Archive for the ‘Travel & Tourism’ Category
Thursday, January 30th, 2014
A new species of frog has been identified in the high elevations of Vietnam’s Mount Fansipan by a team of Australian and Vietnamese researchers.
The amphibian has been named Botsford’s leaf-litter frog (Leptolalax Botsfordi) as a tribute to Christopher Botsford for his role in amphibian biodiversity research in Asia.[caption id="attachment_2995" ...
Posted in Conservation, Ecotourism, News, Vietnam, Wildlife | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
The State of Emergency in Bangkok that was announced last week has had no tangible impact to date on the protest sites or the ongoing blockades, and no freedom of movement restrictions or night time curfews have been imposed.
Talks between all parties concerned will be held from today until ...
Posted in News, Thailand, Travel & Tourism, Travel and Transport | No Comments »
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
18-22nd of September 2014. (Race day 20th of September).
Now open for 2014 registration.
Unique trail runs of 10km, 21km, 42km or 70km in a spectacular mountain region of north Vietnam.
Welcome to the mountains of Vietnam to thousands of yellow rice fields, water buffaloes and colourful ethnic minority groups. The small ...
Posted in Adventure Travel, sports, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Symbiosis-Travel, Trekking, Vietnam | 1 Comment »
Thursday, December 12th, 2013
The 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong River is to open tomorrow, 12 December, significantly easing travel between northern Thailand and northern Laos.
The new bridge spans the river between Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, and Houay Xai in Bokeo province, Laos.
For anyone joining a river cruise ...
Posted in Laos, News, River Cruises, River Cruising, Thailand, Travel & Tourism, Travel and Transport | No Comments »
Friday, December 6th, 2013
Symbiosis is pleased to offer a 10% discount on two river cruises early next year between Siem Reap, Cambodia, and Saigon in southern Vietnam, aboard the luxury Toum Tiou II.
Each cruise includes a visit to the World Heritage listed temples of Angkor Wat and Cambodia's charming capital, Phnom Penh, as ...
Posted in Cambodia, Cruises, Last Minute, Late availability, River Cruises, River Cruising, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Symbiosis-Travel, Vietnam | No Comments »
Friday, November 29th, 2013
Enjoy 25% discount from the listed price (as shown per below) on a selection of trip dates for cruises in the Philippines aboard the lovely sailing ships, the S/Y Philippine Siren and S/Y P. Siren, and help with typhoon relief at the same time!
On each trip divers can expect to ...
Posted in Deals for Divers, Dive Liveaboards, Diving, Last Minute, Late availability, Philippines, Sailing Cruises, Scuba Diving, Special Offers | No Comments »
Friday, November 29th, 2013
Kick start the festive season with some superb late booking specials from the Siren Fleet Liveaboards!
S/Y Maldives Siren
All 10-night Maldives departures from now until the end of January 2014, 25% discount from the listed price of 3100 Euro per person.
Available Trip Dates:-
12Dec - 22Dec 2013 Maldives Central
03Jan - 13Jan ...
Posted in Deals for Divers, Dive Liveaboards, Diving, Last Minute, Late availability, Sailing Cruises, Scuba Diving, Special Offers | No Comments »
Friday, November 22nd, 2013
Due to cancellation, we have a fantastic last minute discount of 50% OFF this week-long Mekong River cruise from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) to Siem Reap, home to the world famous Angkor Wat, aboard the lovely Toum Tiou II.
Dates: 07 to 14 December 2013 (8 days, 7 nights)
Price: USD ...
Posted in Cambodia, Cruises, Last Minute, Late availability, River Cruises, River Cruising, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Symbiosis-Travel, Vietnam | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
The next edition of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival will take place between 20-22 June 2014, though the exact dates have yet to be officially confirmed by the organiser.
In the Kingdom of Thailand’s Jazz scene, the Hua Hin Jazz Festival is one of the most recognised and established jazz festivals, ...
Posted in Cultural Events, Festivals & Festivities, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Symbiosis-Travel, Thailand, Travel & Tourism | No Comments »
Thursday, September 19th, 2013
A ground-warbler from the Philippines is the twenty-third species of bird described in 2013.
The species, dubbed Robsonius Thompsoni, is described in the August issue of the journal The Condor. It was discovered after researchers from the University of Kansas, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, the University of the ...
Posted in Birding, Ecotourism, News, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Wildlife | No Comments »
Monday, September 9th, 2013
A Thai Airways Airbus A330-300, performing flight TG679 from Guangzhou (China) to Bangkok (Thailand) with 287 passengers and 14 crew, landed on Bangkok's runway at about 23:30 hrs but veered right off the runway and came to a stop with all gear on soft ground. The aircraft was evacuated via ...
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Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
Stay another night for FREE when booking a 2 nights package at Lanjia Lodge in Northern Thailand (Based on 2 persons traveling together)
OR
Stay another night for 1,000 Baht only when booking 1 night package at Lanjia Lodge (Based on 2 persons traveling together)
Notes: The extra night promotion includes the room only and ...
Posted in Adventure Travel, Ecotourism, Hotels, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Symbiosis-Travel, Thailand, Wildlife | No Comments »
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013
Plans are underway to open a spa and retreat on the private island of Koh Krabeay in 2015 that will signal a major development in Cambodia’s inbound health tourism.
Thai hotel development firm Akaryn Hospitality Management Services are to expand their health and wellness operations with the unveiling of a USD$21 ...
Posted in Cambodia, Development, Hotels, News | No Comments »
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013
A half-marathon in the UNESCO World Heritage destination of Luang Prabang will take runners on a route inspired by the daily procession of monks who walk through the town at dawn to collect offerings.
Limited to 500 international runners to reduce congestion, the race on October 5 is titled “La Procession”. ...
Posted in Laos, News, Responsible tourism | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
For those keen to get away over the next couple of months, this is a great opportunity to dive some of the world's very best sites for less.
Symbiosis is offering a 10% discount on all pre-booked dive packages and accommodation at the lovely Raja 4 Divers resort in Indonesia's ...
Posted in Deals for Divers, Diving, Hotels, Indonesia, Last Minute, Late availability, Special Offers | No Comments »
