VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK:OCTOBER 17-23

Vietnam Online This Week is back with weather forecast and news spotlights of Vietnam from October 17th to October 23rd.

Vietnam Weather:

Hanoi this weekend continues to be brilliant for all types of travel: a typical autumn weather with cool breezes. Temperature is kept in a perfect range from around 20 to 30 degree which is not so hot for an outdoor trip. Humidity on air is quite high at approximately 90%, but it seems like there is no and very little rain for the next three days. This weekend will be sparkled with sun amid some cloud, so tourists might not need to bring a cap or put on sunscreen on their sightseeing trip. 

Hanoi Weather October 17-23

Hanoi Weather Forecast: October 21-23 (Source: Google.com)

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Weather in Ho Chi Minh City in the next three days might dismay travelers who love outdoors activities. Temperature is still high as usual, humidity is sustainable at roughly 80%, but heavy rain is truly a problem. There is extremely heavy rain at this weekend, which may make visit any outdoor attraction more difficult than it usually is.

HCMC Weather October 17-23
Ho Chi Minh City Weather Forecast: October 21-23 (Source: Google.com)

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Vietnam News and Events

“PANORAMA OF VIETNAM” PHOTO EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY IN NHA TRANG

11 sequential and seven single photos about Vietnam taken by Thiery Beyne, a French freelance photographer are being displayed in the photo exhibition named “Panorama of Vietnam” in Nha Trang city, lasting until October 31th, 2011. Like its name, the exhibition is wished to bring the public an “overview” about Vietnamese tradition, locals’ daily life as well as changes of Vietnam in 14 recent years through Beyne’s lens.

60% PROMOTION WITH SUNWEAR BOUTIQUE HO CHI MINH CITY

Ones who are looking for branded pair of glasses can not ignore an attractive promotion launched by Sunwear Boutique, Ho Chi Minh city with the highest discount up to 60%. Let’s drop by Sunwear Boutique to pick up fashionable glasses of top brands like Timberland, Espirit, or Just Cavalli and so on. The promotion lasts till November 11th, 2011. See Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City for other deals.

METROPOLE HANOI TO ADD ROOFTOP CAFÉ

From now, tourists who stay in Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi are offered one more wonderful place for café and relaxation thanks to the open of Le Balcon, a newly added lounge at the rooftop of the hotel on it’s 110th birthday. Le Balcon is also expected to be a peaceful place for Metropole’s morning Pilates and Yoga classes.

DIWALI FESTIVAL TO SPARKLE HANOI IN LATE OCTOBER

Diwali (Festival of Lights), one of the most important festivals in India is going to be held at Van Ho Exhibition Center, Hanoi on October 29th, 2011. With a lot of activities like blazing-up dancing, music performances, traditional games, fashion show, this cultural event is promised to give participants a chance to appreciate unique Indian culture. Tickets raging from USD5 to USD7.5 can be collected at Incham Office.

Miscellaneous

Here is a quick zoom into latest, and believably very useful, articles and sections about Vietnam on Vietnam Online:

1 - Teaching in Vietnam: An overview of being an English teacher in Vietnam, salary you should expect and requirements you should fulfill.
2 - Accommodation guide by districts for Ho Chi Minh City: tell the difference between District 1, 3, 7 and many more
3 - Grocery Costs in Vietnam: prices of fruits and vegetables are updated so you know where to start with your bargain
4 - Watch our newly launched videos:  a report about Vietnam's Full Moon festival this year, Hanoi Coffee Culture revealed and many more.
5 - Kinh people - culture and traditions: all in one guide to Kinh or Viet people.


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