A Journey to the Exquisite Halong Bay Revived the Spirit

When the spree of young age madness started haunting my nerves, I started alone a journey to feel the real thrill of life by getting a luxury tour to Halong bay. Though my main concern of traveling alone was to subdue the lust for traveling around the world but when I reached the land of descending dragon, I realized that life has a greater meaning than just to breathe. The emerald water of this place has helped me understand a better meaning of living.

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The vision of breathtaking beauty of the islands of Halong Bay draws thousands of travelers every year. The meaning of the term Halong is ‘where the dragon descends into the sea’. I had a few research done on this cruise trip and contacted with an expert operator to have a Halong bay luxury cruise. My trip lasted only a two days. I was highly excited about this trip and carried my travel apparatus which are my camera, tab, and diary.

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Day 1:

When the cruise finally plunged into the sea that time was early in the morning. It was an alluring scene from the cruise. Only the peaks of islands visible. It was a pleasurable start for my voyage. It was a perfect day full of innumerable landscape views. The mystical landscapes of limestone islets were like a view of heavenly beauty. The sunset scene from cruise was the most eye soothing panoramic view to me. Finally, a sleep at night within the mildly swaying yacht reminded me of my childhood days where I spent numerous such nights swinging in my mother’s lap.

Day 2:

It was a day to cherish the real world in a cruise with full of entertainment and exotic cuisine of Vietnam. As I have chosen the luxury tour, it was rightly as grand as a perfect luxury tour should be. Several kinds of folk dance and orchestra party were organized by the tour operating agency for us. We had enjoyed our fullest. Vietnam cuisines are a mixture of entire Indochina delicacy. So the entire itinerary was full with delicious cuisines. I have made immense connection with my co-tourists and tried to know much about this place.

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In a nutshell, it was a jaw-dropping experience for me. From adventure to relaxation, I have enjoyed all on this trip. This trip has made me crave for having a grand trip to entire Vietnam. All the Halong bay cruises are crafted with all the unforgettable experiences. All I can say is this old or young, a cruise trip can make you feel the real meaning of life.

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Surrealism Draws Me Back To The Land Of Blue Dragons

 “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” -T. S. Eliot

If someone asks me to travel again and again to any of my previously traveled destinations, the one and only place will be Vietnam, the Land of Blue Dragons. I have visited this country few years back with my family and that experience managed to give me a hangover so strong that I decided to pack my bags and head for Vietnam once again. And this time with the group of my travel freak friends, I have traveled this country for a second time, and it was a jaw-dropping experience for me.

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The entire scenario of that interesting country got changed with the development of its tourism sectors. The grandeur of this country was not unknown to me, but this time it reached the utmost level of ecstasy. We thought about choosing Vietnam travel packages, but later we decided to go by ourselves without following any guidebook.

 Perfect Thrill Seekers Destination!

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I have always been interested about this country since I have read about the Vietnam Wars. I was always curious about the underground Cu Chi Tunnels, where Vietnam armies used to hide during the war. It was our first destination after we reached that country. Descending the steep, narrow path, I crawled through the tunnels with my friends. This moment was great; I had goose bumps during this crawling session. The tunnels have mesmerized me with the sculpted art on the walls. Visiting the Cu Chi tunnel was like a start with a bang to my journey!

Surreal and Serene Ha Long Bay

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In the year 1992, movie “Indochine” depicted this place and popularized it to the outer world. Catherine Deneuve described this place "the most remote outpost of Indochina." And till now, it is regarded as "Lord-of-the-Rings" for its exotic water quality. We have traveled long and cherished each step in this amazingly versatile country. I cannot shed off the hangover of relaxing on the junk boat in the Ha Long Bay. I have floated amid the towering limestone cliffs even as dining on appetizing Vietnamese cuisine, together with fresh seafood.

Can’t forget Nha Trang - cocktails at the beach club

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Everyday was thrilling and exciting in that country, and the last party was at the beaches of Nha Trang. We are all travelers in that place, and we have gained the best possible happiness from that party. It was an unforgettable party. People here, are always in a mood of partying hard. I have enjoyed that part as it makes me forget about all my worries of my daily life. It was a perfectly rejuvenating part of my entire journey and deserves the proverb “All’s well that ends well”. We danced all night round and relished the exotic cocktails of the beach clubs.

The very next day was the day of our returning, but the entire trip had made me laid back to that tranquil ambiance of Vietnam. I can’t resist myself from seeing the sunset on the sea in a true Mediterranean climate. And yet again, I hope to revisit Vietnam with an aspiration to taste the old rum in a new bottle.

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Vietnam and Cambodia Offers Exotic Destinations of Indochina

People always crave for having well planned tour packages that include various attractive destinations. That is why, numerous travel lovers prefer to have a grand tour to South East Asian region. There are several countries in this region that offer most attractive tourist spots of the world. Vietnam and Cambodia are the two most preferred countries among the travelers. Here is some of the most attractive travel destinations of these countries discussed to make you get started.

Exotic Destinations of Vietnam:

Nha Trang:

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If you are willing to have a grand holiday to the seaside destination, then Nha Trang will be the best option for you. This is one of the most beautiful beach destinations of this country. The mild temperature of this place attracts huge number of travelers every year. There are numerous attractive activities offered here for travelers. You can surely enjoy having fun with your loved ones by doing adventure activities like scuba diving. Vietnam travel packages include this exotic destination for its natural bounty.

Sa Pa Valley:

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This is an exotic hilly region which has several lush landscapes to drag the attention of travelers. Every year, the tourism industry offers special activities to the travel lovers.  There are various kinds of terraces in these valleys. The local mountain people in this region offer their best hospitality to the foreign travelers.

Cu Chi Tunnels:

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Cu Chi Tunnels are an interesting place in this country. It is a huge network under the ground level connecting the tunnels. These tunnels were crafted during the historical Vietnam War period. People love to visit this place just to have a look over the grandeur of Vietnamese art works.

Exotic Destinations of Cambodia:

Preah Vihear:

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Preah Vihear is a beautiful place with multiple Khmer temples situated in the middle of this place. You can have a great view of sunrises and sunsets in this area. Most of the temples are dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. In this place, various historical wars were held, and army men were killed during the war.

Sihanoukville:

This place is regarded as the Gulf of Thailand. The white sand beaches of this destination offers panoramic views to the travelers. During the high seasons, thousands of travelers pour in this place. There are numerous attractive activities offered for travelers.

Bayon Temple:

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Bayon is a part of the famous spot for Angkor. The temples of this place feature numerous rock structures that are sculpted faces looking in all directions. The curious faces of this place offer several attractions to the travelers.

So, if you are willing to have a grand holiday to South East Asian region, then you have to get Vietnam and Cambodia travel packages. It will surely offer you some memorable days of your life.

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