Images From Australia

Today for something "Off Topic"! Photographs from Australia! Originally from Newcastle in NSW, the images below I have taken a while back whilst on holidays.Locations include Hervey Bay, Sydney, Newcastle and around Maitland.

So enjoy the pics and make sure you check out our Cambodian Tours and Vietnam Tours - they're hot!

River at Burrum Heads near Hervey Bay - QLD

Darling Harbor - Sydney

Flower - Maitland, NSW

Hanging out in Maitland, NSW

Harbor in Hervey Bay, QLD

Sunset at Newcastle Harbor, NSW

Spirit Of Hervey Bay - Whale Watching Boat - QLD

Take off - Maitland, NSW

Peaceful - Maitland, NSW

Images By Adam Hurley 

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Vietnam Swans v Cambodia Cobras - Phnom Penh

Friendships between Vietnam and Cambodia have been stretched, to say the least, in the past and this weekend this are heating up again as the Vietnam Swans make the 6 hour bus journey to the Kingdoms capital, Phnom Penh, to take on the Cambodian Cobras.

New to International Aussie Rules, the Cobra's, according the massively popular Swans blogs, have put it all on the line, as they prepare to run out on the Northbridge ground in new Jumpers.

While the bookies are monitoring all bets closely due this latest revelation, the Cobra's are expected to start strong, but wither away as the Swans take control in the final quarter.

VietnamandCambodia.com say's grab ya dong and slap 100K on the Swans!

See the poster below for details or head the Vietnam Swans blog for match and club details!

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Images From Halong Bay - Vietnam

All the images below are from the UNESCO World Heritgae Site - Halong Bay. Suitated around 170km east of Hanoi, the Bay is a must see for almost all travelers! Read the below paragraph from Wiki Travel to learn more!

"Ha Long" is literally translated as "Bay of Descending Dragons." Prior to the 19th century, this name was not recorded in any document or archive. When mentioning the present-day Quang Ninh Sea or Ha Long Bay, old historical books often referred to them by the names of An Bang, Luc Thuy or Van Don. Not until the late 19th century did the name of Ha Long Bay appear on a French Marine Map. The Hai Phong News, a French newspaper of the time, had an article, Dragon appears on Ha Long Bay, reporting the following story: In 1898 a sub-lieutenant named Lagredin, captaining the Avalanse reported seeing a huge sea snake on Ha Long Bay. This was also witnessed by many of the crews. Thus emerged the European image of the Asian dragon. Whether this appearance of a strange animal looking like a dragon resulted the name of Ha Long Bay is not known - More At Wiki Travel

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Emeraude Experience on Halong Bay - 2 Days / 1 Night by Exotissimo Travel Discover the magic of Halong Bay on the grand Emeraude - an elegant replica of a paddle steamer dating back 100 years. It has all the modern comforts of today but captures the character of a golden age.

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Laos Travel Tips - How to Show Your Respect

By Carlton R. Smith

Laos in particular requests visitors to show the proper respect when visiting their country. As with anywhere, visitors and locals alike should pay attention to basic rules of politeness. Making a good first impression will be greatly appreciated by the Lao people, who are often seen as shy and gentle. These quick tips are useful in ensuring the best cultural experience possible.

• Do not touch a monk: There are over 75,000 monks in Laos. They are highly revered and a sacred part of the Lao Buddhist tradition. They are people of honor and as such we are asked not to touch them or take their picture without asking.
• Ask before taking a photo: Having your photo taken is a personal matter and asking permission before you take a photo shows the proper respect. In asking first you will find you are seldom turned down.
• Do not shout: The people of Laos do not shout under most circumstances. You'll find shouting actually gives you the opposite of the desired affect. Instead of paying more attention to you, the person you are shouting at will shy away and not want to be seen with someone making so much noise. They value quiet and peacefulness.
• Do not put your feet up: To show someone the bottom of your foot or shoe is a sign of disrespect.
• Do not touch people on the head: Buddhists and animists believe the soul resides on the top of the head, the highest point of the body. Touching someone there disturbs the soul and is a sign of disrespect.

Carlton R. Smith
http://www.ietravel.com
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