Most people associate the word Tet with the military offensive of the communist North Vietnamese against US and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War in the 1960’s. Tet, in fact, is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, and is short for Tet Nguyen Dan, and is held between late January and early February. Also known [...]
Back in November when Carnival Corporation announced the retroactive addition of fuel surcharges to existing bookings, we knew, first, that the rest of the industry would follow, and second, that there would be eventual pushback from customers or regulators. Nobody likes making a reservation,…
Back in November when Carnival Corporation announced the retroactive addition of fuel surcharges to existing bookings, we knew, first, that the rest of the industry would follow, and second, that there would be eventual pushback from customers or regulators. Nobody likes making a reservation,…
I’m sure that at one point or another, you have come across a picture of Hong Kong whether in a book, postcard or in a particular website that you are surfing. These photos are usually captures of the big, bold, neon signs with hordes of tourists appearing on the foreground. More often than not, photos [...]
A trip through Vietnam promises culture and adventure, but a stop in Da Lat will bring surprises like you never imagined. If you should be lucky enough to venture to Da Lat, make sure you make a reservation in Hang Nga’s Tree House, one of the most unique hotels in the area, if not the [...]
Most people associate the word Tet with the military offensive of the communist North Vietnamese against US and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War in the 1960’s. Tet, in fact, is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, and is short for Tet Nguyen Dan, and is held between late January and early February. Also known [...]
Back in November when Carnival Corporation announced the retroactive addition of fuel surcharges to existing bookings, we knew, first, that the rest of the industry would follow, and second, that there would be eventual pushback from customers or regulators. Nobody likes making a reservation,…
A lot of locals would tell you that you only need three or four days to go around Kuala Lumpur, the wonderful and thriving capital city of Malaysia. You can tour the city by foot with a map on hand or if you prefer, you can go for the more convenient way which is to [...]
Back in November when Carnival Corporation announced the retroactive addition of fuel surcharges to existing bookings, we knew, first, that the rest of the industry would follow, and second, that there would be eventual pushback from customers or regulators. Nobody likes making a reservation,…
New Year’s Day, or shougatsu, is the most significant time of the year in Japan. Shougatsu signifies a completely fresh start of things, a time for the old year and its many troubles to end, and hope that the incoming year will be full of joy and prosperity. It is an age-old belief that years [...]