Before Facebook, Vu Kim Chi thought something was lacking in her job, which is to promote the economy in and around Vietnam's famed Ha Long Bay. Posting updates to her department's website, or photoco...

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Family tree: An epic tale of a Pacific family, and a tree

He'd corral some extra buses and everyone would converge on Pinches St for the trip to Long Bay. "They still do the picnic now," says Andrew. "The fourth generation are running it. The great-grandchil...

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A fun time’s just around the corner from Saigon

Buu Long Tourist Area Known as the "Miniature Ha Long Bay", the Buu Long area covers more than 84 hectares. It has been called the most beautiful place in the lower stretches of the Dong Nai River, wi...

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Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun

Anecdotally, the most popular beaches in the city are Takapuna, Mission Bay, St Heliers and Cheltenham and regionally Orewa, Long Bay, Tāwharanui and Maraetai. But popularity does not always translate ...

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Best for First Time Cruisers: 5 Nights is Not Enough, Lol

to the local currency. The ship has a currency exchange so this shouldn't be a problem. Cruising into Ha Long Bay port was of course something to remember. There was plenty of time to take pictures be...

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