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*Humpback Whale bones, Pleuneau Island *Whaling Ship Wreck in Bismarck Strait *Antarctic Sea Lion in Wilhelmina bay Images by Jimmy Van Der Kloet
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Plain and simple
The áo bà ba’s simplicity and versatility has contributed to its popularity, whether in rural or urban areas it can be worn while labouring or lounging. modern versions incorporate countless different designs, colours and embroidery, which has allowed the costume to transition into high fashion Producer: Tra My next Top Setup: hoang Dao … Read more
Money & Marriage
A combination you can’t disparage Dear hadrien and Marijn, I’ve heard there’s a new law on marriage and family in Vietnam. I’m Australian and plan to marry my Vietnamese girlfriend next year. I already own a house in Australia and I want to make sure that my two sons from my first marriage will be … Read more
Wish list
Vietnamese model and actress Tracy Nguyen’s list of must-haves for Christmas Embroidered silk dress USD250 Thuy Designer House (First Floor, 26 Ly Tu Trong, D1 / 132 – 134 Dong Khoi, D1) White cotton shirt USD120 Lam Boutique (98 Mac Thi Buoi, D1) Silk pillowcase USD22 Sadec District (3A Station, 3A Ton Duc Thang, D1) Christmas Keychain … Read more
Gear review
Travel Wallets by Bellroy A long-term traveler is space conscious. i remember getting advice in the 80s when i started traveling to saw off the handle to my toothbrush to save space! especially these days, when electronics take up so much room, it’s increasingly important to downsize everything else. For short trips, i love my … Read more
Stella Artois launches in Vietnam
Stella Artois now available in Vietnam. Stella Artois held their official launch party at 2 Lam Son bar at the Park Hyatt. The Belgium beer is still painstakingly brewed to perfection in a time-honored tradition dating back to 1366, using only the finest ingredients including the best traditional malted barley and European hops. Images provided … Read more
The gift guide
Baggage Claim What began as a T-shirt enterprise that celebrated the character and spirit of the Vietnamese as well as promoting local culture became a stage for local and foreign artists in Vietnam to display their unique creations. The Ginkgo Concept Store lends some of its space to non-profit organizations such as Maison Chance … Read more
The gift guide
Lather and rinse From a young age, Giang Huynh encountered discomfort using supermarket-bought soap. Plagued with skin irritation that caused itching and flaking, climbing into bed after a shower was an unpleasant experience. Late last year she decided, quite literally, to take matters into her own hands. After spending time researching websites and tutorials dedicated … Read more
My Life as…
a bonsai enthusiast You see this tree here? I bought it for VND8 million. If I sell it now I can get VND600 million. If I wait another three years, I should get at least VND7 trillion. See that other tree? It’s almost 50 years old. I brought it home and transferred it onto that rock. … Read more
Intercontinental Nha Trang opens Grand Ballroom
The luxury InterContinental Nha Trang Hotel opens its Grand Ballroom on December 6 – a pillar-less venue for elite event planners. “Our Grand Ballroom is a luxury meeting location that reflects elegance and architectural grandeur while complementing the contemporary style and sophistication of today’s world travelers,” said Pascal Caubo, the hotel’s GM. On Saturday, the public will be invited … Read more
