Bay from above

Viewed from above, Halong bay resembles a geographic work of art. From the air, you can see parts of the bay not visible from the cruise boats – sculpted valleys, hidden lakes and deep craters, all carpeted in an iridescent green which looks beautiful in the late afternoon sun. The forms of the islands change … Read more

Level Up

Video games score education points A Decade ago while introducing a 1:1 laptop program into a school, we created a set of rules that stopped students, especially boys, from using their computers for video gaming. We believed then, as many still do today, that video games waste time, teach students to be violent, socially isolated, … Read more

Copy Cat

How to deal with a backstabbing friend who stole your idea Dear Hadrien and Marijn,  I am a freelance software developer specializing in mobile phone applications for Apple and Android devices. Last month, I told my best friend (well, my former best friend) about an idea for a new edutainment app. We talked about it … Read more

Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City

The best choice for business and leisure travelers Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) (www.equatorial.com; 242 Tran Binh Trong , D5) is an international five-star hotel located where the borders of the city’s four main districts intersect, hence in the heart and true center of HCMC. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a 35 … Read more

The long and wining road

The magic of Burgundy Regardless of whether you’re a wine expert or not, it’s likely you’ve heard, and even tasted, some of the great wines of Bordeaux (France), a region known for producing some of the most famous wines in the world. St Emilion, St Stephe, Pomerol or Pauillac are just a few of the … Read more

Alma Oasis Long Hai opens

  Recently opened, Alma Oasis Long Hai is a short distance from Ho Chi Minh City. Villas and bungalows scattered over the undulating hill slopes offer a range of accommodation with patios or balconies for lounging outdoors while enjoying the garden and ocean view. Alma Oasis Long Hai, with its beautiful gardens and pathways that … Read more

Festive Special at Hilton Hanoi Opera

  Enjoy a 25 percent discount on room rate with breakfast, complimentary WiFi access, late check-out till 3pm and 20 percent off on all food and beverage consumption. Book from now until January 15, 2015, stay between now and February 28, 2015. Call (04) 3933 0500 or email reservations.hanoi@hilton.com for more details.

The ultimate Saigon Sunday Brunch Experience

Just when you thought Sunday Brunch could not get any better… comes the Ultimate Sunday Brunch Experience at the Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel.   Mark your calendar for January 11 because for one day only, the talented Intercontinental team will create a truly outstanding SundayBrunch journey, covering three distinct culinary zones across two floors. Spend eight hours grazing through more than 15 … Read more

Parkroyal Saigon wins global award – again

The Parkroyal Saigon hotel has won international acclaim yet again.  Last year it was named “Best Luxury Airport Hotel” in Vietnam in the World Luxury Hotel Awards. This year it has been named “Best Luxury Restaurant Hotel” in Vietnam. “We are truly honored by this recognition from World Luxury Hotel Awards, validating our profound commitment and … Read more