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By Phan Anh  &nbspOctober 4, 2019 | 07:47 am GMT+7 Smoking at St. Joseph's Cathedral and other public landmarks in Hanoi will be banned. Photo by Anh Trung. People found smoking at 30 Hanoi landmarks will be fined on the spot starting this month, a city official said. The landmarks include the Ngoc Son Temple and the Ba Kieu Temple in and around the iconic Sword Lake, the Vietnam National Museum of History, the Hanoi Opera House and the St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Pham Thi Thanh Nhan, head of the Hoan Kiem District health center, said at an anti-smoking conference held in the capital city Tuesday. Signs will be be erected in these places warning people not to smoke or face immediate fines. The move is part of an anti-smoking campaign targeting tourist sites in the capital. A total of 190 landmarks in Hoan Kiem, including the initial 30, would eventually ban smoking altogether. People found violating can be fined up to VND300,000 ($13) on the spot, Nhan said. Hoan … [Read more...] about Hanoi to fine smokers at 30 public landmarks

I don’t normally make it the focus of my travels, if there’s an opportunity for me to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I always make sure I stop. In 1972 the UN, through the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, began recognizing important sites around the world that they consider vital in order to maintain the cultural and natural heritage we have all inherited. Even though I haven’t even scratched the surface of visiting the more than 1,000 sites in every corner of the planet, I have been to quite a few and think every traveler should make a point to visit them if they can. To show the width and breadth of this amazing collection of sites, today I want to share some that while impressive, mostly fly under the tourism radar and hopefully in the process this list will encourage your own UNESCO themed visits in the future. This year I’m working with Allianz Travel Insurance to share my thoughts about travel, what makes me happy when I explore the world and why I … [Read more...] about 7 Under the Radar UNESCO World Heritage Sites I Love to Visit

HOME » LIFESTYLE » 6 Luxury Villas In St. Barts That Will Take Your Breath Away When we think of the best vacation spots in the world, most people cycle between popular coastal vacation areas. That said, those places are deserving of recognition as they have proven to stand the test of time as tourists hot spots. However, what this results in is an overcrowded and simple vacation experience due to the high number of people in these locations. At the very least, it will require vacationers to go out of their way to create their own experiences that would otherwise be taken care of anywhere else. As a result, this allows other overlooked vacation spots to create some of the most unique and breathtaking experiences in the world. A great example of this can be seen with St. Barts. Formally known as Saint Barthélemy, this vacation spot stands out above the rest with its white-sandy beaches and warm weather despite being situated amongst the popular Caribbean … [Read more...] about 6 Luxury Villas In St. Barts That Will Take Your Breath Away

Every aspect of your wedding has been planned to perfection, the floral arrangements have been ordered, you found the most amazing dress, and you even lucked out on a great venue for your ceremony and reception. All of the appointments, headaches, and long nights planning your big day have paid off. Your mind is finally free from stress until you remember one major detail—your honeymoon.  Picking the perfect honeymoon spot can seem like a daunting task. After all, you only get one chance to make the right choice. For those couples looking to enjoy the outdoors, views, architecture, activities and more, one factor plays the biggest of roles: the weather.  The last thing you want is to get “rained out” or deal with looming storms when trying to celebrate your newly minted marital bliss. But where should you begin? There are so many unique, beautiful places around the world to vacation with your soon-to-be-spouse that you’ve been dying to explore, but … [Read more...] about Picking the Perfect Honeymoon Destination Based on Weather

By Ryan Connolly on Oct 14, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe There are few things more magical than hunting down the Northern Lights in Iceland… when you’re successful! But for every great story heard from a friend who witnessed the green and pink dancing curtains 3 nights in a row, there’s the misery tale from another friend who was driven around in a big bus night after night searching out a moment of clear skies in an otherwise wet, windy and cloudy night. With nothing to show for it other than a dent in their bank balance and some numb toes. So I’ve decided to create this month’s blog post as a kind of, ‘how to avoid disappointment’ when hunting for the Northern Lights in Iceland. The best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland (being dark is just one factor) The short version is, if it’s dark there’s a chance! Effectively once the midnight sun bows its … [Read more...] about The Northern Lights in Iceland: how to avoid disappointment