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Beauty and the beach: Lang Co is a quiet but breathtaking beach that so far has avoided the tourist boom, but for how long can this beach stay off the beaten track?
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Dining Out |
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Countryside bowls: At Thuy Nga restaurant in Hanoi Duc Hanh discovers some wonderful dishes that come straight from the countryside Crack!
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The great Escape: Despite having to haggle over the price of your dinner, Quan Lan island is blissful getaway spot, says Van Cong Tu
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A kind-hearted American: Alfonso DeMatteis might like to joke he ended up in Vietnam by accident but over the last 15 years he has shown serious commitment to his adopted home
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Society |
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In the time of cholera: Health experts have issued countless warnings regarding the second outbreak of acute diarrhea in the last six months though much of the public seem to be eating on the street regardless of the dangers
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The Fortuna Experience: For business or leisure travelers coming to Hanoi that require superior service and quality facilities, the four star Fortuna Hotel is a stand out choice. Set amongst the bustling business district of the capital city, Fortuna Hotel offers a convenient location as well as top class services for guests.
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Lifestyle |
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Sting in he tail: You might think scorpions should be avoided at all costs, but Thanh Thu is happy to come face to face with one – as long as it has been roasted that is
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Culture |
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On the mountain tops : The Ha Nhi people’s houses are called trinh tuong and they are built to last in the harshest of mountainous habitats.
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Melia Hanoi swings for charity: Last week, Melia Hanoi’s Friendship Golf Tournament 2008 raised over VND162 million which will go towards putting smiles on the faces of Vietnamese children with a cleft lip and/or palate with the association of the European Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation (ECLPF), a non-profit organisation based in the Netherland and Belgium.
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Around Town |
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Stuck in the middle: The chronic congestion on the streets of Hanoi won’t be cleared up anytime soon. So what can be done to make life easier for commuters in the meantime?
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