The Hanoitimes - Food is the ultimate friend, who is always there for you, be it as a midnight snack or a movie buddy! If you are a foodie, you too probably feel this way. Ho Chi Minh City among the 2019’s coolest city break destinations Ho Chi Minh City to host diverse recreational activities during Tet holiday Ho Chi Minh City has been named among the best places in the world for foodies to explore, according to a list released by CEOWORLD magazine, a world's leading business magazine dedicated to business leaders and high net worth individuals worldwide. Ho Chi Minh among world’s best places for foodies to explore. An amalgamation of French and Vietnamese flavors, food offered by this city is delicious and would make you ask for more. This city was colonised by French and later gave this magical twist in the food industry of Vietnam. CEOWORLD magazine advises travelers that the traditional dishes worth trying are banh mi, pho, op la, and bun rieu. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City among world’s best places for foodies to explore
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These are the world’s best airports for 2019
What makes an airport a "world's best"? High-tech facilities? Friendly staff? Great leisure amenities? Speedy immigration service? According to Skytrax World Airport Awards, being a global travel leader means constantly striving to improve, innovate and impress. And so for 2019 -- and for the seventh time in a row -- Singapore Changi Airport is crowned the world's best aviation hub, just in time for the opening of the much awaited Jewel Changi terminal, in April. "To be voted the World's Best Airport for the seventh consecutive year is a truly fabulous achievement for Changi Airport, and this award continues to underline the airport's popularity with international air travelers," Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said. The prestigious accolade was awarded at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2019 in London on Wednesday. The Skytrax World Airport Awards are voted for by customers in a global airport customer satisfaction survey. As well as counting down the 10 best airports, Skytrax awards … [Read more...] about These are the world’s best airports for 2019
Ninh Binh among world’s best destinations for 2019
The Hanoitimes - Away from the hustle and bustle of the traditional attractions, the Philippines, Slovakia and Vietnam are just some of the countries that have seen a rise in travel to their lesser-visited villages and cities this year. Ninh Binh has been named among the best destinations where to book for an off-beat trip next year, according to a list released by Woman and Home, a monthly lifestyle magazine for women. Ninh Binh in Vietnam. According to Woman and Home,a little-visited but truly spectacular area in northern Vietnam, Ninh Binh is on the up. Its azure river has karst rock formations, scattered with caves and topped with lush green foliage, and is a serene place for a slow cruise in a small boat. Summertime sees the landscape turn golden as the rice fields change color in the burning sun. Nanterre in France tops the list, followed by Oslob in Philippines, Ninh Binh in Vietnam, Nitra in Slovakia, Kaikoura in New Zealand. Earlier, Vietnam’s northern … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh among world’s best destinations for 2019
‘Shape of Water’ takes best picture Oscar; Oldman, McDormand are best actors
Guillermo del Toro (L) accepts the Oscar for Best Picture for "The Shape of Water" at the 90th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, U.S. Photo by Reuters Fantastical romance 'The Shape of Water' won best picture, the film industry's most prestigious honor, at Sunday's Oscar ceremony. The Fox Searchlight movie's Mexican filmmaker, Guillermo del Toro, took home the best director Oscar, dashing the hopes of a rare win by a woman or a black filmmaker. The movie about a mute cleaning woman who falls in love with a strange river creature had gone into the ceremony with a leading 13 nominations, and won a total of four Academy Awards. As expected, Britain's Gary Oldman was named best actor for playing World War Two leader Winston Churchill in Warner Bros.' "Darkest Hour," while Frances McDormand's woman in a fury was a popular best actress winner for Fox Searchlight's dark comedy "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." Elsewhere, awards were spread around, recognizing … [Read more...] about ‘Shape of Water’ takes best picture Oscar; Oldman, McDormand are best actors
Vietnamese movie to compete at Seoul festival
The movie will compete in the GUKIFF Kids Live Action Feature category, which is one of the main categories. The festival will present the best of contemporary and classic films for children, young people and families and feature the most outstanding children’s films produced in every part of the world. The film revolves around the character Tung Nhan – an MC living with his beautiful lover. Suddenly, Nhan’s son, the result of a relationship many years ago with his ex-lover, shows up unexpectedly. For Nhan, adopting the child means a scandal and a career that could be ruined, but seeing the helpless boy and remembering his own difficult past, Nhan decides to raise the child. The warmth between father and son slowly develops. A scene from the film This decision leads to a number of comedic situations for the family, with many laughs to be had. The film presents the audience with an important message: In modern society, family is not only blood … [Read more...] about Vietnamese movie to compete at Seoul festival