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Special treat at Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi

(#wanderlusttips #MövenpickHanoi) From great food selections at Mangosteen to exclusive work-out offers in Kinetic Gym & Wellness Studio, Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi is welcoming guests to come in September and October with fabulous retreat.

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Mangosteen Restaurant is featuring live stations with diversified options including wraps and rolls corner, Chinese BBQ corner, grilled item corner, noodle soup corner and sweet treat corner.

11.30 am – 2.30 pm, from Tuesday to Friday until end of October.

Kinetic Gym & Wellness Studio – Gym Experiences

Kinetic Gym & Wellness Studio’s memberships can maximize their benefits with variety of preference boasting 20% off Go Healthy Menu in the Mangosteen Restaurant, 20% off spa treatments, complimentary gym towel and executive locker room on arrival each visit, 10% off total bill in the Mangosteen Restaurant.

3rd floor. Open daily from 11.00 am to 10.30 pm.

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Flora world map at Heathrow Airport

(#wanderlusttips #flowermap #Heathrowairport) A new art installation at Terminal 5 features a map of the world created entirely in flowers featuring each country’s favourite scent.
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A map was created by florist Larry Walshe using about 2,000 fresh flowers, as well as other fragrant pieces like amber and sandalwood, to create a living artwork that will be in the terminal until 24 September. As the airport sells around 2.6 million bottles of perfume a year, the 11 x 18-foot piece is there to celebrate the new season of fragrances.

Each country in the map is depicted with a scent that is featured in the most popular fragrances of that country. For Brits, there are roses, for the US and Mexico there is lavender and orange blossoms, while in India there is mint and mandarin. According to Heathrow, the most popular scents around the world are jasmine (28%), lavender (27%) rose (24%), vanilla (20%) and sandalwood (19%).

Along with the art installation, there will also be a limited edition gift wrap at World Duty Free for passengers who buy a fragrance in the month of September.

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Spectacular beauty of mountaintop villages in Yemen

(#wanderlusttips #Yemen #moutaintopvillages) Despite a conflict between Yemen’s government and the a rebel group known as the Houthis has boiled over into full-blown civil war killing 3,799 civilians and displacing 7.6 million, a western part of the country is completely isolated from the bloodshed.

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Offering refuge from the conflict, small mountaintop villages also bring hardship for people to fight to survive without basic amenities.

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Five things to remember before eating street food

Not only is street food a cheaper meal option, but it’s also essential to experiencing the best and most authentic food that many cities have to offer. Before trying everything that’s sold from a cart, there a few tricks to living that street-meat life you need to know. Here are our tips for easing your mind (and stomach) around food-handling environments that you may not be used to.

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Knowledge is power

Before traveling, you need to research what to eat. Find what’s commonly eaten in the area you’re traveling to and get an idea of what the food should look like—as well as the scenario in which the food is usually served. Locals and travelers won’t be singing the praises of chicken skewers that have been sitting in the hot sun all day.

Always wait in line at the busy stall

Busy street food stalls are an indicator of popularity, and their high turnover rate means the food is never sitting out for hours and developing dreaded bacteria. Yes, long lines can be discouraging when you’re hungry after a full day of exploring, but it’s not worth the risk of grabbing precooked food from the empty spot next door.

But there’s a caveat: A line for squid on a stick outside of Wat Pho doesn’t necessarily mean that cart is particularly good—it’s probably busy because of its location. Instead, look for a line that has locals in it and order what they’re ordering. Pointing and nodding your head works just fine when you’re hungry and there’s a language barrier. Think of it as Yelp in real time.

Eat when the locals are eating

The last and most important element here is when to eat. You’re likely already on a weird eating schedule while you’re traveling, but it’s important to try and adjust to the eating times of where you are. A bowl of pho might be lunch for Americans, but it’s breakfast for the Vietnamese. This ensures that you’re eating freshly cooked food and that you can find the best and most popular places to eat.

If you can’t drink the water, then you can’t eat the salad.

Most people get so hung up on not drinking the water or skipping ice in drinks that they don’t think about all of the other ways in which water is used in food service. While eating a salad or fresh strawberries may seem like a much-needed break from the meaty, carb-heavy street meals you’ve been having, you’re much more likely to get sick. Fruits and vegetables tend to be washed with tap water in most places, rather than the filtered water that locals drink—or sometimes it’s not washed at all. If you’re really craving some produce, try fruits you can peel or cooked veggies.

Trust your gut

If you’re unsure about the food or the way that it’s being prepared, then keep moving. Eating street food all over the world doesn’t make you an expert. Every stall and every country are different, and sometimes the rules can be harder to follow. When something doesn’t look, smell, or feel right, don’t eat it! Trust your judgment. Chances are that there’s another spot close by that’s making something more delicious.

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Park Hyatt Saigon appointed new pastry sous chef

(#wanderlusttips #Parkhyattsaigon) Korea-based chef Narae Kim who received the Awarded Valedictorian from Ansan University in South Korea in 2011 has newly appointed to the position of Park Hyatt Saigon’s new pastry sous chef.

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Chef Narae will drive several different facets of the hotel’s pastry line, and she will oversee creation and execution of dessert menus for all restaurants and social events, including receptions, luncheons, dinners and weddings. In addition to daily operations, Chef Narae will also be responsible for The Pastry Boutique at Park Hyatt Saigon, which opened on 8 August 2016 to satisfy the city’s lovers of sweets and treats.

Chef Narae’s career with Hyatt™ began in 2011 at Hyatt Regency Guam, where she revealed her talent and passion for baking. She then moved to Grand Hyatt Seoul and was in charge of the pastry line at The Paris Grill restaurant before coming to Park Hyatt Saigon as its new pastry sous chef.

She has also won several professional pastry competitions, including “Best Dessert” at Pastries in Paradise in Guam in 2011, silver prize at the Junior Pastry World Cup in Italy in 2011, Sugar Show piece Silver medal at WACS Luxembourg Culinary World Cup in 2014, and gold medal at WACS Global Pastry Chef Challenge Asia in 2015. Chef Narae also had a chance to share her professional pastry knowledge and skills for young talents as a coach at World Skills Competition in Korea and United Kingdom from May to August 2011.

“It’s a wonderful challenge,” Chef Narae says about her new position. “I’m being given the opportunity to express my passion and creativity for pastry at one of the best hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Together with the opening of The Pastry Boutique, we hope to bring a new expression of luxury and exquisiteness to our culinary world at Park Hyatt Saigon.”

Located at the main entrance to Opera restaurant, The Pastry Boutique catches guests’ eyes with its sumptuous cakes, sweets and pastries displayed like rare jewels in a glass case. Seasonal sweets and a fine selection of pastry gifts will be beautifully packaged for guests to take home as exclusive souvenirs.

As part of Park Hyatt Saigon’s ongoing culinary enhancements, The Pastry Boutique specialises in artisanal pastries which are baked fresh with natural and local ingredients. Chef Narae has chosen to make traditional French Religieuse choux the signature cake of The Pastry Boutique. In addition to authentic pastry cream flavour, Chef Narae’s Religieuse choux collection will offer pastry lovers a wide variety of delicious delicacy options, including yogurt, chocolate and raspberry rose.

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Zurich ranked world’s most sustainable city

(#wanderlusttips#Zurich #Swiss) Zurich may be most famous as the beating heart of the global banking industry, but it is also the world’s most sustainable city, according to a new global rankings released today by Dutch building consultants Arcadis.

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Seeing off competition from the likes of Singapore, Seoul and Sydney, Switzerland’s largest city topped a list of 100 major places which were ranked across what the index compilers call the “three dimensions of sustainability”: people, planet and profit. The survey was carried out by Dutch building consultants Arcadis who used 32 indicators to compile the list. These ranged from life expectancy, education and income inequality to energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and green space within cities.

Overall, Zurich scored 74.6 per cent in the rankings, driven by a strong performance on environmental and economic performance. It was closely followed by Singapore, Stockholm, Vienna and London, which all scored above 73 per cent.

The report highlighted a number of Zurich’s sustainable achievements, including investment efficient and renewable energies, a sustainable public transport system and a willingness to increase public awareness of environmental issues. Singapore, Stockholm, Vienna and London all came in the top five, while Manila, Delhi, Nairobi, Cairo and Kolkata propped up the other end of the sustainability scale. In the foreword to the report, John Batten the Global Director of Water and Cities at Arcadis, wrote, “the purpose of the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index is not to create a hierarchy of elite cities, but to indicate areas of opportunity. All cities continue to make progress on their missions to become more sustainable economically, environmentally and for the good of their inhabitants. As the world continues to become more reliant on its urban centers [sic], it is our hope that city leaders and industry find this a valuable tool in assessing their priorities and pathways to urban sustainability for the good of all.”

At the other end of the spectrum Cairo and Kolkata were named the worst performers, with their scores hurt by a lack of economic development and poor progress on environmental factors such as energy efficiency, carbon emissions, air quality and access to urban green spaces.

“A clear link between economic development and environmental sustainability is apparent,” the accompanying report notes. “Therefore, cities in advanced economies are largely at the top while those in emerging and developing economies tend to cluster towards the bottom.”

In the UK, London’s place at number five in the rankings was driven by its position as an economic powerhouse, and its wealth of green spaces – London has more than 3,000 parks and green spaces, making it one of the greenest capitals in the world.

Meanwhile, US cities tended to score lower in the rankings against their European counterparts due to their higher per capita carbon emissions and lower amount of green spaces. San Francisco and Los Angeles, for example, scored 53rd and 60th respectively, well below major European rivals.

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11-year-old legless boy conquered 900m high moutain in China

(#wanderlusttips #Moutainconquering) Gao Zhiyu, a 11-year-old boy who was lost his legs in an accident years ago, have amaze others by ascending a part of Moutain Lao near Qingdao city.

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The impressive effort was made by 11-year old Gao Zhiyu from Jimo in Shandong Province and 32-year old motivational speaker Chen Zhou from Linyi.

The pair ascended the mountain using wooden blocks with handle grips to walk and rest on.

Following over five hours of climbing, the pair arrived at a 900-metre high site at Mount Lao. The mixed terrain included steep sandy inclines and a number of stone steps.

Both of the climbers lost their legs in separate accidents when they were young. Having seen news about his past climbing efforts, Gao Zhiyu invited his hero to make the attempt with him, who gladly obliged to the delight of the 11-year old.

Chen is also a singer and a climber who has conquered over 100 peaks nationwide.

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A vacation at a masterpiece by the seaside

(#wanderlusttips #seasideresorts) With their stunning beachfront locations, unique architecture and luxury amenities, the following resorts are the perfect getaways between the ocean and the mountains.
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Mia Resort Nha Trang – A peaceful haven

Add: Bai Dong, Cam Hai Dong Commune, Cam Lam District, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Phone: +84 58 3989 666
Email: info@mianhatrang.com
Website: www.mianhatrang.com

Mia Resort Nha Trang is a harmonious combination of nature and architecture, a safe haven for those who seek peace and relaxation. Whether you are a solo traveller, a couple on a romantic getaway, a family with young children, or a group of friends looking for an unforgettable experience, Mia Resort Nha Trang’s many options will satisfy your every need. Couples will love a stay at a Standard Condo, garden villa, hillside villa, or beachfront villa. Family Condos are perfectly designed for families travelling with young children. If it is refreshing stay with the privacy and comfort of your own home that you are after, then the two-bedroom Mia Suite with a private pool and fully equipped living room is the best choice. Currently, Mia Resort Nha Trang is putting the finishing touch on 12 new 5-bedroom beachfront villas, which will officially open in the third quarter of 2016.

These luxury villas promise to be perfect for a group of friends or family who wish to enjoy big natural space as well as their privacy. The 5-bedroom villa is a paradise if you are wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and completely relax. All 12 villas stand alone and are just a few meters from the beach, with a large environmentally friendly outdoor pool. Each villa has its own quiet garden. Green grass decorates roofs and cobblestone paths. Green bamboo, sugar cane, and lemongrass trees surround the garden, and an immense white sand beach connects it to the ocean, together creating the harmonious beauty of the resort. From your bedroom, you have a beautiful view of the ocean, which makes waking up every morning all the more exciting. Whichever room you decide to stay in at Mia Resort, you are bound to have an unforgettable experiences at this 5-star tropical paradise.

Mia Resort Nha Trang offers a special promotion: 10% discount for 1-night stay, 20% discount for 2-night stay, and 30% discount for 3-night stay. The program is available from September 5 to November 30, 2016.

Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang – A tropical garden by the beach

Address: Beachside, Tran Phu Boulevard, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province
Tel: +84 58 352 2222
Email: reservations-nhatrang@evasonresorts.com
Website: http://www.sixsenses.com/evason-resorts/ana-mandara/destination

Nestled in beautiful Nha Trang Bay, Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang resembles an ancient Vietnamese home. Making it an ideal choice for families wanting to enjoy their vacation at a 5-star beachside resort. Poetic sunsets await you and when the resort is bathed in candlelight the setting is perfect to simply let go. The resort’s 17 villas and 74 rooms are fully equipped with modern facilities, and line up along the ocean.

Each room has a panoramic view of the vast ocean and overlooking Nha Trang Bay. If you are travelling with young children, you can spend time with them at the Children’s Club and the children’s swimming pool. The outdoor Ana Beach House Restaurant, which serves fresh seafood upon request and the Pavilion Restaurant, which serves Vietnamese cuisine, are both family friendly. Also on offer are recreational activities including snorkelling, scuba diving, beach volleyball, mountain biking, a fully equipped fitness and wellness centre and a massage room. After a tiring day of discovering your surroundings, enjoy total relaxation at the Six Senses Spa or take a dip in the cool water of the pool.

At Evason Ana Mandara Resort Nha Trang, you can fully let go amidst a colourful tropical garden.

Tips: From now until October 31, 2016, Evason Ana Mandara Resort Nha Trang offers a special promotion program: Guests who book 1 – 3 nights at the resort enjoy a 20% discount of the bar rate for all room types.

Mia Resort Mui Ne – A wonderful holiday by the sea

Add: 24 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Mui Ne, Binh Thuan Province
Phone: +84 62 3847 440
Website: www.miamuine.com

Mia Resort Mui Ne impresses at first sight with its traditional folk architecture. From the roofs and brickworks to he lotus leaf-shaped sinks and the green garden, this resort is one of a kind. Poetic Mia Nui Ne Resort sports its own private beach and offers excellent service that exceeds all expectations.

The 31 rooms of Mia Resort Mui Ne are unique artworks fusing the beauty of nature and tradition with modern amenities. All furniture, curtains and bed sheets are carefully designed to suit the aesthetic and add to the cosy and intimate atmosphere of the resort. All Sapa rooms have private balconies, and all the bungalows open onto the lush garden. The spa is outdoor, surrounded by flowers and a romantic and peaceful atmosphere, which ensures absolute relaxation. After spending your day exploring, you can soak in the cool water of the multi-coloured pool or enjoy a great treatment at the Green Spa.

Mia Resort Mui Ne is truly a paradise for those who seek a rustic, quiet space that offers the comfort and class of a 4-star resort. That is the kind of vacation that awaits guests at Mia Resort Mui Ne.

Currently, Mia Resort Mui Ne offers a special promotion of up to 25% off. The program applies from now until November 30, 2016.

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Drinking tea: The art of letting go

(#wanderlusttips #tea #culture) If someone were to ask about my biggest joy during my years in Hong Kong, my answer would simply be: “Tea”.

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Time is like water, the years are like lotus flowers, and life is a pot of tea. This is perhaps why people often drink tea when contemplating life. They can meditate with a pot of tea and let it wash their souls, to get a clear view of what is within and gain a sense of the realm of impermanence.

I don’t remember when tea became a soul mate of mine, but I do remember first encountering this special friend at Xishan teahouse. A stranger to the art form, I was fortunate to participate in an authentic tea ceremony, which resembles a solemn ritual. The tea master brought out a small ceramic stove – a meticulously crafted stove with a lid and a small lid – holding a small heap of burning charcoal. His instruments were a traditional Yixing teapot the size of a fist, and six exquisite teacups white as pearls and paper-thin, so fragile they could break with a gentle squeeze. To begin with the fire was strong enough to boil the water quickly. As he worked, the tea master talked of the origin of the water he was using to make tea, it was taken from a spring 18 kilometres from Beijing. As the ancient ones say: “Pure water must be boiled with bright fire” and I believe the saying is true in this case.

DRINKING TEA – PREMIUM TIEGUANYIN TEA

Next Premium Tieguanyin tea was set on a tray, and its origin was briefly introduced to us. The teapot was now warm, and the tea master gently scooped the tea inside the pot, and poured the boiling spring water inside. I still remember the tea master’s graceful etiquette when he gently pushed away the bubbles to keep the tea from the mouth of the pot, before rinsing the lid with boiling water. Even an everyday action was done smoothly and skilfully, resembling drifting clouds and flowing water, which really opened my eyes.

As he worked, the tea master gracefully explained to us that this is known as “the spring wind brushing the surface”, and its purpose is to clean and even out the temperature between the inside and outside of the pot, so that the flavours of the tea fully unfurl. The flavours of the tea already filled the air, and we thought it was time to take a sip. However, the tea master once again surprised us when he discarded the tea water, which he explained was to clean the tea of any dirt and activate the best flavours of the tea.

Boiling spring water was once again poured into the pot and each of the porcelain teacups was rinsed with boiling water. After a long wait, I started feeling a little impatient. It was then that the tea master picked up the teapot and evenly poured the liquid into the teacups, in a circular manner for each guest. This is called “Guan Gong patrols the city.” He explained to us that the first brew of the tea should be poured this way, to ensure an even flavour in each cup. When the pot was almost empty, the last drops were poured out in one graceful movement, called “Han Xin calls the soldiers”, to evenly distribute the tea, when the flavour was at its best. The tea was a deep beautiful amber colour.

The brewing was now complete, and the tea was respectfully offered to all attendees. The first cup was offered to the host, and the rest were offered to the guests. I was instructed to hold the fragile teacup with my thumb and index finger, and not to drink the tea right away but enjoy the aroma first. After carefully observing the host, I put the cup under the top of my nose, and took a small breath. The aroma entered my lungs, and my impatience vanished. Instead, my mind was clear and relaxed. I took several small sips. The first sip left a bitter taste on my tongue, making me frown. The second sip washed away the bitterness, leaving a subtle sweetness in my throat. By the third sip, the flavours filled my mouth, and I could do nothing but close my eyes and enjoy the pleasure of this exquisite moment.

That was the moment I suddenly realised that tea resembled life. The first sip is bitter, similar to the hardships we have to overcome when we first enter adulthood. Our first failures in life are no different from the first sip, bitter and harsh. The second sip brought the sweetness, of our first achievements. And the third sip is what I call realisation, when the material things disappear, and we know that peace is the true meaning of life. Although I cannot claim that I have fully comprehend the profundity of this art, and maybe never will, I felt that my soul had become calmer, and the pressure of my everyday life didn’t seem so intense.

When I returned to reality, the teahouse staff had already cleaned up the table. When I looked at my surroundings, I suddenly remembered a quote by poet Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty, which he wrote while drinking tea: “Seven flavours brewed in a teapot”, implying that enjoying tea incorporates the full scene, the taste, the scent and the performance. Looking back, I feel fortunate to have experienced a tea ceremony with all four elements.

The predecessor of Xishan teahouse was an ancient temple with a history of nearly 1,000 years. Its quiet elegance and the ancient feel of the teahouse made the setting for the tea ceremony quite beautiful. The tea water was from a spring in the mountains, which was pure and fresh and helped maximize the flavours and the aroma of the tea. After doing some research, I also learned that the Yixing teapot also has a rich history. It was excellent with regards to all five elements: age, clay, artist, style and production method. More important than all the objective conditions however was the art of making tea itself. The tea master truly excelled in achieving the right water temperature and the right taste, which gave us the full experience of enjoying flavours, aroma, and the hidden meaning behind the art.

Despite being a stranger to the art, I learned a few things from the experience. One cup of tea has three flavours, bitter like life, sweet like life, and peaceful like life. A good pot of tea can outlast time, like the clouds and the sea remain the same after thousands of years. A few friends can gather and enjoy a pot of tea, and talk about life, about themselves, and about the world. I believe that that is the way to live life to the fullest.

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Fascinating discoveries on river cruises

(#wanderlusttips #rivercruise) The tourism trend of luxury ocean cruises, also encompasses river cruise, popular with many tourists who see their many perks. Wanderlust Tips has put together a list of some of the newest and most exciting features.

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A rich cultural journey

Are you looking for a cruise tour? Not sure whether to do an ocean and river cruises If you are keen to go on a trip that offers rich cultural experiences during which you learn about the unique culture of each destination, and will set foot on little-known parts of a country, a river cruise is an excellent choice. It will give you more experiences than any ocean cruise, even the most luxurious ones. This is the very reason that river cruises has been growing in popularity exponentially in recent years, with an increasing number of visitors.

Remarkable views

Ocean cruises are often massive, and you can enjoy views of coastal towns and cities, and visit destinations where the cruise ship docks. Facilities and entertainment services on board are often very convenient, allowing visitors to feel like the ship alone is a destination to explore and experience. Meanwhile, river cruises are often smaller ships, giving visitors an unobstructed view of the riverbanks with their ever-changing scenery. More importantly, visitors can easily dock ashore and explore destinations on their own. Being smaller, all cabins on a river cruise have windows, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful scenery even when they rest in their cabins. Big ocean cruise ships on the other hand often have to anchor offshore, and visitors have to transfer to a smaller boat to reach the shore.

Access to local culture

“A river cruise will give you more opportunities to explore a country, its nature, people, culture, cuisine, and lifestyles.” – says Ms. Ta Bich Ha, Director of Visit Russia Asia and Chief Representative of Volga Cruise in Asia. According to Bich Ha, a river cruise will allow visitors to access and interact with local people and their culture and ultimately expand their worldview thanks to “knowledge and deep understanding of the local people and their lives.”

A different service and journey

River cruises are considered medium-sized portable hotels, equipped to meet the needs of their guests, whereas ocean cruises are like large resort. On a number of river cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia, visitors can experience several countries on one tour. You will only need to check in and check out once without having to worry about packing every night, and the menu changes to showcase the specialties of the different destinations of the cruise. The atmosphere on board is always friendly and relaxed, and you never feel the pressure of time. Seasickness is a rare problem. River cruises can take you to your destinations in a way that no ocean or onshore tours can achieve.

Get comfortable with an “all-inclusive” package

An “all-inclusive” river cruise will ensure that you don’t have to worry about breaking your budget because of unforeseen expenses. You can consider and select from a variety of packages when choosing a river cruise. With an “all-inclusive” package, the price that you pay includes meals, accommodation, on board and on shore activities. On most river cruises, you can enjoy free Internet, so contacting your family and friends at home will not be limited or costly. Thus, a river cruise is truly worth your time and money.

Many local cultural activities take place on board

You do not have to go too far to experience and participate in local cultural activities, which take place right on board: themed meals according to different regions, programs introducing the history of different destinations, recreation activities imbued with local culture. A river cruise will always make you feel refreshed and adventurous, as you will be immersed in the culture of your destination. For example, on a Volga Cruise exploring the great Russia, you can learn more about the Russian Empire, or attend a Russian party – where the food and the clothing of servers fit the theme, visit a Russian farm in the countryside, enjoy a Russian tea ceremony including a famous Samovar teapot, daydream while listening to a Russian folk song, or join a Russian folk dance.

No noise, and no waiting time

On a river cruise, you will never feel tired because of the hustle and bustle of the crowd. A river cruise will allow you to relax and enjoy yourself, thanks to the organization and the cleverly designed itinerary. River cruise ships normally have a maximum capacity of 200 guests, so you can have your own quiet haven and enjoy the caring service of the staff on-board, which makes it different from a noisy and crowded luxury cruise with a capacity of over 3,000 guests. You will never have to wait for food service, or queue in line to get ashore whenever the ship docks.

No worries

A river cruise is a great choice, because you will never have to worry. You will only need to decide on a program and a type of cabin for yourself, and everything else is planned for you. You do not need to plan your itinerary, or pick restaurants to visit, because everything is included in the “all-inclusive” package. You do not need to rush to comply to a tight schedule, transferring between buses and trains, to visit all the planned destinations to get your money’s worth, regardless of your health or preference like on regular tours. On a river cruise, if the beauty of one destination compels you, you can take a long time to discover the area. On the other hand, if the destination does not attract you, or if your health does not allow, you can go back to your cabin, enjoy a cup of tea and a good book. This does not affect anyone else, because the cruise is your companion every step of the way.

A river cruise will give you the most profound experiences. This is a way to explore the world differently.

To get information and consultation about cruises along the most famous rivers in the world, you can contact:

VOLGA CRUISE by CRUISE ALLIANCE

Address: Hanoi Tower – No. 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi
Tel: (+844) 8585 8588

Email: info@volgacruise.com

TIPS: 6 reasons to choose a river cruise

The long trip will allow you to let go of your worries and fully re-energise
You only need to check in and check out once without having to pack multiple times
You can explore the culture, history, and traditions of little-known destinations in detail
The menu changes every day to reflect the abundant local cuisine of each destination
Free Wi-Fi allows you to connect with your friends and family throughout the trip
No extra charges.

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