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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat, what a place! The “City Temple” in Cambodia deserves well its nomination as world heritage. Some even rank it as one of the seven wonders of the world. It would not be exaggerated. Situated near Siem Reap, about … Continue reading

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Con Dao, a paradise in Viet Nam

One hour flight from Hochiminh city, the Con Dao Islands in the South of Vietnam is really a precious pearl. A protected Marine Nature Reserve, the Con Dao Islands (of which Con Son is the largest and where you are … Continue reading

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Huangshan, China

Huang Shan, the mythique Yellow Mountain in China Huangshan Mountain in Anhui province, eastern China, is one of the ten best-known scenic spots in the country. It is characterized by the four wonders, namely, odd-shaped pines, grotesque rock formation, seas … Continue reading

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A charming old town, Hoi An in Vietnam

Hoi An is a small colorful town in the center of Vietnam. The site was once known as a prosperous seaport. Since 650 to 800 AD already, Hoi An was one of the busiest fresh water and re-supply stops of … Continue reading

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Kermesse at French school

On June 11th, Travel-Stone was actively involved in the French School Fair. As sponsor, we gave one trip to Pingyao, at a value of 2000 RMB, and three vouchers. Travel-Stone animated also the football corner. In spite of the heavy … Continue reading

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Six Senses in Ninh Van Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam

If you are looking for a peaceful holiday at the beach, for a luxurious resort which respects the nature, Ninh Vay Bay, in Nha Trang, Vietnam,  is the right place. The villas of Six Sens Hideaway are built in the … Continue reading

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Escape at Koh Samet, Thailand

Just 200 kilometers from Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand, the T-shaped island of Koh Samet is famed for its white sandy beaches, exotic coral and crystal clear waters. Koh Samet has developed steadily over the past decade or so, … Continue reading

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Weekend in Henan

The province of Henan, about 600 km in the south of Beijing, is a good destination for a weekend, with it’s well known sites as Shaolin Temple, Longmen grottoes and the old capital of Luoyang. The old Shaolin temple, built … Continue reading

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Black Toothed Smiles of Northern Vietnam

In the Central and Northern parts of Vietnam, tourists and locals alike are greeted with black toothed smiles by older Vietnamese women.  Once thought of being the result of chewing betel leaves, a common past time in Southeast Asia, but … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Language guide

Vietnamese (tiếng Việt, or less commonly Việt ngữ), formerly known under French colonization as Annamese (see Annam), is the national and official language of Vietnam. It is the mother tongue of the Vietnamese people (người Việt or người Kinh), who … Continue reading

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