Vietnam travelling

The magazine introduces its article by giving an overview of Vietnam, noting that it stretches over a thousand miles from north to south and is only 31 miles wide at its most narrow point. Appearing long and skinny on a world map, the article states how the S-shaped Southeast Asian country is home to three distinct climate zones which serve to attract visitors. This photo depicts women in Tan An market washing and bundling water lilies ahead of their sale. Photographed by Phan Khanh. … [Read more...] about National Geographic features mesmerizing bird’s-eye view photos of Vietnam

In March, when Ban season peaks, mountainsides covered in flowering Ban trees create a romantic picture. The five-petaled flowers can be purple, white, or red, but the majority are white. White Ban flowers often appear in poems to symbolize the charm and beauty of Thái and Tày women. … [Read more...] about Ban – signature flower of Vietnam’s northwestern mountain region

Before donating these masks, Qingdao had sent messages of support to Japan. Some of these messages included Chinese poems, including "be generous and share what you have", emphasizing the importance of helping each other. Many Chinese were impressed at the support given by Japan while Qingdao was going through its difficult period. While Japan is facing difficulties, Qingdao will not turn a blind eye, emphasizing that it is time to return the favor to help out. … [Read more...] about Qingdao, China, donates masks to Japanese Travel Industry

EU finance ministers were working on a deal to use the eurozone's 410-billion-euro ($447 billion) bailout fund to fight the virus but the bloc remains divided on pooling debt to issue "coronabonds." … [Read more...] about Trump threatens to cut WHO funding, China lifts Wuhan travel ban

A street vendor looks for customers around the deserted Front Beach. All popular tourist destinations in the country have been closed since mid-March while bars and most other amusement places are shut until April 15 under the social distancing campaign. … [Read more...] about Social distancing empties popular Vietnam beach town