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We believe that brands today must be "smart brands" in that they must reinvent and reimagine themselves at the edges of the social/digital graph to meet the ever changing needs and expectations of individual users and communities in a closed-loop fashion so that they may adapt to fit the needs of individuals and not mass markets in as close to real time as possible.
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NEW YORK, NY (DEC. 3, 2015) — The Innovation Group, the trends forecasting consultancy of J. Walter Thompson Intelligence, today released its Future 100: Trends and Change to Watch in 2016 report, featuring original analysis and insights on the most dynamic trends in the year ahead.
In the second annual report, the 100 trends are categorized across 10 sectors, including Culture, Tech and Innovation, Brands and Marketing, and Lifestyle, exploring everything from Post-hipster Visual Irony and Sustainability Nagging to Cannabis Culture and Holographic Healthcare.
"In 2015, we've seen that consumers are joining the dots in multiple areas of their lifestyles, taking a holistic approach to brands and consumption, and we expect this to strengthen in 2016," says Lucie Greene, Worldwide Director of the Innovation Group. "Diet, beauty, wellbeing, mind, body, fitness: all are viewed by the consumer as one big ecosystem to maintain. Brands, once judged on their desirability and products, are now being judged on their value systems, on whether they are innovators, on whether they are promising to change the world."
As trends and innovation continue to change rapidly, The Future 100 report helps brands preview emerging trends and understand the cultural shifts that have inspired them, providing context for why these changes are happening, and analyzing what this means for brands who want to stay on the cutting edge of what engaged and informed global consumers care about.
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Un-tabooing Womanhood — Menstruation, leg and underarm hair, underwear hygiene, and various other previously taboo aspects of femininity are being unearthed and brought to the forefront by fourth-wave feminism, new women's interest media, and a fresh string of outspoken heroes and blogs.
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Silicon Valley's Next Frontier: Infrastructure — Public infrastructure is emerging as the latest grand utopian ambition for the tech elite, as Hyperloop Technologies advances its plans and Google builds new infrastructure for the wired city.
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Cuba — Cuba's tourism market is set to take off: Travelers are rushing to see the last of the old Cuba, even as brands are competing to be the first in on the promise of Cuba.
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Inhalable Cocktails –– This new exotic trend in cocktail culture is allowing drinkers to absorb alcohol via the eyes and respiratory system.
Freckles — Part of fashion's general celebration of all things redheaded, freckles are a must-have and with new products consumers add freckles where they don't appear naturally, consumers are now celebrating individualism in all of its full-freckled glory.
Satellite Retail –– Retailers are turning to data gathered from satellites to track traffic to stores in real time.
Stool Banking — Consumers are now storing samples of their personal bacterial ecosystems —also known as fecal matter — for future use in new medical treatments.
Grow-with-You Toys — New toys enabled with artificial intelligence can respond to a child's vocabulary, interests and other traits, and evolve along with the child as they grow.
Extreme Dining — The latest dining experiences to entice luxury consumers are extreme, and about accessing remote, rare and theatrical settings amid the wonders of nature.
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text: David P. Haney, The Challenge of Coleridge: Ethics and Interpretation in Romanticism and Modern Philosophy Submitted by rc-admin on Sun, 03/20/2005 - 05:10 David P. Haney, The Challenge of Coleridge: Ethics and Interpretation in Romanticism and Modern Philosophy. Literature and Philosophy Series. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2001. xviii + 309pp. $59.00. (ISBN 0-271-02051-2). Reviewed by Anya Taylor John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY The Challenge of Coleridge aims to demonstrate the overlap between hermeneutics and ethics, to show how reading deeply may lead to acting morally, how reading and respecting the otherness of a written text resembles hearing and respecting the otherness of an individual person. The book hopes to encourage a new way of teaching the humanities, by "placing the texts of the past and the present into a conversation in which the attention of both partners is focused, albeit from different historical horizons, on important issues of mutual concern" and thus to remove the humanities from "the criteria of technological production" by which university administrators often evaluate their worth (xiii). Even as it promotes the idea of conversations and dialogues on issues, the book engages in such conversations, ranging widely over living and dead philosophers. As Haney ventures into his vast terrain, he is guided by "Gadamer's notion of a transhistorical conversation that is more comprehensive than the horizon of either the modern interpreter or the historical text, a concept which . . . can provide an important alternative to the currently dominant ideological interpretations of history" (xii). Those of us who teach the humanities enter the field of this book with great hope that ethics, morality, and the conscience will be clearly applied to actions as well as interactive words to deepen our teaching of texts and perhaps even our engagements with actual persons. Chapter headings such as "Knowledge, Being, and Hermeneutics," "Oneself as Another: Coleridgean Subjectivity," and "Love, Otherness, and the Absolute Self" promise opportunities for meaningful contemplation. The recollection of Haney's fine "Aesthetics and Ethics in Gadamer, Levinas, and Romanticism: Problems of Phronesis and Techne" (PMLA 114.1 1999, 32-45) adds to the anticipation. Read more about David P. Haney, The Challenge of Coleridge: Ethics and Interpretation in Romanticism and Modern Philosophy

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SANTA CLARA -- Cameras caught running back Frank Gore engaged in an animated discussion with coach Jim Harbaugh on the sideline after the 49ers fell behind in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.
That's nothing out of the ordinary, Harbaugh said.
At that point, the Falcons were marching up and down the field, and the 49ers offense had failed to move the ball at all.
A short time later, the 49ers offense kicked into high gear, with Gore rushing for 90 yards and scoring two touchdowns in helping the 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
"We bat it around on the sidelines during the game ... ," Harbaugh said. "It's always beneficial to our team to get his input."
Gore touched the ball twice on the 49ers first six plays, with runs for no gain and 6 yards, respectively. He totaled 20 yards on their third possession, which culminated with the 49ers first touchdown of the game.
Overall, Gore rushed for more yards than the Falcons and spearheaded a 49ers rushing attack that amassed 149 yards and three touchdowns.
"Outstanding performance by Frank Gore," Harbaugh said. "(He's) one of the all-time great competitors in the NFL. Nobody does it better than Frank Gore."
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Spider-Man is getting an upgrade. In the third season his animated Disney XD series, the popular webslinger gets a promotion to the Avengers, and makes some new friends (and enemies) along the way. The new season — premiering Sunday, Aug. 31 at 9 a.m./8c — also comes with a very Marvel-ous mouthful of new title: Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors.
Though he's always wanted to work with Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man and Co., Spidey will also continue to team up with his S.H.I.E.L.D. pals (Nova, Iron Fist, Power Man and White Tiger). He's also expand his web to include new allies, including a half-black, half-Hispanic counterpart from an alternate universe (voiced by Community's Donald Glover), scheduled to appear later in the season.
Here's an exclusive clip from Sunday's season premiere, in which Spider-Man's debut with the Avengers gets spoiled when Asgardian bad boy trickster Loki switches bodies with him and he gets hammered by his new teammates.
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The cell and molecular biology of the protozoan pathogen, Leishmania, is investigated as a model of human parasitism. The goals of this research are to identify and characterize the basic mechanisms that facilitate this parasite's survival in its insect vector and human hosts. To that end, the basic biochemical functions and the structure of the genes encoding surface membrane and secreted proteins (enzymes) are investigated to define their roles in parasite survival and development.
Several unique parasite enzymes are currently being studied: a family of constitutively expressed acid phosphatases, a surface membrane 3´-nucleotidase/nuclease, and a developmentally expressed chitinase. Homologous gene-deletion (knockout), over-expression, and anti-sense methods are being used to determine/verify whether these proteins are critical to the survival of these organisms. In addition, plasmid constructs containing epitope tags (e.g., HA, green fluorescent protein tags, etc.) are being used to study the cellular trafficking and targeting of these unique parasite proteins. Such essential proteins could provide new targets for diagnostics and innovative chemo- and immunotherapeutic intervention for this important group of human pathogens.
Dr. Dwyer received his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for studies concerning the biochemistry and cell biology of several pathogenic protozoa. Following two years of postdoctoral research at The Rockefeller University and four years as an assistant professor at that institution, he joined the Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases in 1976 as a senior investigator. Concurrently, he has been an adjunct professor on the graduate faculties of The Rockefeller University, Cornell Medical College, and his alma mater. His research group focuses on the basic cell and molecular biology of Leishmania, an important protozoan pathogen of humans worldwide. He serves on several journal editorial boards and on various national and international grant-review panels.
AIBS Parasitic Diseases Review Panel; Medical Review Panel (United States Agency for International Development); External Grant Reviewer for several tropical disease research committees (U.N.D.P./World Bank/WHO); Cell Biology Section (United States National Science Foundation); United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation; NATO Scientific Affairs Division; The Wellcome Trust; Medical Research Council of Canada; British Columbia Health Research Foundation, Canada; National Research Council (National Academy of Sciences, United States)
"The Cellmates" 2011, L to R: Yunuen Hernandez, Dennis M. Dwyer, Todd Lyda, Andrew Kelada, and Manju Joshi
Shakarian AM, McGugan GC, Joshi MB, Stromberg M, Bowers L, Ganim C, Barowski J, Dwyer DM. Identification, characterization, and expression of a unique secretory lipase from the human pathogen Leishmania donovani. Mol Cell Biochem. 2010 Aug;34(1-2):17-31.
Joshi MB, Dwyer DM. Molecular and functional analyses of a novel class I secretory nuclease from the human pathogen Leishmania donovani. J Biol Chem. 2007 Mar 30;282(13):10079-95.
Gerald NJ, Coppens I, Dwyer DM. Molecular dissection and expression of the LdK39 kinesin in the human pathogen Leishmania donovani. Mol Microbiol. 2007 Feb;63(4):962-79.
Joshi MB, Rogers ME, Shakarian AM, Yamage M, Al-Harthi SA, Bates PA, Dwyer DM. Molecular characterization, expression, and in vivo analysis of LmexCht1: the chitinase of the human pathogen Leishmania mexicana. J Biol Chem. 2005 Feb 4;280(5):3847-61.
Porter-Kelley JM, Gerald NJ, Engel JC, Ghedin E, Dwyer DM. LdARF1 in trafficking and structural maintenance of the trans-Golgi cisternal network in the protozoan pathogen Leishmania donovani. Traffic. 2004 Nov;5(11):868-83.
Joshi MB, Mallinson DJ, Dwyer DM. The human pathogen Leishmania donovani secretes a histidine acid phosphatase activity that is resistant to proteolytic degradation. J Eukaryot Microbiol. 2004 Jan-Feb;51(1):108-12.
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The Devils Lake Community Orchestra managed another memorable concert Sunday in spite of having a number of their members missing.
As a winter storm made travel difficult, 11 performers were unable to join their fellow orchestra members for the St. Patrick's Day concert.
Even the audience was a few short because of the weather, but those who were there, were not disappointed. Here Jeremiah Johnson conducts the first selection titled "Millennium" by Richard Meyer.
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Sage Francis wrote: "Best" as in most effective or least destructive? "Best" as in the most ethically produced or as in having the best value?
I think this is the best site to ask your consumer question because I have the answer for you. The best is "Right Guard Sport."
adic wrote: Old Spice High Endurance is my shit, better than Right Guard IMO...
The Gilette clear shit indeed doesn't last long, why you made the jump to women's degree before trying old spice is puzzling...
Elorza wrote: My body adapted to Old Spice too, can't use that shit no mo'. I used to try my darndest to stay with Tom's of Maine but that shit would last half a day at best. I've been using Degree (with silver ion technology, whaaaat!) for a minute now and it seems to stand up pretty well. I've had days where I'm outside and sweating constantly for a good 10 hours and it's stayed with me for the majority of it. Hadn't found something to last the entirety though.
That being said, I think deodorant/antiperspirant is bullshit. I guarantee I'm in the minority but I have no problem and sometimes even enjoy (yea I said it) the natural odor of the human body. The fact that we're so thoroughly compelled to mask that shit is such a lemming mentality to me; so unnecessary and fruitless. Riding from Franklin Ave. up to Fordham Rd. onna completely nondeodorized and packed train car would test my mettle, surely, but I'd deal with that shit. I think body bouquet is beautiful. Fuck the haters.....although nerd funk is somehow a very special brand of funk, but I think that has something to do with the game store setting as well, I'll have to investigate this phenomenon.
I'm a lemming too, I'll admit--I wear deodorant out of consideration for you ninnies-- but how howdy do it ruffle mah feathers.


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SAN JOSE -- If the Sharks get their way, Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings won't be a preview of their first-round playoff matchup in two weeks.
After all, San Jose still has its eye on a first-place finish in the Pacific Division, and that would mean the Kings and Anaheim Ducks would try to knock each other senseless in the opening round.
But, trailing the Ducks with only five games left to play, the Sharks recognize that may be wishful thinking. So, yes, they do see a little added importance in getting a victory right now over their Southern California rivals.
"You want to go in feeling good about your chances," veteran defenseman Dan Boyle said. "You can't play a regular season game and match the intensity of a playoff game, but that being said, you want to feel good going into a playoff series. Obviously we want a good effort."
The Sharks are 1-2-1 against the Kings this season, their last encounter a 1-0 defeat at SAP Center on Jan. 27 that broke a streak of 15 games won by the home team. One of those was Game 7 of their second-round playoff series last May, and the Sharks point to that loss as motivation to secure home ice this season for as deep a run as possible.
Coach Todd McLellan said there was added importance to any game against a potential playoff opponent at this time of the season, but all that was secondary.
"More importantly, it's our team, our group polishing things up, getting our house in order, getting it where it needs to be," he said, "and tomorrow will be a good test for it."
The San Jose chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association nominated Stalock, for his yearlong recovery after complex surgery to regenerate a leg nerve severed by an opponent's skate during a scrum in front of his net while playing for the Worcester Sharks in February 2011.
Learning of his selection, Stalock was quick to thank the franchise for sticking with him throughout highly specialized medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic and a yearlong rehab program.
"Obviously it took some work and time and patience," Stalock, 26, said of his recovery, "but I don't think it would have been possible without having the right group around me. I've seen it before. Maybe an organization doesn't take care of a guy. Maybe they say good luck, shake hands and move on. It was the complete opposite here."
After easing back into the game with the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL, Stalock returned to Worcester for 38 last season, then earned a spot in San Jose as Antti Niemi's backup in September. This year he has set a franchise shutout streak record of 178:55 while compiling an 11-5-2 record.
Stalock now will compete with nominees from each franchise in voting by the league's writers. The only Shark to win the Masterton Trophy was forward Tony Granato in 1997 after overcoming a potentially career-ending brain injury.
"You can read into progress, certainly. You can see it," McLellan said. "It's just another step. Is he ready to play? No. I think that's real evident, as well. Every two weeks he seems to make another step and this is just a small one, and many left."
For more on the Sharks, see David Pollak's Working the Corners blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks.
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CBS Evening News – Where America Stands on Autism
On Saturday, April 17, CBS' Evening News featured a segment entitled "Where America Stands on Autism." The segment focuses on a wide range of autism research being supported in part, by Autism Speaks. Dr. Geri Dawson, Autism Speaks' chief science officer, is interviewed as well as Joe Piven at UNC and the Henderson family, who are study participants. The story also featured a groundbreaking discovery by the Autism Genome Project, led by Dr. Hakon Hakonarson. To participate in the imaging study featured in the story please visit http://www.ibis-network.org/.Read a guest post by one of the EARLI Study's Outreach Coordinators and watch the segment below.Vodpod videos no longer available.
April 17, 2010 at 11:38 pm
I just happened to be watching the CBS Evening News tonight Saturday, April 17, 2010. The piece mentioned the increase in the diagnoses of Autism, and the substantial strides in our understanding of the disorder.
I was, however, dismayed because the piece centered entirely on children-well and good. Autistic Children should be attended to as expeditiously as possible-lest they turn out like me!
Therein lies the problem!
I wasn't diagnosed with Asperger's/Autism until I was 47 years of age, and even then, only after I went to seek help. What prompted me to seek that help was that I was having adjustment problems on a brand new job that threatened to cause me to lose that job!
I'd like to see more research in late diagnoses of Autism. The services would naturally come after that.
April 19, 2010 at 6:58 pm
I am a father of three; my oldest boy has Autism. I was wondering what type of behavior prompted you to get tested and diagnosed. I too have great difficulty adjusting and behavior out of the ordinary.
April 18, 2010 at 4:03 am
I am a military spouse deployed with my active duty ARMY husband in Vilseck, Bayren, Germany. Please help me in my fight to update the school district in special needs services. The American public tends to forget about us American families deployed around the world. Don't we deserve the best for are children as much as in The States??? Please contact me, I am only one person, please make my voice louder!!!
April 18, 2010 at 3:40 pm
More people need to get involved with Autism theres more kids that suffer from it than we realize.We need to get involved because this is the future and it isn't going away.
April 18, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I wish schools,teachers, educators, and specialist would help more with fixing, helping and teaching kids that have autism. We have been trying to get the school help us teach him with communication, social skills, and comprehension since 1st grade no futher ahead and he is going into 5th grade. Just wish I knew what to do next.
April 20, 2010 at 1:22 am
It sounds as if your school doesn't know how to implement these things for your son. Many schools SAY they do, and tell you what you want to hear, but if they are not following through with goals set forth in your son's IEP, call the state. Make sure you know your state's special ed laws so that you know when the school is not following them. Back when my son was in elementary school, I made it clear that I knew special ed laws. However, I also offered to help implement social skills activities (for example, making a schedule for peers to eat lunch with my son 2:1, as the lunch table was overload for him), so the SPED Director knew I wasn't just all talk. Knowledge is power.
April 19, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Describe, Describe, Describe…nothing new or innovative at CHOP
What is causing the genetic mutation- that is the question we need answered- and the answer will only come w/ environmental research.
Rather than focusing on ANY of the immediate and serious medical needs affecting children today, or any of the triggers parents commonly report caused their child's regression or autism, CHOP only focuses on the 10% of ASD cases in which a child has a chromosomal abnormality.
We already know their brains are different, we already know they respond more slowly to their name, we already know what causes brain enlargement the question is how to help the kids living NOW and identify the environmental triggers. It will be much easier to do that than transform our genes.
The children here are relatively high functioning. Possibly that is what CHOP wanted because sick ASD children do not fit into their "autism is genetic" paradigm.
April 19, 2010 at 10:17 pm
my little girl is a honor student,but has a hard time socializing in her classroom and misunderstanding some intentions of her teacher,and then she gets so upset that she might even bite herslef.And I would like to talk to someone with same sytoms. And is there any socialskills to help her. Sign a Very concern Dad.
April 21, 2010 at 1:40 am
People need to start using People First Language…. http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/


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FORT BENNING, Ga. (AP) -- An Army brigade has returned to Georgia after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Family and friends gathered Saturday at Lawson Army Airfield to welcome home the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade to Fort Benning.
The 125 soldiers in the Columbus-based National Guard unit provided security and support at Camp Phoenix in Kabul during their tour overseas.
Sgt. Marcel Nalls told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer he was "elated, beyond excited" to be home.
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Sisters, Santa Barbara
Photograph by Catherine Karnow, National Geographic
Whether photographing loved ones, family pets, or strangers, thinking ahead is key to capturing the personality, emotion, or character of the subject you are photographing. In this gallery, get expert tips on understanding what you need to make the picture you want.
Here, a woman photographs her sister on the beach near Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California.
Photo Tip: If you practice with people you know, you'll get more comfortable. Equally important, know your gear well enough to use it without thinking.
Young Girl, Venezuela
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A young girl from a fishing village south of Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo is captured up close.
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Photo Tip: A good portrait gives a sense of the person's personality as well as the physical features. The expression in the eyes—mirth, seriousness, sadness—sets the tone.
Women, Shanghai
Photograph by Justin Guariglia, National Geographic
A group of women people-watch in the Taikang Road neighborhood of Shanghai, China.
Photo Tip: For groups, shoot several frames to make sure you get an image in which no one's eyes are closed.
Father and Daughter
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A father and daughter swim in a river in summer.
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Photo Tip: Think about the relationships between the different members of your family and look for images that express those connections.
Mother and Baby
Photograph by Paul Damien, National Geographic
A mother cradles her three-month-old daughter.
Photo Tip: When photographing babies, look for close-up details. Experiment and fill the frame with a hand, a foot, or a tuft of hair. What may seem like overkill at the time will yield a batch of pictures you'll look at with great affection.
Sleeping Baby
Photograph by Sam Abell, National Geographic
A baby sleeps on a couch.
Photo Tip: A slumbering baby provides candid, real moments, sublime and eternal. Try to find interesting angles and control the background.
Children at Play, Philippines
Photograph by Joanne Quirante Escober, My Shot
Children play luksong kabayo, a traditional Filipino game, in Montalban, Rizal, Philippines.
(This photo was submitted to My Shot.)
Photo Tip: When photographing children, look for the moment that expresses the feeling of the activity. If your kid is on a roller coaster, it's the mixture of fear and joy as it begins to plummet. If she's scored a goal, it is both the moment of the kick and the leap of celebration. Whatever it is, think about the activity and how best to portray it.
Dog, Yosemite National Park
Photograph by Amornrat Thongchaeng, Your Shot
A dog catches a breeze at Yosemite National Park in California.
(This photo was submitted to Your Shot.)
Photo Tip: Animals make ideal subjects for both candids and portraits. Photographing a pet? Get close, get low, and keep the background simple.
Coypu Family, France
Photograph by Edouard Puginier, My Shot
Coypu, also known as nutria, gather in the water in Landes, France.
(This photo was submitted to My Shot.)
Photo Tip: When photographing animals, look for wildlife—squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, or birds—in your backyard. Set up a telephoto in a good position and wait for them to arrive.
House Cat, Ontario
Photograph by Douglas M. Paine, Your Shot
A house cat is captured up close in Ontario, Canada.
(This photo was submitted to Your Shot.)
Photo Tip: If your animal is black and fills most of the frame, your meter will want to overexpose. If it's white, it will underexpose. Take a reading off something in the scene that is the same as neutral gray.
Woman With Dog, Bologna
Photograph by Wojtek Urbanek, My Shot
A woman holds her dog in Bologna, Italy.
(This photo was submitted to My Shot.)
Photo Tip: The best way to make street photos is to wander around, get lost, and be open to the life and relationships passing in front of you. Sometimes the hardest part is overcoming shyness with strangers. Be friendly and ask permission to photograph people—and most will be happy to indulge you.
Brass Horn, Monaco
Photograph by Jodi Cobb, National Geographic
A brass horn reflects the surroundings used during the Procession Fête Dieu in Monaco.
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- Homestay with the charming hill-tribes of Sapa & an easy day walk
- Cruise Halong Bay in a traditional junk boat with your family
- Explore the Mekong Delta backwaters with its floating market
- Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and relaxation on the beach at PhanThiet
For a complete Vietnam experience for the family this adventure holiday explores the best and most fun parts of the country. We start with a cyclo ride (a 3-wheeled bicycle taxi) through the maze-like streets of Hanoi's old quarter before driving to the sensational Halong Bay, where we board a traditional Vietnamese junk for a two day cruise around the island limestone towers. Sleeping on board there will be opportunities to explore caves and do some kayaking in this very special scenery. Thereafter we catch the overnight sleeper train to the former French hill-station of Sapa, close to the Chinese border. Along the way we see thatched bamboo huts set in a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies, tended by women in conical hats. On arrival, we walk through bamboo forest and overnight in a homestay with a family from the Giay hill-tribe, joining in with their daily life and rituals. As we head south from Hanoi via Hoi An and Hue we enjoy some fun cultural highlights including a water puppet show, a Vietnamese cooking course and visiting the silkworm handicraft centre. We visit Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon and take a boat trip on the backwaters of the Mekong Delta and a candy factory. We also stop at the historically important Cu Chi Tunnels and museum. Our family adventure holiday Vietnam ends perfectly with 2 full days of relaxation at a comfortable beach hotel in the laid-back resort of Phan Thiet. Here we can all swim in the sea or the hotel pool, enjoy water sports or just chill with a well deserved glass of wine after exploring this fascinating country. Bliss.
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Suitable for children from 6 yr old
This family adventure holiday in Vietnam is a mix of touring and sightseeing with activities such as walking, cycling and kayaking. On the 2 walking days the underfoot conditions are easy, following mainly inter-village trails. During the visit to Sapa in the north, we have a one night homestay and the opportunity to take part in local family and village life. This is a multi-area holiday and in order to see as much as possible of the country from north to south there is a lot of travelling to be done. We have balanced the travelling with enough fun activities and included the important sightseeing to get the flavour of the country. Three nights of relaxation on the beach at the end with the opportunity for further optional activities should please Mums and Dads too. If you wish to take part in any of the cycling you must bring your own helmet. If you wish to take part in kayaking you do not require any experience, however you must be able to swim for 25m unaided. The junk boats are very pleasant with ensuite cabins. On the sleeper trains you will usually be in compartments of 4 people / bunks and in the homestay the sleeping arrangements vary from 1 to 2 families you are travelling with, being in the same room. Many of the other hotels have swimming pools.
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- Meet at the group hotel in Hanoi. A single transfer from Hanoi Airport is provided.
- Drive to Halong Bay. Board junk boat and cruise in bay.
- Morning cruise in Halong Bay, return to Hanoi, train to Lao Cai in Sapa.
- Sapa hill tribe village walk to family home for overnight.
- Walk through bamboo forest, return to Lao Cai. Overnight train to Hanoi.
- Hanoi city tour and water puppet performance. Fly to Danang, drive to Hoi An.
- Visit Hoi An's Tan Ky house and Fu Kien Temple. Handicraft workshop. Drive to Hue.
- Hue sightseeing. Cycle tour around villages, Vietnamese cookery class, herbal foot bath!
- Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Drive to the Mekong Delta. Boat cruise on the river.
- Boat to candy factory! Walk tour of Phu Chau Pagoda. Drive to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Visit Cu Chi tunnels. Transfer to beach resort at Phan Thiet.
- Day at leisure at the resort hotel and beach. Optional mountain bikes for rent.
- A further day to enjoy the coast and relax.
- Departure day. A single transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (Saigon) is provided.
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Meet at the group hotel in Hanoi. A single transfer from Hanoi Airport is provided.
Meet at the group hotel in Hanoi. A single timed airport transfer is provided for preferred group flight. After settling in, we have time to stretch our legs with a stroll around the pretty lake of Hoan Kiemin in the middle of town with its flowering trees and the traditional wooden red bridge, and see the Ngoc Son Pagoda with its colourful gold, red and blue statues of animals. There are also many coffee/cake shops and ice cream parlours for a refreshment stop. KE land only package services begin with a cyclo tour of Hanoi's 'Old Quarter'. Here we sit on a three wheeler bicycle and enjoy the sights as the professional bicyclist gives us a tour through the bewildering maze of narrow streets telling the fascinating story of Hanoi where past meets present. This evening we have a welcome dinner in one of Hanoi's traditional restaurants where we can sample typical North Vietnamese cuisine.
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Drive to Halong Bay. Board junk boat and cruise in bay.
After breakfast we set off early, driving through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, watching scenes of everyday Vietnamese village life, figures in conical hats tending rice fields and water buffalo. After approximately 3½ hours we arrive at Halong Bay, where we board a traditional wooden junk boat for a cruise among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands that make up this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The captain and crew welcome us on board as we excitedly find our cabins (en-suite). We set sail and enjoy a delicious lunch which usually consists of fresh seafood. It is very relaxing onboard and we can fully recover from our long journey whilst lying on the loungers on the sun deck and watching the specular scenery and daily life go by. For those with some energy the boat carries several kayaks and we can do some paddling. It's very peaceful to be on the water line and enjoy an easy paddle past caves and islets some named for the shapes they resemble such as 'Tortoise', and 'Man's Head'. A scrumptious dinner is served as the sun sets on the horizon and the skies turn golden reds. Finally we are gently rocked to sleep on the calm waters of the bay in our comfortable cabins.
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Morning cruise in Halong Bay, return to Hanoi, train to Lao Cai in Sapa.
As the sun comes up the bay is beautiful in its still quiet before the bustle of the day starts. After breakfast and possibly an early morning swim, we continue our boat journey passing the rock formations which tower out of the bay. We sail to Bai Tu Long Bay and around Bai Tho Mountain before heading back to Halong City where we began. Dependent on the boat we have lunch on board before we say farewell to the crew and captain in his hat and start the drive back to Hanoi. If we have not had lunch on board we will stop en route for some food. We arrive back in Hanoi and have some time to freshen up before we have dinner and transfer to the railway station for our next adventure! The overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai is very exciting and our guide leads us through the bustling passengers to our compartment. These compartments usually have 4 bunks separated from the corridor with a door. At the end of the carriage there is a simple wash room. There is a buffet coach on the train which serves noodles, snacks and drinks, but we advise you to purchase drinks and snacks before boarding the train. As we climb into our bunks the train sets off north and we fall asleep in our bays.
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Sapa hill tribe village walk to family home for overnight.
As we awake and peep through the carriage curtains to see the dawn rise we arrive in Lao Cai in Sapa. We transfer to a local hotel for a shower and breakfast. After breakfast, we set out on our walk by firstly passing through the bustling market and then leaving the town behind following a road going downhill to Cat Cat village (approx. 3km). Cat Cat village is an old village of ethnic groups, mostly from the Black H'Mong people, and many of the traditional handicrafts such as twisting flax and weaving fabrics are still practised. The H'Mong people where black tunics which stop above the knee with long black leg warmers. They then usually have a splash of colour, red or pinks on their arms or heads - they are very photogenic. We stop to watch and maybe take part in some of the activities or buying some souvenirs before continuing our walk on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces and then through forest following the river to another Black H'Mong village of Y Linh Ho. Here the paddy fields are vivid green and the mountains are super lush. We pass the wooden and bamboo houses on stilts and enjoy a picnic lunch by the river. We walk through the Muong Hoa valley and onto Tavan, a village of the Giay Hilltribe. Here the traditional clothing is very colourful red, pink, green and orange strips, with long drapes of material and headdress - it's very beautiful. We spend the night in a local house enjoying these proud peoples hospitality. Our luggage is transferred to the village by moped/motorbike. Depending on the family home that we stay with the rooming arrangements will vary, but normally there will be at least your own family and maybe other family that you are travelling with in the same room. The facilities will be simple. The family will cook us a traditional dinner and we gain a real insight to life in the mountains. It is certainly worth the effort to get here!
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Walk through bamboo forest, return to Lao Cai. Overnight train to Hanoi.
After breakfast with our hosts, we say our thanks and goodbyes, and continue our walk heading for Giang Ta Chai, a village of the Red Dao minority. Here the people have bright red headdresses and the young mums carry their perfectly beautiful swaddle babies on their backs and they smile, happily greet and chat to us as we walk through their community. We walk through an interesting bamboo forest, which is part of Hoang Lien National Park and stop as at a waterfall to enjoy our picnic lunch. Reaching the village of SuPan we finish our walk as we return to the road where we meet our vehicle before driving back to Sapa (approx. 1 hr). Once again we use a local hotel for a rest and to shower. We have dinner before transferring to Lao Cai railway station for the overnight train back to Hanoi. Now knowing the set up on the train we fall in happy sleep as we are transported back to Hanoi.
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Hanoi city tour and water puppet performance. Fly to Danang, drive to Hoi An.
Arriving in Hanoi at approximately 5am we check into a hotel for breakfast before a day sightseeing in Hanoi. In the morning we visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, and his house, the President's Palace (both viewed from outside), Tran Quoc (the most beautiful pagoda in Hanoi), and Quan Thanh temple (dedicated to the guardian genie of North Hanoi). The experienced guide will make this interesting for the children as there is always something colourful at every corner in Vietnam! We have lunch in a local restaurant and then visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology. Here there are many traditional houses on display, which include wooden stilted houses with crazy angled thatched roofs. Later in the afternoon we watch a performance of Vietnam's unique water puppetry. Water puppetry is an art, traditionally practiced by rice farmers in flooded paddy fields in the Red River Delta. The puppeteers are hidden behind a bamboo screen and depict Vietnamese folk tales, complete with special effects. A fun experience for all members of the family! In the early evening we transfer to the airport for the 1hr 15mins flight to Danang, from where we transfer (approx. 1 hr) to the group hotel in Hoi An.
Swimming: At the hotel pool
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Visit Hoi An's Tan Ky house and Fu Kien Temple. Handicraft workshop. Drive to Hue.
After a leisurely breakfast, we will head out to see some of the wonderful relics in the surrounding area. We visit the 200 year old house of Tan Ky, the Tran family home and chapel, the central fish market and Hoi An's traditional handicrafts centre where we can see live silkworms in all stages of their growth. We will also stop off to see other famous artefacts, such as the 'Japanese Bridge' and Fu Kien Temple. In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip to visit the village of Thanh Ha, famous for its ceramics, or Kim Bong, whose inhabitants are known for their excellent carpentry. In the afternoon, we transfer to Hue via Cloudy Pass (approx. 3hrs), on arrival we check in to our hotel in Hue.
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Hue sightseeing. Cycle tour around villages, Vietnamese cookery class, herbal foot bath!
Hue served as Vietnam's political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the rule of the 13 Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam's cultural, religious and educational centres and has recently been listed as a World Heritage Site, and is a beautiful city. Initially taking a bus from the hotel to the Imperial Citadel, we will explore the ruins of this wonderful monument and then continue on quiet backstreets to the banks of the Perfume River. Our route will take us to the Khai Dinh Mausoleum, and then on to Thuy Bieu Village. Thuy Bieu is an eco-village where we will visit a household producing incense for local temples, and meet the local farming people. We have a short cycle tour around the village on the quiet roads. Here we'll also take part in a Vietnamese cookery class making our own lunch before enjoying a traditional herbal foot bath. We transfer back to our hotel in Hue via the Khai Dinh Mausoleum.
Swimming: At the hotel pool
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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Drive to the Mekong Delta. Boat cruise on the river.
We have an early breakfast and transfer to Hue airport for the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) city. We drive directly out to the magnificent Mekong Delta, formed by nine tributaries of the Mekong River and often referred to as the "rice bowl" of Vietnam. Arriving in Cai Be, we board a boat and cruise on the river towards An Hoa Village. The scenery here is completely different from that we've encountered further north. We explore the orchards here in the afternoon and then have a quick visit of the Ba Kiet house. We also enjoy some exotic fruit sampling, which is great fun as we experience the different tastes and textures of these tropical delights! This evening we'll spend the night in a lodge on the Delta. These are comfortable bungalows, set in beautiful gardens, right on the side of the river.
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Boat to candy factory! Walk tour of Phu Chau Pagoda. Drive to Ho Chi Minh City.
After an early breakfast, we check out of the Mekong Lodge and board a boat and pass the once colourful Cai Be floating market as we continue to a nearby candy (sweetie) factory! Here we watch as they make the candy, and of course there is some for tasting and purchase! We then have a short walking tour of the nearby Phu Chau Pagoda. In the afternoon we drive into Saigon and have a short sightseeing tour including the Ben Thanh market, the impressive central post office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Overnight in Saigon.
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Visit Cu Chi tunnels. Transfer to beach resort at Phan Thiet.
After breakfast we visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels. During the Vietnam War these tunnels enabled the Viet Cong to withstand American bombing raids and control a large rural area around Ho Chi Minh City. The Cu Chi complex consisted of more than 250 km of tunnels on three levels. Some of the tunnels have been left in their original condition while others have been excavated to allow easy public access. There is also an interesting museum dedicated to the conflict. After a picnic lunch we say goodbye to our guide and begin the drive to our beach resort at Phan Thiet. The drive takes 5 - 6 hours and we should arrive in the late afternoon.
Swimming: At the hotel pool & sea
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Day at leisure at the resort hotel and beach. Optional mountain bikes for rent.
This comfortable resort is just a few yards from the beach and has a large freshwater swimming pool and a smaller children's pool. It also has a tennis court and a spa including sauna. Mountain bikes and jeeps are available for rent. The hotel has a restaurant, snack bar and in the evening, a poolside cocktail bar. We have two full days to enjoy the beach and spa resort.
Swimming: At the hotel pool & sea
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A further day to enjoy the coast and relax.
A second day at the beach resort to relax after the busy holiday.
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Departure day. A single transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (Saigon) is provided.
The early morning is free until the transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (Saigon) where KE Land Only package services end.
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What's included
- Experienced English speaking local guides (from day 1 to day 11)
- Internal flights
- Single timed group airport transfers
- All accommodation as detailed in the trip dossier
- Meals outlined in the meal plan
- Ferries and cruise boats and all land transport
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- Airport taxes
- Meals outlined in the Meal Plan Tips for local staff
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc
Vietnamese food varies from region to region. Almost 500 traditional dishes have been recorded! Rice and noodles are staple foods, served with nearly all meals. Typical dishes are nema rn (spring rolls), and bn thang (noodles with sliced pork, eggs, shredded chicken and shrimp). Among common ingredients used are: duck, pork, fish, spices, fruits, vegetables, crab meat, lobster and oysters. With the exception of the homestay it will also be possible to eat more familiar international cuisine on most days of the trip. Seafood will be a major feature while on the junk. In Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, there are many excellent restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets.
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On 6 nights our hotels have swimming pools. On the Mekong Delta we will stay at the Mekong Lodge, in comfortable bungalows, set in beautiful gardens, right on the side of the river.
In the hotels children of 11yrs and under will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3 or a double with an extendable couch for a family of 4. Children over 12 yrs will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3, or have 2 rooms for a family of 4. We will do everything to ensure that you are happy with your rooming allocation. Additional nights are available at the beginning and end of the holiday. Details of your first night's hotel together with an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation.
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Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
Approximately £400-£500 per family (Mum, Dad and two kids) should be allowed for miscellaneous personal expenses. This amount should be sufficient to cover the above non-included meals plus snacks, drinks etc, and should also cover tips and airport taxes. There is no need to purchase local currency (Vietnamese Dong) prior to travelling, and changing money with US dollars is easy. We suggest that you change your spending money into local currency in stages otherwise you will end up carrying a large number of small denomination notes. US dollars are easily exchanged in all of the major towns visited in this itinerary and you can pay directly in US dollars for some goods and services such as airport departure tax. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of US dollars cash as this is most easily exchanged. Sterling is not so readily accepted though it can be exchanged in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. A supply of US$1, US$5 and US$10 is useful and we recommend that you do not bring 100 dollar bills as due to a large number of counterfeit notes in circulation, these are quite often not accepted for exchange. Credit and bank cards can be used to withdraw cash at ATMs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. If you are intending to buy expensive souvenirs, you should budget accordingly. Also, if you expect to buy considerable quantities of soft drinks or beer, you should make an allowance for this.
Guidance on Tipping
Tips are the accepted way of saying 'thank you' to your local guides. They do not form part of their wages. KE always pays local crews the best rates of pay, no matter what country they are in and any tips they receive are seen as a personal thank you from group members. For our part, we advise local teams that tips are not a duty or a prerequisite but are a bonus and entirely dependent on the service that was given. We suggest a tip to your tour leaders the equivalent of £15 to £20 per family member (with perhaps a little more for small groups of five or less).
Baggage Allowance
When you overnight at the homestay your luggage will be transferred by moped/motorbike to the village. There is no specific limit other than your international airline carrier (usually around 20kg), but we recommend you try to pack lighter than this as there are a few internal flights and overnight train journeys involved in the itinerary and it would be good to be able to easily carry your baggage. We do ask you to keep your baggage to one main bag and one small daypack per family member.
Beat the Jet Lag
Our holidays are normally designed with minimal 'down time' at the start of the trip, but having a day or two at the beginning will have the additional benefit of allowing you time to get over the stress of travelling across time zones, leaving you refreshed and ready for your holiday. We can easily arrange for you to have additional nights and airport transfers.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday does not involve any significant ascent to altitude and we would not expect any altitude issues with this trip.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your luggage to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots/sturdy shoes
Sandals or shoes that are comfortable when wet (for the kayaking)
Trekking trousers
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Thermal baselayer shirts
Shirts and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Warm hat
Sun hat (with wide brim)
Lightweight thermal gloves
Headtorch and spare batteries
Water bottles 1 Litre (x2)
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Small towel (for the homestay)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial hand wash
Sleeping Bag Liner
Daypack 20 - 30 litres (depending on how much of the family's kit you want to carry)
Cycling helmet*
Basic First Aid Kit including : Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters, and blister treatment, Insect repellent, antihistamine cream and tablets, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Games, football, kit etc
Specialist equipment
All equipment required for the kayaking is provided.
*Cycling helmet, if you wish to participate in the cycling tour in Thuy Bieu Village you MUST bring your own cycling helmet. Locally we cannot provide helmets.
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Vietnam
UK passport holders do not require a visa for stays of up to 15 days. For stays of 16 days and over a visa is required. The fee is GBP £54 (Single entry) or £85 (Multi-entry) and you need to apply for it prior to departure. Please download the detailed information document: Visa PDF Vietnam.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specific require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis are required. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hrs through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
The unit of currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong.
Electricity Supply & Plug
We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
The climate varies greatly from north to south. The north has a cool dry season from November to April when daytime temperatures are typically in the range 20 - 25ºC. The south is hot and humid all year round with daytime temperatures in the low thirties Celsius. The rainy season lasts from May to November. The central highlands has a similar climate to the south, but it is cooler and temperatures can even fall to freezing in winter. The official peak season for travel to Vietnam is from September to April.
Extend Your Holiday
Extend Your Holiday
When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'.
Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
Angkor, in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-east Asia. Stretching over some 400 square km, the park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries, including the largest pre-industrial city in the world. The most famous are the Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations.
Highlights of Angkor Extension
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $480.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $875.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $130.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
Arrive in Siem Reap - your guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Later in the afternoon we will begin our exploration of the Angkor site with a trip to Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset. Overnight in Siem Reap.
After breakfast, we will visit Angkor Thom, designed by Jayavarman VII, the last king of Angkor. There are many temples within the central Angkor Thom citadel, including the famous Bayon and Elephant Terrace. Next we visit Preah Khan, Takeo, Banteay Kdei and Ta Phrom, the jungle temple built in the 12th Century. In the afternoon we'll visit the iconic Angkor Wat.
Meals B
Today we will drive to the outer-lying temples starting with Banteay Srei, a Hindu temple built in the 10th Century and renowned for it's intricate carvings and bas-relief. On the way back, we'll stop to visit the Cambodian landmine museum to learn about the civil war. In the afternoon we enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tonle Sap - a chance to see modern Khmer life. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals B
A free day to explore the fascinating street life in downtown Siem Reap before transferring to the airport.
Meals B
What's included
- All transport and transfers in a private vehicle with AC from Siem Reap
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Accommodation in a three star hotel with breakfast
- Entrance fee to the Angkor site
- Bottled water during sightseeing
- Meals as described
- Boat trip
- Entrance to the landmine museum
What's not included
- Travel to/from start and end point in Siem Reap
- Tips for local staff
- Meals as described
- Miscellaneous personal expenses: drinks and souvenirs etc
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Why KE?Something a little different! Our itinerary differs from the rest, as we include a walk in the Sapa hills and overnight at a homestay. It's also great value for money when you check out what's included!
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- Max group size: 15
- 13 days multi-activity sightseeing & beach
- SWIMMING: 6 nts in hotel pool or sea
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- 1 night Junk
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- 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 4 dinners
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May to June, but to early August in parts of northern Britain
Males fly around conifers in sunshine. Comes to light. Rests with wings held above the body and pressed together like a butterfly. Males vary from yellowish in the south to white in northern England and Scotland, the females varying from orange in the south to brown in the north. Males have feathery antennae.
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I was in the middle of reading Nicholas Carr's disturbing study of just what the Internet is doing to our minds, our attention spans and our desires to read good books, when all the buzz about wearable technology started bubbling up at the Consumer Electronics Show.
I should have read "The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains" years ago, but as Carr points out: Who reads books anymore? Anyway, the timing couldn't have been better, because it got me thinking about just how tethered I am to my smartphone and how horrible I think it would be to be even more tethered to the Internet through always-on glasses or wristwatches.
I'll be interviewing Carr and Robin Sloan, author of "Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore," on stage at the Campbell Heritage Theater in Campbell at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22. Our chat will kick off two months of events, including author talks, films, art exhibits and group discussions among other activities. For a full list and schedule, see www.siliconvalleyreads.org.
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War on bath salts
60 days in jail for man who owned store in Reno
March 1, 2013
The owner of a Reno business, which police raided in 2011 for selling bath salts and other synthetic drugs, was sentenced Thursday in Washington County Common Pleas Court. James E. Biles J....
So they admittedly raid and arrest him before the law went into affect when there was NO LAW yet he pleads guilty because he is made aware that in marietta he will never get a fair trial or a lawuer that knows anything but plea bargaining.
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Arrests must have reasonable suspicion and probable cause within established law.
It most cities it does...Marietta has always seemed to make their own rules when it comes to certain things...
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That could be why he wasn't indicted until April of 2012; by then the alleged drugs were illegal?...
Also it says... January 2013: Biles pleads guilty to two fifth-degree felonies for complicity in the sale of unapproved drugs and possession of unapproved drugs.
Unapproved drugs, not illegal or controlled substance etc...might be why he only got 60 days of county jail...
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But Slogin, the man was convicted of two felonies related to the sale of unapproved drugs. It's my understanding (and if I'm wrong, please somebody with a JD correct me) that this is the law that was signed and not yet in effect. How can a man be convicted of a crime that was not yet a crime?
Sheriff Mincks says he made the arrest because of the toll the drugs were taking on the community. I can appreciate his concern. But he can't make arrests based on his or the community's concern. Arrests must have reasonable suspicion and probable cause within established law.
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@ Scandalous....BINGO!
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Loves,the product was packaged as a bath salt.They were actually synthetic drugs instead.You can still go to the store and buy"real" bath salts for those aches and pains
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No,the jackboot was a drug dealer with HIS boot on the throat of a community that didnt want him.He was not arreseted on the new law to my understanding.It was done under a packaging law as stated in the article.As far a MY ELECTED SHERIFF goes..Thank You.I have family and children that have to drive past these losers on the roads.Wonder if the nose cancer is from snorting "bath salts"?If you are gone from this area,you have no idea how bad this situation was.
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Let me see if I understand the chronology;
Man sets up business in Marietta.
Marietta passes ordinance against the product the man sells.
Man moves his business out of Marietta.
State passes law against product man sells. Law to take effect in 90 days.
Sheriff raids business and files charges before law goes into effect making the man's actions a crime.
Does Larry Mincks wear jackboots?
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Biles was arrested in July 15, 2011. Just now sentenced. Is that swift justice?
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I guess I'm not keeping up at all; I thought that bath salts were added to warm water to relieve sore muscles. Is this going to mean that I can't buy this product for the purpose for which it's intended? What's next? Laundry detergent? Sugar?
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When people feel hopeless they get high to escape the sadness of their life. Let's focus on ways to show people they can sustain themselves, create an acceptable/desirable life and then they won't want to get high to escape a good life? The next drug will always be right around the corner. We just keep sweeping the dirt around rather than eliminating the source.
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Discharged: Researching Civil War Veterans After the War
Sept. 15, 2012
Day Classrooms, History Center
1 to 3 p.m.
After the Civil War, soldiers returned home and tried to re-create their earlier lives. However, they did not stop re-creating records based on their service.The post-Civil War era is a treasure trove of records and resources for family historians. Learn how to find and use these records to discover more about your Civil War ancestors and their families.
Amy Johnson Crow, MLIS, CG, is a writer, editor, researcher and lecturer. She is the genealogical content manager for Archives.com. Amy is a former editor of Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal and is active in the Indiana Genealogical Society.
$10; members $8; attend both family history programs on Sept 15 and pay $15; members $12. Includes parking and admission to the Indiana Experience that day.
This class is eligible for 2 general LEUs.
Limited to 80 people.
Register online or call (317) 232-1882 to register and for more information.


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Here at home...we want to talk about what your family should do if there is an attack on American soil.
Does your family know where to meet if a disaster happens while you're not together?
Is there someone in your family with special needs?
Donna Kephart is getting prepared, in the event something unexpected happens.
"We just moved here from Iowa and we've seen sign's from the Red Cross about what to have," says Kephart
The Division of Emergency Management says all American's need to be prepared, and there are three steps.
"Have a plan, have your supplies and know what's going on around you," Craig Fugate says of the Division of Emergency Management.
According to the American Red Cross, these are some of things that would be in your home, in case of an emergency: water, ready to eat, non-perishable food, special foods for infants or the elderly, first aid kits, which are available through the Red Cross.
Plus, batteries and flash lights.
These are just the basics. For more information contact your local Red Cross.
Some more important advice for parents from the emergency management center, contact your children's schools to make sure they have your proper contact information, and to find out what plans the schools have in place if your children are there during a disaster.
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