes the top 10 moving from 26th in December despite the overall cost of index remaining 108. Hamilton is ranked 4th most expensive for both Education and Healthcare, 10th for Personal Care, 11th for Household expenses (Accommodation including utilities), and 15th for Groceries.  



The full overall cost of living ranking list, sourced from xpatulator.com as at 1 April 2009 is as follows: 



Rank and Location



1 Japan, Tokyo



2 China, Hong Kong



3 Nigeria, Lagos



4 Venezuela, Caracas



5 Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby



6 Switzerland, Geneva



7 United Arab Emirates, Dubai



8 Qatar, Doha



9 Denmark, Copenhagen



10 Bermuda, Hamilton



11 Angola, Luanda



12 Switzerland, Zurich



13 Russia, Moscow



14 Solomon Islands, Honiara



15 Cameroon, Douala



16 Chad, N'Djamena



17 Taiwan, Taipei



18 Liechtenstein, Vaduz



19 USA, New York NY



20 New Caledonia, Noumea



21 Greenland, Nuuk



22 Ireland, Dublin



23 United Kingdom, London



24 France, Paris



25 Norway, Oslo



26 Italy, Milan



27 San Marino, San Marino



28 USA, San Francisco Calif



29 Monaco, Monaco



30 Austria, Vienna



31 Bahamas, Nassau



32 Central African Republic, Bangui



33 Nauru, Yaren



34 USA, Boston Mass



35 Finland, Helsinki



36 Italy, Rome



37 Kazakhstan, Almaty



38 Cote D'Ivoire, Abidjan



39 Bahrain, Manama



40 Micronesia, Palikir



41 Isle of Man, Douglas



42 Haiti, Port-au-Prince



43 USA, San Jose Calif



44 Cameroon, Yaounde



45 Djibouti, Djibouti



46 Palau, Melekeok



47 Guinea-Bissau, Bissau



48 Azerbaijan, Baku



49 Benin, Cotonou



50 Slovakia, Bratislava



51 Belgium, Brussels



52 Netherlands, Amsterdam



53 Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome



54 Jersey, Saint Helier



55 Mali, Bamako



56 Gabon, Libreville



57 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi



58 Croatia, Zagreb



59 Singapore, Singapore



60 Ghana, Accra



61 Spain, Madrid



62 Ukraine, Kiev



63 USA, Philadelphia Pa



64 Cayman Islands, George Town



65 Sierra Leone, Freetown



66 Germany, Berlin



67 Czech Republic, Prague



68 USA, San Diego Calif



69 Jordan, Amman



70 Trinidad and Tobago, Port-of-Spain



71 USA, Los Angeles Calif



72 USA, Washington DC



73 Estonia, Tallinn



74 USA, Baltimore Md



75 Falkland Islands, Stanley



76 Saudi Arabia, Riyadh



77 Guernsey, St Peter Port



78 Comores, Moroni



79 Sudan, Khartoum



80 Germany, Bonn



81 Vatican City, Vatican City



82 Canada, Toronto



83 Timor-Leste, Dili



84 Hungary, Budapest



85 USA, Seattle Wash



86 Brazil, Brasilia



87 Lebanon, Beirut



88 USA, Miami Fla



89 Vanuatu, Port Vila



90 Luxembourg, Luxembourg



91 Jamaica, Kingston



92 Australia, Sydney



93 Kuwait, Kuwait City



94 Moldova, Chisinau



95 Congo Democratic Rep, Kinshasa



96 Germany, Frankfurt



97 Tuvalu, Funafuti



98 Iceland, Reykjavík



99 Barbados, Bridgetown



100 Portugal, Lisbon



101 Mozambique, Maputo



102 Senegal, Dakar



103 Canada, Vancouver



104 Niger, Niamey



105 China, Beijing



106 Ethiopia, Addis Ababa



107 Turkey, Ankara



108 Togo, Lome



109 Equatorial Guinea, Malabo



110 Martinique, Fort-de-France



111 Armenia, Yerevan



112 USA, Chicago Ill



113 Liberia, Monrovia



114 Gibraltar, Gibraltar



115 Sweden, Stockholm



116 Somalia, Mogadishu



117 USA, Portland Ore



118 Israel, Jerusalem



119 Malta, Velletta



120 Puerto Rico, San Juan



121 Canada, Calgary



122 Rwanda, Kigali



123 Guam, Hagatna



124 Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou



125 Zambia, Lusaka



126 Andorra, Andorra la Vella



127 Cyprus, Nicosia



128 USA, Las Vegas Nev



129 Samoa, Apia



130 Saint Helena, Jamestown



131 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam



132 Greece, Athens



133 Poland, Warsaw



134 Maldives, Male



135 Malawi, Lilongwe



136 Thailand, Bangkok



137 Indonesia, Jakarta



138 USA, Jacksonville Fla



139 Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John's



140 Gambia, Banjul



141 United Kingdom, Glasgow



142 Lithuania, Vilnius



143 Belarus, Minsk



144 USA, Dallas Tex



145 Australia, Canberra



146 India, Mumbai



147 Australia, Melbourne



148 USA, Denver Colo



149 Algeria, Algiers



150 Georgia Republic of, Tbilisi



151 Honduras, Tegucigalpa



152 USA, Atlanta GA



153 USA, Cleveland Ohio



154 Canada, Montreal



155 USA, Milwaukee Wis



156 Congo, Brazzaville



157 Guinea, Conakry



158 Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre



159 USA, Detroit Mich



160 Panama, Panama City



161 Latvia, Riga



162 Uganda, Kampala



163 Korea Republic of, Seoul



164 USA, Charlotte NC



165 Marshall Islands, Majuro



166 Australia, Perth



167 USA, Phoenix Ariz



168 USA, Columbus Ohio



169 USA, Austin Tex



170 Madagascar, Antananarivo



171 USA, Tampa Fla



172 United Kingdom, Birmingham



173 Afghanistan, Kabul



174 Grenada, Saint George's



175 Vietnam, Hanoi



176 USA, Indianapolis Ind



177 USA, St Louis MO



178 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown



179 Peru, Lima



180 Syria, Damascus



181 USA, Fort Worth Tex



182 Slovenia, Ljubljana



183 Mauritania, Nouakchott



184 USA, El Paso Tex



185 Philippines, Manila



186 China, Shanghai



187 USA, Memphis Tenn



188 USA, Pittsburgh Penn



189 Belize, Belmopan



190 India, New Delhi



191 Romania, Bucharest



192 Guatemala, Guatemala City



193 Iran, Tehran



194 Cape Verde, Praia



195 India, Chennai



196 USA, Houston Tex



197 Canada, Ottawa



198 Costa Rica, San Jose



199 Dominica, Roseau



200 Nicaragua, Managua



201 Guyana, Georgetown



202 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo



203 Bulgaria, Sofia



204 237 Suriname, Paramaribo



205 Cuba, Havana



206 Oman, Muscat



207 India, Calcutta



208 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar



209 Tajikistan, Dushanbe



210 India, Hyderabad



211 Burundi, Bujumbura



212 USA, San Antonio Tex



213 Myanmar, Yangon



214 Uruguay, Montevideo



215 Paraguay, Asuncion



216 Albania, Tirana



217 Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan



218 Mauritius, Port Louis



219 Fiji, Suva



220 Egypt, Cairo



221 Australia, Brisbane



222 El Salvador, San Salvador



223 Korea Democratic Republic of, Pyongyang



224 Laos, Vientiane



225 Mexico, Mexico City



226 Morocco, Rabat



227 India, Bangalore



228 Saint Lucia, Castries



229 New Zealand, Auckland



230 Kiribati, South Tarawa



231 Kosovo, Pristina



232 Kenya, Nairobi



233 Serbia, Belgrade



234 Bangladesh, Dhaka



235 Pakistan, Lahore



236 Bolivia, La Paz



237 Colombia, Bogota



238 Botswana, Gaberone



239 Sri Lanka, Colombo



240 Pakistan, Islamabad



241 Turkmenistan, Ashgabat



242 Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek



243 Macedonia, Skopje



244 Pakistan, Karachi



245 Australia, Adelaide



246 Montenegro, Podgorica



247 Chile, Santiago



248 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur



249 China, Macao



250 Eritrea, Asmara



251 Iraq, Baghdad



252 Argentina, Buenos Aires



253 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo



254 Uzbekistan, Tashkent



255 Ecuador, Quito



256 Nepal, Kathmandu



257 Tunisia, Tunis



258 Yemen, Sanaa



259 Bhutan, Thimphu



260 South Africa, Johannesburg



261 China, Shenzhen



262 Tonga, Nuku'Alofa



263 China, Dalian



264 South Africa, Pretoria



265 Lesotho, Maseru



266 China, Wuhan



267 Namibia, Windhoek



268 Libya, Tripoli



269 South Africa, Cape Town



270 China, Guangzhou



271 Seychelles, Victoria



272 South Africa, Durban



273 Cambodia, Phnom Penh



274 Swaziland, Mbabane



275 China, Tianjin



276 Zimbabwe, Harare


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Borneo - the Wild Heart of Se Asian Adventure Travel

Borneo - The Wild Heart of SE Asian Adventure




Borneo is the third largest island in the world, located east of Singapore. The Borneo jungles are not only magnificently spectacular, but they are also relatively untouched. When one finds oneself amongst the many segregated worlds of lush vegetation that Borneo has to offer, one can only wonder … "How could an exotic land that offers so many species of wild life have escaped mass tourism?"



In the modern age, when tourism has a tendency to develop and then envelop any place of beauty, Borneo has so far escaped this fate. This is an extra benefit that heightens Borneo's natural and unspoiled charm and which will, we hope, continue to enhance Borneo's majestic splendour through the years. So remote is Borneo that one of its many superlatives, the world's largest and most overwhelming cave system, the Mulu, was only discovered by the West in the latter half of the twentieth century.



About the size of Texas, Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Most of it belongs to Indonesia, but the northern provinces of Sarawak and Sabah, former British colonies which are now part of Malaysia, draw most of Borneo’s visitors.



The primitive image of Borneo which we held in the last century is out of date. Malaysian Borneo is civilised; Kuching and Kota Kinabalu are modern, bustling little cities, plus the island has a reasonably effective tourist infrastructure. The blend of old and new in Borneo is nicely summed up by a sign in the Limbang airport that sternly prohibits the carrying of blowguns aboard aircraft.



Because of its great variety of attractions, Borneo trips tend to be smorgasbord-style affairs. You may be climbing 13,455-foot Mount Kinabalu one day (no technical skills required, but nevertheless a stiff hike) and sleeping in a longhouse with Iban tribesmen the next. Although headhunting is now outlawed, you may meet some folks who remember it—or may even have practised it in the ‘good’ old days. Jungle treks and cave explorations in Mulu National Park, visits to Sepilok orangutan sanctuary, white-water rafting trips and scuba diving along the 3,000-foot sea wall just off Sipadan Island are also popular Borneo diversions. Whatever you do, it’s virtually certain you’ll ride in a boat at some point—Borneo is so mountainous and densely forested that roads exist only along the coastline. In the interior, rivers are the only highways.



Practically speaking Borneo is not an easy place to see on your own. Attractions are widely scattered and require a variety of transportation. Many cool spots are reachable only by longboat or small aircraft, which require advance planning. On the major rivers such as the Baram and Rajang, however, there are fast, cheap express boat services (if you have the bottle to ride them). These incredibly sleek, speedy and claustrophobic craft look much like wingless jet airliners—the drivers even paint on fake cockpit windows to further the illusion—and have a terrible safety record. Local tour operators in the main towns of Kuching and Kota Kinabalu offer Kinabalu climbs and visits to Iban longhouses. The downside, of course, is that, almost by definition, any outing that’s easy to arrange on the spot is going to be more crowded with tourists.



Simple guesthouses in the larger towns go for $10-$20 a night, while Western-style hotels run in the $40-50 range. Jungle lodge prices are in the same range.



And don’t worry about the leeches. The pesky little critters usually manage to get through any protective clothing, but you won’t even notice that they’re sucking your blood because they first inject you with a local anaesthetic. It doesn’t hurt a bit, but it can be a bit of a jolt when you remove your shoes and find blood-soaked socks. But unless you’re seriously squeamish or a haemophobe, Borneo leeches are not that big a deal. Really.



Whilst in Thailand, why not visit one of the country’s currently best three beach destinations:



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Ao Nang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/ao_nang.shtml



Railay/Tonsai: http://www.andamanadventures.com/railay-tonsai.shtml



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Do alot of Asians have this skin complexion?

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I know is probably more common in countries like Cambodia,Thailand, Laos ore the Philippines. But is the majority of the Asian population of a similar complexion or are most Asian lighter skinned?


Most filipinos with that complection are mixed black. The indigenous negritos were living there when China and the Spanish came in. they mixed and made filipinos

These black people were originally in all southeast asia. Very similar to the indigenous people of Australia
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Economics and financial crisis

Economics




 






  • Assume that the money market is initially in equilibrium for an economy. Explain with the aid of a diagram how the market adjusts to:

    • an increase in money supply (250 words)

    • an increase in real GDP (250 words)




Answer




 





  • An increase in money supply:


 




At the point F the economy is at equilibrium. The GNP level is at Y1 and the exchange rate is E$/£1. Now, assume if the money supply increases, the change or an increase in the money supply will cause AA shifts up for example ↑MS is the reason for AA-up-shifts. Same as shown in the diagram, through an upward movement of Red AA to Blue A'A' curve.





  • Due to the upward movement in AA results in the shift of equilibrium from F to H point.

  • To adjust the equilibrium at point H, the GNP increases to Y2 from Y1 and accordingly the exchange rate even increased to E$/£2 from E$/£1.

  • Current Account balance will increase as Final equilibrium point i.e H is above the iso-CAB (CC) line. Means if the CC is in deficit then the deficit falls and if the CC is in surplus i.e point F then the surplus increases.


 





  • At the G point the economy was at the left of the curve DD but it goes to right side above the curve A'A' due to the GNP rise in the economy. At the last economy gets settle stepwise at point H from point G with a decrease in exchange rates at A'A' curve. It will go on till the economy gets the equilibrium at H-point.


 




Thus, this is notable that the increase in money supply indicates the real supply of money has gone beyond the real demand of money. Now, as we know the business people have more money they will start converting the liquid money to non-monetary assets. This will bring the raise in supply of fixed deposits in the banks and the interest rates will go lower.   And exchange rates E$/£, will go high. This movement from F to G point is shown in DD-AA graph. The curve AA goes up and shows the asset market equilibrium and high money supply. Now, as the foreign exchange and money markets can adjust instantly to the changes of money supply, the Economy will not remain stick to A'A' curve for long time.




 




 





  • An increase in real GDP:


 




Assume that point A in the graph is the market equilibrium. MS/P$ is the Real Money Supply and i$' is marked as Interest Rate. If Y$, the real GDP goes up then MS (Money Supply) and P$ (Price Level) will remain stable. If GDP increases the money demand will raise up. This shift is shown in the shift of L(i$, Y$") from L(i$, Y$').




 




At i$' the interest rate, the real money demand is raised from 1 to 2 while the real money supply is stable at 1 only. It simply means that the real money supply will decrease from real money demand not only this but the interest rates will also decrease than the equilibrium market rate.




 




At the final stage the equilibrium will be at B as shown in the diagram. Now, when interest rates gets higher to i$'' from i$', the demand of money will fall down to 1 from 2. Hence, the economic growth or an increase in real GDP will result an escalation in the interest rates of an economy. While on the other hand if the real GDP decreases which is also known as recession period, will result reduction in the average interest rates of an economy.




 




 





  • Choose an economy of interest to you and answer the following question:


(1000 words max)





  • What measures did the country's central bank adopt in the 2008 period, in the face of the worsening global financial crisis? Name 2-3 key measures & describe briefly how it was implemented.

  • Which of these measures were effective? Which ones were not? Provide an economic explanation of why do you think so.


Answer:




The global financial crises affected the House Mortgage market badly and led towards the Economic recession during 2007-2009. It was regardless of the sound financial policies and globalization in a country the financial crises of September-2008 affected each and every country's economy. The liquidity transmission and decreasing prices of assets led towards the solvency in most of the Central Banks. These Banks were now running towards prioritizing the credit and quantitative easing. The Fiscal and monetary policies of emerging economies were after ordering the functions of market and its moderation to sustain the financial stability.




 




Table: 1 - Emerging Economies




 




Argentina




Brazil




Bulgaria




Iceland




India




Indonesia




Poland




Romania




Russia




Chile




Israel




Saudi Arabia




Kazakhstan




Korea




Latvia




Colombia




South Africa




Lithuania




Thailand




Costa Rica




Malaysia




Turkey




Ukraine




Uruguay




Vietnam




Mexico




Nigeria




Pakistan




Peru




Philippines




Croatia




Czech Republic




Egypt




Estonia




Hungary




China




People's Rep. of Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China




Serbia Republic of Singapore




Source: IMF, Monetary and Capital Markets Department.




Below given are the emerging economies apart from Argentine, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Estonia, Lithuania, Pakistan, Singapore, and Vietnam




 




Source: The estimations of Bloomberg and other authors




 




Below given is the trade cycle of India that was affected badly during 2008:




 




Source : www.rbi.org.in




 




I would refer the Indian Economy here and will refer the measures adopted by the central Bank in India known as Reserve Bank of India. Like other central banks in the world, the Reserve bank of India took multiple conventional and unconventional measures to increase foreign exchange rate as well as domestic liquidity and the policy rates. During the period from October 2008 to April 2009, there were many new policies implemented. Such as:





  • CRR - The Cash Reserve Ratio was brought down by 5 % from its basic points

  • RR - The Repo (Repurchase) Rate was diluted to 4.75 %

  • RRR - The Reserve Repo Rate was also reduced to 3.25 %


In such worsening global financial crises Central Banks have to adopt some conventional and unconventional measures, few of them are given below along with the description how they were implemented:




 





  • Alleviating Domestic Liquidity Measures


To ease the domestic liquidity following measures were adopted




 





  1. Direct Instruments: The central bank reduced the domestic reserve requirement ratios to ease the shortages of domestic liquidity, along with averaging the reserve and raising the exemption limits.

  2. Arrangements for Systematic Domestic Liquidity:  Easing the conditions for market base liquidity facilities such as increasing the auctions, broadening maturities, decreasing the collateral concessions etc.

  3. Measures by Government Directly: Government took the active participation in providing liquidity by government security deposits in banks, differing the tax payments etc.


 





  • Alleviating Foreign Exchange Measures


This measure involved the in-depth analysis and reforms in the sector of Foreign exchange and the involvement of foreign investments in the domestic finance market. Hence following measures were adopted.




 





  1. Involvement of Foreign Exchange Liquidity: The central banks introduced many new foreign exchange policies such as swap facilities and dollar repurchasing.  The liquidity limits for foreign exchange were relaxed now and the ceiling limits were removed. The foreign currency that was deposited in the overseas banks now shifted to the domestic banks. Some of the central Banks even decreased the taxes on foreign exchange transactions and lowered down the reserve foreign currency ratio.

  2. Arrangements for swap of Cross central bank currency: The Federal Reserve made the arrangement to swap the dollars  with the central banks of Singapore, Korea, Brazil and Mexico, on the other hand other European countries and Swiss Bank offered the Euros to Hungary and Poland. By doing so they can provide the foreign exchange to the domestic parties or can increase the trade credits.


 




By adjusting liquidity with exchange rate and non- turbulent local debt market, the Reserve Bank of India managed the liquidity system and sustained the financial stability.




 




This is for sure that by making such valuable measures the central banks have played an important role to face the economic crises during the period of 2007-2009. The Liquidity Alleviation Measures by central banks brought the effective reforms. The trust of the corporate sectors and financial in many of emerging economies on foreign funding leaves them conquerable to a cutoffs of such financing, with serious backlashes for economic activity. This vulnerability can guarantee short-term foreign exchange and domestic liquidity provisions on financial stability bases. However, extended liquidity easing may be harmful because emerging economies are prostrate to large and potentially unstable capital outflows. Cross-central bank swap appears to be very appropriate and helpful, but their planning can not be under control of liquidity receiving economies. Direct government instruments, such as reserve requirement changes may also be effective but can have negative fallouts as well. The fiscal authorities can deal with the credit policies better in comparison with the central bank.




 




The credit and quantitative easing is less effective for most of the emerging economies. First, the fiscal crises has been less severe and inflation was higher severe, so only few countries can adopt the downsizing interest rates. Second, the helplessness of emerging economies towards outside blows required that policy rates to be kept at adequate stage so that it can cover currency occupants for risk related to exchange rates.




 




The Effects of the timely measures were really very positive and sustained the Indian Economy as visible in the below given graph:




 




 




Source: www.rbi.org.in




References




 





  1. World Bank (2009) ―Latin America beyond the Crisis: Impacts, Policies, and Opportunities

  2. Reserve Bank Of India – www.rbi.org.in

  3. "Rapid, qualitative assessments of the impacts of the economic crisis: Overview of findings from eight countries" (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Ghana, Romania and Turkey)

  4. "How Many More Infants are Likely to Die in Africa as a Result of the Global Financial Crisis?" by Norbert Schady and Jed Friedman. World Bank Policy Research working paper, WPS 5023.

  5. Margaret Grosh, C. (2008). For Protection and Promotion: The design and implementation of effective safety nets. Washington, D.C.: World Bank.


 




 


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Widely considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world, Halong Bay is the most popular travel destination in Vietnam. Off the beaten track in Halong Bay cruise on a traditional junk takes you from the main routes to the remote and charming Bai Tu Long Bay. Apart from an amazing experience, you also get the choice of boats for your cruise named Prince (Four cabin cruise) and Princess (one cabin cruise). Both the junks can be chartered privately or shared.

Halong Kayaking Adventure

Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long Bay covers an area of 1500 square km. with more than a thousand limestone peaks soaring from its crystalline emerald water. The serene sea offers an ideal location for sea kayaking as you paddle through a maze of islets amid dramatic natural scenery. You can maximize on speed and maneuverability as you paddle through the open sea and discover various hidden lagoons and stalagmite caves that are intricate to access by any other means. During the tour all passengers and guides are supplied with modern, international standard buoyancy vests.

Apart from these, we also provide Cambodia tours and Thailand cruises. If you choose to opt for Vietnam tours, Cambodia tours and Thailand tours with Buffalo Tours, you will also get facilities as per your budget and levels of comfort such as staying in anything from deluxe to budget accommodation, using various forms of transportation, and dining in fine Vietnamese or International restaurants or in local style eateries.

"Our cruise tours to Vietnam provide fun element for those seeking a holiday ‘with a twist'. Whether it is a romantic honeymoon or family cruise tour to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand we can customise an itinerary to fit your interests", remarked the tour manager at Buffalo Tours.

With Buffalo Tours you can book various tours to Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia and also customize tours as per your requirements. The rates vary frequently so please e-mail at info@buffalotours.com for all enquiries and to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

Established in 1994, Buffalo Tours has been providing the best Vietnam tours that are customized to suit all your needs. They consistently push the boundaries by creating unique and authentic travel options and innovative itineraries and provide every facility that customers need to make their tour better. From the customization of Vietnam tours to personalized tours to hotels, flight bookings and more, they provide it all.

Along with tours to Vietnam highlights, you can also book adventure tours, luxury tours, cruise tours, day trips and more to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand at www.buffalotours.com.


About the Author

This summer, explore the best Vietnam tours with Buffalo tours. Enjoy cruising in Vietnam to the best locations, Vietnam highlights, Vietnam Cambodia tours, Halong bay tour, adventure tour to Vietnam and much more. Customize and book tours at www.buffalotours.com.



Laos - Vang Vieng Tour - Village, Cave, Tubing, Kayak - PART 1









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Sunday 23 January 2011

Miss Laos

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do you think Miss Universe pageant is a fair and square competition?

because why USA, Puerto Rico,Venezuela,India and South Africa are always on the top spot? what about Nicaragua,Laos,Cyprus etc. Do you think those countries which are always on top spot i mentioned above are really great every year? or maybe its because their countries are just popular when it comes to beauty contest?


no. the industry's idea of "beauty" changes every few years. in the 90's it was all blonde hair and blue eyes (USA, Switzerland, France, etc.), now it's more of an exotic look circa Brazilian and Indian women. once the new beauty trend comes around, some other countries will have the shot at the top spot.


Miss laos 2009 finalists









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Saturday 22 January 2011

Hotel Mekong

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TRAVEL TO VIETNAM: HANOI - SAPA - HALONG - HUE -HOIAN -NHATRANG - SAIGON -MEKONG



Day 1: Arrival Hanoi ( D )
Arrive at NoiBai Airport. Meeting with guide and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner featured with Vietnamese specialty at ThangLong restaurant. Evening is reserved for Water Puppet Show. Overnight in hotel.



Day 2: Hanoi City tour - Sapa ( B,L)       by Night train
Your tour starts with a visit to HoChiMinh mausoleum, One pillar pagoda. The next stop is Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first college -QuocTuGiam, then roaming around HoanKiem lake Lunch in nice restaurant.



Afternoon : Visit Ethnology Museum. Free time.



20h30 Transfer to Train Station for night train to Sapa. Overnight on the train by soft sleeper.



Day 3 : Sapa - CatCat ( B,L, D)
AM: 6h30 arrive Lao Cai. Pick up then drive to Sapa. Free for visiting ethnic market, Sapa town. Having lunch
PM : Trekking to visit Cat cat village, H’mong people and Catcat waterfall lying in a small valley. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.



Day 4: Lao Chai - TaVan -Hanoi ( B,L, D)    by Night train
All day trekking to visit some minority villages. Lao Chai - TaVan.You will meet some different minority people H’mong, Zay, Red Dzao, you can see the different colorful dresses. 17h00 transfer to Laocai train station for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.



Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay ( B,L,D)



Arrive Hanoi at 5:00 AM. Transfer to Hotel by your self. 8h00 AM Our bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi, leaving for Halong city. 12h00:  Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. Stop to visit nice caves on the bay, swimming and relaxing at a desert beach. fresh fruit platter will be served. Dinner on board. Overnight in comfortable cabin.



Day 6: Halong - Hanoi  -Hue ( B,L)          by Night train



Breakfast on Boat, cruise to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, such as Drum Cave , Man’s Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman’s Cave. 11h30: The boat returns to the dock for lunch before returning to Hanoi .
Arrive Hanoi at 16:00 PM.  Free at leisure. 18:00 PM transfer to Hanoi train Station for Train SE1 ( 19h00 - 8h00 ) to Hue. Overnight on train.



Day 7: Hue City tours( B,L)



Pick up then transfer to your hotel in Hue. Boat trip to visit ThienMu Pagoda , King’s tombs (KhaiDinh). Visit Imperial Citadel in the afternoon. Walking along the Perfume rivel and go shopping at Dongba Market. Back to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hue.



Day 8: Hue -Hoian ( B,L)



Transfer to Danang . Spend time in LangCo beach enroute, taking photograph from HaiVan Pass ( The pass of Sea and Cloud). Cham Museum in Danang. Afternoon visit Marble Mountain and enjoying sea/sun bathing in China beach. Arrive Hoian. Overnight in Hoian.



Day 9: Hoian – Myson  (B,L)



Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Hoian - an old trading town, some 30km from Danang. Walking around to visit Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese. PhucKien Pagoda, Hoian Museum and Market. Lunch at restaurant. Afternoon, Drive to visit Myson Holyland. Back to Hoian. Overnight in Hoian



Day 10: Hoian - Danang - Nhatrang ( B) By Flight



Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer from Hoian to Danang Airport for the flight to NhaTrang. Arrive NhaTrang. Pick up then transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure to relax in Nha Trang beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.



Day 11: NhaTrang Island ( B,L)



8:00am starting boat trip to Hon Tam Island and fishing village in NhaTrang, visit coral island and TriNguyen Aquarium. P.M: Visit Ponagar Cham Tower, Long Son Pogoda, Hon Chong Rocks and Nha Trang (Dam) market. free in the evening. Overnight in NhaTrang.



Day 12: NhaTrang -Hochiminh (B) By Flight



Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Nhatrang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrive in Hochiminh City. Check in hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.



Day 13: Mytho - Mekong River delta ( B,L,D)
8h00 AM : Continuation of your trip to the Mekong Riverdelta. Stroll on boat through tiny channels and quiet villages in MyTho. Lunch at pleasant restaurant inside the garden. Return to SaiGon in the afternoon, on the way stop to visit VinhTrang Pagoda. Dinner at the floating boat on Saigon River. Ovetnight in HoChiMinh City.



Day 14: Day departure ( B )
Breakfast at Hotel. Free at leisure untill transfer to the Airport. Ends tour.



MORE INFORMATION AT http://hanoipeacetour.vn/english/?page=tours&menu=detail&id=590



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Tour Cost includes:



- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary. B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = diner
- Train ticket Soft sleeper : Hanoi – Hue.



- Train ticket 2 ways Soft sleeper - first class: Hanoi -Laocai -Hanoi.



- 02 Domestic Flight  tickets : Danang – NhaTrang ,  Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh.



- English /French - speaking guide
- Full entrance fees.



- Private Boat trip in Perfume River, Nhatrang, Tiengiang river in Mytho.



- Cruise in Halong Bay on deluxe Phoenix Junk.



- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast.



Tour Cost excludes:
Airport taxes; Visas; tips; personal expenses.


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Pakbeng Resort & Hotel on Mekong Riverside in Pakbeng, Oudomxai, Laos









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hotel mekong

Hotel Champasak

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Champasak Grand Hotel









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hotel champasak

Laos New

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What's the best way to recharge my iPod while traveling in Asia?

I will be traveling for 2 months. I will only have access to internet cafe computers on an unpredictable basis, so charging from a computer using my USB cable is a little impractical. I will be in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, so getting outlet adaptors for all those countries also seems impractical. Also, do iPods adjust for different voltage automatically the way new laptops do, or would I need to get a voltage adaptor too? I'd especially like to hear from people who have actually used an iPod on a long-term trip through Southeast Asia.


I went to Singapore and Malaysia last year. I brought my video iPod with me and also a USB power adapter. Didn't have any problem charging the iPod with it at the hotels, so I don't think you'll need a voltage adaptor either. And most hotels these days can provide you with outlet adaptors, assuming you'll be staying at the hotels. If not, then, yeah, you just have to bring outlet adaptors with you. :)


Khaen 2011 Boon Pi Mai Lao New Year Stockton หมอแคน









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Friday 21 January 2011

Lao Plaza

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The New Silk Route An Early Inspiration

The colours of designers work inspired a young boy in childhood dreams, across the treeless plain, the desert sands with family and possessions, wrenched from the arms of beloved friends, cast nightmarishly into a strange land, a strange town, where men wore Bermuda shorts, knee high socks, short sleeved white shirts with crisp collars. Striped ties, Trilby hats and brief cases anchored to hands; Standard dress requirements, up and down the Terrace they marched on and off the production line, in searing heat, in cold wind and rain, in dark and light, morning, noon and night.




Never in life to wear such uniform I swore, never in life to conform to standard dress requirements I swore, trouble or no trouble. Never in life would age determine style I swore, never in life would I dress to please others before I pleased myself I swore. So began a life of swearing, (I know all the words but no longer use them), of non conforming, but from a base of principles as passed on by Mom and Dad, these, and, a will to conquer with in and with out, put teachers, bosses, family, friends, enemies and work mates to the test, to the brink of insanity. The rebel, the radical, quick witted, do it my way, wild imagining kid did it all, but even in the criminal years maintained a life of virtues, “honesty is the best policy”, “manners make man”, “cleanliness is next to godliness”, a gentleman in the making, but a gentleman as defined by principles, not a door opener alone.




Principles strengthened with age and wisdom became most vocal. A word materialized in the regimental discipline applied to virtues and practiced every day, and reflected upon at the end of the day, and reminded at the beginning of the day. And in the quiet moments at work a conscious reminder of my foundation, never to be undermined. When just a boy, a dream is a compass to follow, a glint of hope, a ray of light guiding through the traumas of adolescence, realizing life and what lay ahead. The girls winking eyes, the  innocent warmth of teenage love and the first kisses from warm wet lips, the frolics in long grass down by the river side, the secrets, the trouble, the heartbreaks, the inspiration.




Never in life to live in the past I swore, but to learn from it and plan better in the future, a journey to improve, succeed where failed, to win where lost, to gamble less and learn more, to understand, to be inspired.




All of these things gathered in travels become inspirational to life, in deliverance to fashion design for me, an intangible map embryonic to the fruition of goals, but not without devastating failures along the way too.




The black swan, Emu Bitter, Swan Lager, Swan River, Swan taxis, meat pies, Polony sandwiches, picnics at Leighton. The colours of Western beach sands and aqua waters, turned against the stark coastal plains across and Purple hills to the east. Millions of scenes, illusions, emotional highs and lows like snap shots etched into memory cells and recalled to inspire a desire to design, eclipse the past into an explosion of colour, dispelling the grays and blacks of sorrow, making worth of all the growing years, every experience a chance to learn and be inspired.




The decades removed from familiar shores.




On course to a life of non conformances: on this word, it seemed quite ironic that on a varied career path I was introduced to the concept of Quality Assurance (QA), which, in essence, documents non conformances in management processes and manufacturing etc a strategy for continuous improvement. In this unusual position I was logging things that did not conform. I was beating myself over the head with a stick; fortunately involvement in this mundane task was short lived. However the essential elements of value processes (QA) were well learned by me. Any weak link in a series of functions will impact back and forth. In the service industry it results effect at the point of sale (The customer). This must be diligently, consistently avoided because service is the first creation the product second.




There was a slight detour: A discovery made in 1968; The House of Tarvedus in Plaza Arcade, original and funky, the fruition of my love for colour, a way to individualize and live by all my swearing. There exhibited, Canary yellow crepe cotton shirts, tapered in the body, with balloon sleeves and Nehru collar; silver grey satin shirts with ruffle down the front just for the Dandy man; multi coloured shirts with white French collars and elaborate white French cuffs. Fabulous flairs, grossly exaggerated, flap down fronts with three buttons on each side. And then there were the coats and jackets, and the strings of love beads.




I was the peacock and this my plumage, women were attracted and men envious, but men found it easier and more satisfying to foster this state of mind rather than change and dress up for the girls pleasure, still the standard dress ruled the way. They remained more concerned about rebukes and condemnations from mates and less akin to the opposite gender. This strengthened my resolve to avert standard dress; so, I donned love beads, they worked like a magnet and were gifted randomly and won love but mostly for a single night, some times a week and far less times for a few months.




Advancing to more sophisticated plumage, the love beads made way for vivid silk ties, balloon sleeves were reincarnated as French cuffs adorned with timeless pieces of miniature jewellery (cufflinks). The Nehru collar for the French collar, and, then came the suit, standard as it is, but to avert standard dress; the tie, vivid, expression ate, a statement of individuality, rebellion, the epitome of male self expression, this is not standard dress.




But at the end of the day, the sun sets, the colours shine through, they rein true; a fervent quest to avoid standard dress (requirements)? What is required?




It is not so much living in the past, it is how you flavour it in the present, bitter or sweet; my past was very colourful in every aspect of the word; these intangibles are now materialized in the designs I create and produce, colourful, sweet and cheerful, par for the essence; ingredients of life.




So to bring the past to fruition sweetly a new silk route in the creation, from England, Italy,  Korea, Laos, China to Australia to the wider world; Bow ties, Silk ties, pocket squares representing all the finer things that men wear as plumage. I carry on the tradition of averting standard dress modestly and humbly.


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Walk through Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco - site for International Lao New Year Festival 2009









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