Author: Randy West
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Grab
Grab is a taxi-like business, with transparent, fixed fares, similar to Uber and LYFT. Grab is an app. You will need to download the app for your smartphone from your app store and add your information. Visit the app store from your smartphone to download the app for your device. Each trip gives you credit…
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Qatar Airlines
Whether you prefer to enjoy world-class restaurants, shop in ultra-modern malls with the latest luxury brands, explore 14 centuries of art in a museum, or take a stroll down the bustling alleys of traditional souqs, Qatar has something to offer everyone. Fly with Qatar Airways to Doha and discover Qatar with the new tourist visa.…
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Asia Tourists Surprised by Crippling Medical Bills
Michael Lythcott remembered he needed to update to his travel insurance policy, and let the insurance company know he had left Europe for Asia. It was late, and the restaurant would soon be closing, so he put it off. Instead, he hopped on a rented motorbike with his travel companion, fellow American Stacey Eno, and…
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Don't Drink the (Bottled) Water
But I heard that the tap water isn't safe to drink. True. Just like many places in the world, most people in Vietnam don't drink the tap water. They do this for the same reasons other people don't drink the tap water - it's no longer safe. Purified water is better for your health. Purified…
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Coco House
Twelve new studio apartments in bungalow style are available for rent near Cocobay Resort. These are delightful efficiency apartments with air conditioning, kitchenette and bath. Large bed, chairs and fold-away table are included. The building is only one floor high, so you won't have noisy neighbors above you. The closets are lighted and there is…
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8 Top Must-Do Things in Danang
Danang is a seaside town in Central Vietnam. Danang is now the third-largest city in Viet Nam behind Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh (Saigon). This is where the Vietnam War started for America. The Americans first landed at China Beach, now known as My Khe beach. The beach was actually named by the American…
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Marble Mountain Tour from Da Nang Vietnam
The Marble Mountains is a cluster of 5 marble and limestone mountains lying close to the sea. Each mountain is named after one of the 5 elements in ancient oriental philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. In 2018, 1.95 million tourists visited this tourist site. Of them, 1.15 million were foreigners, an increase of…
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12 Best Restaurants in Da Nang Vietnam
1. Madame Lan Restaurant There are many good places to eat in Da Nang. Vietnam has really good food and Da Nang, has fresh sea food, because it is on the ocean. There are many cuisines that thrive in Da Nang. Moroccan, Indian, Chinese, Italian, French, just to name a few, besides Vietnamese. Start with this list of…
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Da Nang Vietnam Attractions Map
There are more things to do in Da Nang than most towns of this size. There are theme parks (CocoBay, SunWorld / DaNangWonders / AsiaPark and now known as Sun Wheel - they like changing the name), BaNaHills and more. There are fabulous restaurants. There are World Class Museums, and Galleries. This map contains the directions…
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Lady Buddha
She is know to all as Lady Buddha. But you won't find her in Google Maps by that name. The large statue north of Da Nang visible from the beach is Lady Buddha. She lives inside the Linh Ung Pagoda courtyard and stands the full height of 67m, equivalent to a 30-story building. Her lotus flower…