More and more tourists are enjoying the delights of Vietnam. From modern Ho Chi Minh City in the south to Hanoi in the north, Vietnam is basking in “boom time”.
A typical visit to Vietnam may take in one or other of these cities with an occasional excursion to a nearby temple or a river boat ride. However for the more adventurous traveler there are alternatives.
From Hanoi to Halong Bay
Halong Bay, in the South China Sea, is made up of 1969 craggy islands and islets rising from the languid blue water (an area a little smaller than Lake Ontario). It.takes approximately three and a half hours by road (170 km) but you will not be concerned with time. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Halong Bay should be enjoyed.
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Imaginative travelers among us Baby Boomers are flocking to enjoy Peru. Adventure tours in Peru are taken in some style these days – no more of that backpacking nonsense for us!
Peru has it all. Desert, mountains, lakes, jungle and of course The Galapagos Islands. But before you imaginative travelers get too excited to book your adventure tour in Peru, here are some tips to help you enjoy Peru even more.
* Learn just a few words of Spanish before you travel, it goes a long way with the locals.
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* When visiting the street markets, buy something. The locals will appreciate the trade.
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* Pack an open mind in your suitcase! Be willing to try everything especially the Chicha Morada, it’s lovely!
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An adventure tour in Peru provides Baby Boomers with a magical opportunity to enjoy Peru with a certain style. The land of the ancient Incas has beckoned the imaginative traveller from far and wide for centuries. Fortunately the experience is no longer confined to the fittest and the youngest.
If you have thoughts about visiting Peru but some lingering doubts, let Baby Boomers who have experienced sailing on Lake Titicaca or who have trekked through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit Machu Picchu, or have flown over
the Nazca Lines, tell you a little of their experiences and memories.
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