According to the Central Intelligence Agency’s 2011 World Fact Book, Vietnam ranks seventh in the world in terms of navigable rivers, canals and inland bodies of water. When you compare the size of most of the countries above it on the list, which includes the United States, Russia Read full post
On the first day of our bike tour of Vietnam, we took them for a spin to brave the chaotic traffic of Hanoi. It was pretty intense riding alongside dozens of motor bikes and cars and other bicycles. Plus the inhaling of constant exhaust fumes kinda makes you feel like you’ve Read full post
Great Times in CambodiaMy first time arriving in Cambodia was by plane from Bangkok. Our approach into Siem reap airport was low and the scenery was stunning like something out of a 1960,s movie. The first thing people think of Siem reap is Angkor Wat ruins which every time you Read full post
RTC (Responsible Travel Club of Vietnam) is teaming up with TSG & AFEO to do another the Green Event of the year: Hanoi Green Walk this year 2011. The event is aimed at promoting sustainable tourism in the capital city, raising community awareness of the environmental issues, Read full post
If you set off from Hanoi in the early morning, you can be in another world by the afternoon – Dong Van town sits over 1,000 metres above sea level in a green valley surrounded by rocky mountain ranges in the awe-inspiring province of Ha Giang, one of the most spectacular rural Read full post
Our first trip with Active travel was the Sapa valley trek homestay with ecolodge option. Everything was handled very professionally for this by Active Travel Asia.
We were picked up by an agent at our hotel exactly on time and they actually escorted us right onto our train for Read full post
The participants will have a chance to win special out-door trips by sharing their best holiday experiences in Indochina (Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia).ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA, a leading adventure tour operator in Indochina, has launched a travel writing contest 2011 for travelers from Read full post
Two new caves have been discovered at the UNESCO world heritage site, the Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh, said well-known cave explore Ho Khanh on Thursday.The “97″ caveKhanh, who found the caves and named them “97” and “98,” which Read full post
At the end of Sep, 2011, the first trip for travelers to discover SON DOONG, the world’s largest cave will be implemented by ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA. Mr. Ho Khanh, who is the first person to find the entrance to cave will be the tour leader of this adventure group.The lucky tourist group Read full post
From 27th to 29th May, 2011 at Lavie Vu Linh Eco lodge, Yen Bai province, a popular ecotourism destination north of Hanoi, the RTC has convened a training workshop to examine ways in which the local tourism industry can operate sustainably in Vietnam’s fragile environment whilst Read full post