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Archive for November, 2007

Flooding situation in Vietnam

Author: admin | Filed under: Travel News Tuesday Nov 20,2007

According to Rand at Travel Watch, the flood situation in Vietnam does not show any positive sign of improvement. The transportation system was heavily damaged, it is not a good news for travelers who intend to visit some Central provinces in Vietnam. Read more here.

Vietnamese flight returns after false bomb alarm

Author: admin | Filed under: Travel News Wednesday Nov 7,2007

A Vietnam Airlines passenger plane on Sunday made an emergency landing in HCMC a few minutes after take off because a flight attendant received a bomb threat.

The bomb squad and security staff of Tan Son Nhat Airport checked the plane and the passengers’ luggage for five hours, but no explosives were found. The flight resumed […]

Canadian actor to perform in Vietnamese comedy

Author: admin | Filed under: Expat Insider Friday Nov 2,2007

After working as an MC and actor, now Joseph Ruelle from Canada will perform in a Youth Theatre comedy.

Recently, Vietnamese audiences saw a Canadian man working as MC for the theatre’s comedy programme, Meet and Laugh. This man will play the role of Mr. Macken […]

Hanoi’s cheap beer a backpacker’s delight

Author: admin | Filed under: Expat Insider Friday Nov 2,2007

 

 

Backpackers share a cold pint at one of Hanoi’s many Bia Hoi establishments
 

As the clock approaches 11 p.m. and most locals in Hanoi are settling into bed, the visiting backpacker crowd is just gearing up.

They make their way to Ta Hien Street in the Old Quarter to sit and converse outside one of the many […]