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Find ideas for cultural activities, exhibitions to visit, books to read, and events not to miss in the cultural world.

Retour à Saïgon
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Retour à Saïgon

Nous voilà à bord de la vedette de la Greenline qui nous ramène de Vungtau à Saïgon. Très peu de passagers, moins de 20 pour 100 places, nous sommes à l’aise. Le trafic fluvial est plutôt calme, mais à l’approche de Saïgon, il s’intensifie. Toujours le contraste entre les porte-containers géants et les frêles jonques... Contrairem
Exposition Komorebi en ce moment à Nantes à partager sur Woozgo
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Exposition Komorebi en ce moment à Nantes à partager sur Woozgo

Une exposition peut vous permettre d’apprendre de nouvelles choses intéressantes, et surtout, passer du temps en compagnie de vos amis. Si vous en avez qui sont amateurs d’art japonais, alors vous pouvez les encourager à vous retrouver au Lieu Unique à Nantes pour apprécier Komorebi. Cette exposition vous explique l’art brut japonais à t
Pétanque
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Pétanque

- La Belle de Mai ? - Non, Vat Phou... Si la francophonie enregistre un net recul depuis plusieurs décennies au Laos comme au Vietnam et au Cambodge, certaines pratiques « culturelles » bien françaises comme la baguette, la pétanque se pérennisent. Il n’est pas rare d’assister à des parties comme celle-ci jusque dans les villages les plu
Alphabet vietnamien
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Alphabet vietnamien

Dominés durant près d’un millénaire par les Chinois, les Vietnamiens ont subi l’influence culturelle de leur grand voisin du nord. Les idéogrammes chinois avaient été imposés car la langue vietnamienne n’avait pas d’écriture. Au XVIIème siècle, un missionnaire jésuite, français, Alexandre de Rhodes, met au point un alphabet phon
Des sorties à découvrir via la page Facebook de Woozgo
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Des sorties à découvrir via la page Facebook de Woozgo

Envie de nouvelles sorties à découvrir dans votre région ? Ne manquez donc pas de faire un tour sur la page Facebook de Woozgo. Grâce aux publications des membres, vous serez au courant des bons plans qui sont actuellement disponibles près de chez vous. Cette page vous permettra aussi de jeter un coup d’œil aux photos des derniers évèneme
La mer a Vungtau
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La mer a Vungtau

La mer est d’importance vitale ici. L'activité hauturière est très dense. L’on voit ici des pêcheurs au repos, réparant les filets ou repeignant la coque de leur bateau à marée basse. L’appellation de la Mer n’est pas sans intérêt géopolitique. Selon certaines cartes géographiques, notamment chinoises mais pas qu’elles, elle es
Typhon Damrey
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Typhon Damrey

Le typhon Damrey a frappé la côte plus au nord de Vungtau, en particulier les provinces de Hoa Binh, khan Hoa et Phi Yen. Plusieurs dizaines, voire une centaine de morts et de disparus sont à déplorer. La pire tempête depuis des dizaines d’années. Depuis le début 2017, environ un millier personnes ont été tuées par les typhons et autres
iPhó...
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iPhó...

Le Phó est la soupe nationale vietnamienne. Elle se décline en diverses versions selon la viande utilisée. Phó Bo (bœuf), Phó Ga (poulet), etc. L’application la plus innovante se trouve sur ce magnifique t-shirt que j’arbore ici... Le iPhó ! Tim Cook va être content.
En bateau de Saïgon à Vungtau.
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En bateau de Saïgon à Vungtau.

Le moyen le plus pratique pour gagner Vungtau depuis Saïgon est le bateau. Deux heures de trajet relaxant contre quasiment le double par une route stressante. Il y a une dizaine d’années, le trajet s’effectuait en hydroglisseur de fabrication soviétique. Ces embarcations archaïques ont été remplacées, s’agissant de la compagnie Greenli
Trophées de guerre
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Trophées de guerre

Avril 1975. Fin de la guerre du Vietnam. Le régime sud-viêtnamien soutenu par les Américains est militairement vaincu par les guérilleros du Viêt Công et l’armée nord-viêtnamienne. Saïgon tombe. L’US Army laisse derrière elle un arsenal impressionnant, de quoi équiper une armée entière. Ces prises de guerre sont exposées dans un m
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What are the different stages of child development?

What are the different stages of child development?

Children develop sequentially from prenatal to adolescence. During these stages, the areas of development include physical, emotional, social and intellectual. This article describes some of the main stages of child development.
How to get foster children in the UK

How to get foster children in the UK

Children may enter foster care for short or longer periods because their families are unable to take care of them. This article explains what fostering is and outlines the steps to fostering children in the UK.
Preparations before booking holidays in Kenya

Preparations before booking holidays in Kenya

Kenya has some of the best safari parks in Africa. Its west coast and islands are attractive destinations for African beach holidays. Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is where most international flights land.
A guide to getting a job in dairy farming

A guide to getting a job in dairy farming

Getting a job in dairy farming involves acquiring the right range of skills that you will need in the job. This can be done by attending certain college courses, and getting work experience. There are also several sources of job adverts, such as newspapers and websites that will attract the potential dairy worker. This article therefore provides a guide to getting a job in dairy farming.
Vantage Travel: The facts

Vantage Travel: The facts

If you wish to organise your travel, be sure to make a stop at Vantage Travel. The travel managers of the company will offer you a quality travel experience and great services that will make your trip experience of a lifetime. It is sure that Vantage Travel will exceed your expectations.
How to build a pyramid?

How to build a pyramid?

The Egyptian pyramids were constructed to a basic design deriving from the step pyramid. They had a basic internal structure, which was then improved height wise by filling material and capping for visual effect. The stones were hoisted by means of ramps, the material being pulled up by human and animal power, using rollers to overcome friction.
Where to get wedding address labels

Where to get wedding address labels

Planning a wedding is generally a very stressful activity. Brides and grooms will need to put thought into small details such as wedding envelopes and wedding party songs. This makes shopping for wedding address labels feel like a chore. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to get these labels easily without spending too much money.
Where to buy decorative storage boxes online

Where to buy decorative storage boxes online

Storage boxes are helpful when one is attempting to organise his house or living space. By keeping your belongings organised, you can gain more floorspace and actually find what you are looking for. However, the storage box does not have to be plain. In fact, it can be quite decorative, allowing you to be both organised and stylish. Shop for a decorative storage box (or more) online.
How to enjoy a trip to Thailand

How to enjoy a trip to Thailand

Thailand is more than just beaches and clear blue waters. If this is your first holiday to the kingdom, you are probably anxious to see as much scenery as possible. Here's how you can make your trip to Thailand one that you will never forget.
How to host a murder game in your home?

How to host a murder game in your home?

Hosting a murder mystery game in your home can be a great way to get some friends together for an evening and have a lot of fun. Murder mystery party games are essentially a series of clues played out by each guest over the course of an evening as part of a script. This article will explain how to host a murder mystery evening.
A guide to St Thomas island

A guide to St Thomas island

St. Thomas has long been a popular Caribbean destination. Once the stomping ground of pirates like Captain Kidd and Blackbeard, it is now a historic Virgin Island and great place to enjoy sun, surf and sand.
How to make a free word search

How to make a free word search

You can get spelling help online for kids nowadays by making your own printable worksheets of word searches. In this article, you will find the links to ten free word search makers including one that you can download and install on your computer. You will also read reviews on three word search makers. This article explains how to make a free word search.
How to register a trademark?

How to register a trademark?

Registering a trademark can be one of the most important steps you take to safeguard your idea, upon which you have founded your company or business. A lot of investment in terms of time and money goes into making your ideas possible, so make sure that you give it the proper amount of protection when it comes to finding legal protections and trademarks.
What is collaborative law?

What is collaborative law?

Collaborative law is a binding agreement between two parties - usually spouses in the process of a divorce. It ensures that they will work together to find a solution to the termination of their marriage, and that their lawyers will not work in such a way as to undermine the other spouse so as to secure a more preferential verdict pertaining to the divorce settlement.
Tips on flirting with a girl

Tips on flirting with a girl

Adolescence can be a traumatic time for the young male adolescent, and it can take a lot of courage to ask a girl out. Most young girls are just as shy as boys, and although it can seem like a huge problem, it's all part of growing up. This article will have a look at how to flirt with girls successfully.
All about: Dental insurance in the UK

All about: Dental insurance in the UK

Dental health insurance in the UK is becoming a necessity due to the dentist costs. As dental insurance is a wide area, it's important to know the full scope of it in order to get the best health insurance quote for your needs.
All about: The Centre for Alternative Technology

All about: The Centre for Alternative Technology

The Centre for Alternative Technology is a visitor centre and training school specialising in green, sustainable living. Set in Wales, it is accessible by train and bus and contains a large range of renewable energy sources and facilities for training and for visitors. It offers courses and outreach work in schools and colleges.
A guide to cooking with children

A guide to cooking with children

This article will look at taking your kids into the kitchen, and doing a little cooking with them. Most children love to watch their mums cooking when they get to a certain age. Even toddlers love to get their little fingers into the cake mix and give a helping hand. This article will look at how to include your kids in the kitchen.
Gift experiences sold at an activity superstore

Gift experiences sold at an activity superstore

Activity superstores are organisations which sell a huge variety of gift experiences. These are often activity days, pamper days, or something similar. The idea is that the gift enables the recipient to 'live their dream'. However are these gifts a good idea and of good value? This article looks at them in more detail and explore their pros and cons.
A guide to backpacking in Europe

A guide to backpacking in Europe

For anyone thinking of a spending their summer (or any time of year) backpacking around Europe and not sure where to begin or how to plan such an event, this guide should give you a few ideas and tips to help get that dream trip on the road.
British Horse Society: The facts

British Horse Society: The facts

The British Horse Society promotes the interests of horses, riders, riding and high quality breeding. It campaigns for rights of way such as bridleways, against the mistreatment of horses and for increased motorist awareness of horses. Its functions include providing a range of certificates in equine care and riding, and the courses that lead up to them.
How to play black jack?

How to play black jack?

Learn to play blackjack: whether playing blackjack online, at home or in a casino, this guide will take you through the basic rules of blackjack.
What are the best football games to play?

What are the best football games to play?

Football (and by football we mean soccer) is a massive sport and so, are football games. They are big sellers across all gaming consoles, so there is a huge amount of choice out there. Here are a couple of the best football games, that are on the market as well as pretty decent free websites that offer football games.
Where to find a free map of Malaysia

Where to find a free map of Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in South-east Asia that is located partly on a peninsula of the Asian mainland and partly on the northern third of the island of Borneo. There are a lot of beautiful national parks in Malaysia, hence making it a great tourist destination. Find out where to find a map of Malaysia for free.
An American History Timeline 1780-2010

An American History Timeline 1780-2010

The timeline of American history traditionally begins with the Declaration of Independence from the British in 1776 (though in the history of America, the first settlement was by the Europeans in 1565). This article details a short US history timeline dating from 1780 to 2010.
How to find cottages in the Lake District UK

How to find cottages in the Lake District UK

Staying in cottages in the English area of the Lake District, whether it is for a quiet weekend or for a longer holiday, is a great alternative to staying in a hotel. Read on for instructions on how to find cottages in the lakes.
A guide to booking holidays in Thailand

A guide to booking holidays in Thailand

Thailand is south-east Asia's most popular holiday destination for a good reason. In Thailand, you can combine a tropical beach holiday with a visit to a Buddhist temple and some shopping in Bangkok. Here are some tips for visiting Thailand's holiday islands.
How to plan a honeymoon in Costa Rica

How to plan a honeymoon in Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers the best honeymoon resorts in the world. Costa Rica is one of the seven nations which lie on the umbilical isthmus joining North America to South America. It is one of the greenest countries in the world. It is also one of the few countries without an army. It is a peaceful haven for lovers.
A guide to Black Expressions Book Club

A guide to Black Expressions Book Club

This is a guide to the Black Expressions Book Club, a unique book club that solely stocks texts by African American authors. Among the authors stocked by the club are best-sellers such as Zane, Brenda Jackson and Eric Jerome Dickey.
Where can I get an English-to-Turkish translator online?

Where can I get an English-to-Turkish translator online?

Are you a professional translator and you often find yourself in need of help? Have you ever found yourself wondering about the meaning of a certain word which you have heard? If yes, then you already have the probably to resort to an online translation tool. If you are still wondering where you can find online translation services, then you should definitely read the following article. Find out all the interesting facts which you need to know about English to Turkish online translation tools.
Where to buy wedding chocolates

Where to buy wedding chocolates

If you are planning to get married and you are considering having chocolates as favours at the wedding, there are plenty of options available. The cheapest option is to make your own. Both chocolate retailers and Internet sites offer great discounts when you bulk buy. Read on to learn where to get the very best chocolate wedding favours for your special day.
Where to find free online maths games

Where to find free online maths games

If you are looking to further your mathematical knowledge from the comfort of your own home (and without the use of boring textbooks), then academic games may be the solution. Learn more about the best online mathematical games and where to find them.
The best deals on all-inclusive Egypt packages

The best deals on all-inclusive Egypt packages

Egypt is the land of pyramids and the Sphinx. Cairo is the capital with an interesting history. An exciting cheap Nile cruise can be the beginning of a great low-cost holiday in Egypt. There are many Egypt packages available to explore this biblical land of Pharaohs. It is the land of Tutankhamen, Rameses, Ptolemy and Cleopatra. Read this article to know more on Egypt packages.
A guide to museums in New York city

A guide to museums in New York city

New York City is home to a wide host of institutions that pay homage to artistic and cultural advancements including museums, libraries, performing centres and other historically significant sites. The following are some of the few well-known NYC museums situated in the city that are known both locally and internationally.
What to look for when buying party packs

What to look for when buying party packs

Depending on the event, party bags should contain things, that remind people of the special event they've enjoyed, such as the bridal showers. The party packs should give the bride ideas, and accessories of what she can expect from married life. This article will show what to look for when buying party packs.
Where to book cheap New York package deals

Where to book cheap New York package deals

Visiting New York is a trip that you will never forget, but if you are not careful, nor will your credit card. One way to enjoy the city, without breaking the bank, is to book a package deal. This can give you some great savings on flights and hotels, freeing you up to spend your money on more important things - like shopping!
All about: The Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

All about: The Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

Tourists find many things to do in Sydney, but the Harbour Bridge climb may be the most exciting. Climb above a roadway busy with traffic and trains, and view the vista of the world's most beautiful harbour. This article details all about The Sydney Harbour Bridge.
What is the most effective method of charitable giving?

What is the most effective method of charitable giving?

Charity is an excellent thing. By helping others in a charitable manner, you not only feel good about yourself but you really contribute to the welfare of someone or something. If you are looking for all the ways you can help to fund-raise efforts, read the following article.
How to conduct digs in the Arctic circle

How to conduct digs in the Arctic circle

The Arctic circle maps the northern-most area of the Earth, and marks the extremities of the polar day and the polar night. Learn more about the Arctic circle, and the dangers of its exploration.
How to diagnose and treat allergies in dogs

How to diagnose and treat allergies in dogs

Just as people can develop allergies, so can dogs. In fact, dogs can develop allergic reactions to any number of substances in the environment. If you find that your dog scratches himself a lot and fidgeting has become a habit of his, then it is likely that he suffers from some kind of allergy.
How to bend metal spoons?

How to bend metal spoons?

Spoon bending is one of the most popular and widely practised of all stage magic tricks and involves the bending and deforming of metal cutlery with little or no apparent physical force. Although many performers claim they have paranormal powers that can bend spoons, this feat is widely accepted to be an illusion. This article will discuss various ways of achieving it.
A guide to pruning and cutting trees

A guide to pruning and cutting trees

Pruning trees is an essential gardening task done for aesthetic and production reasons. It is done according to the age of the tree and the needs of the gardener. Cutting trees is a harder task, and there is a serious difference between the way in which you treat large trees and smaller trees.
How to treat attention deficit disorder in children

How to treat attention deficit disorder in children

Most people have come across a child who suffers from attention deficit disorder (ADD), with many children being diagnosed much earlier than before. Thankfully, there are now plenty of effective treatments available to help to cure ADD in children. Read on to learn how to treat ADD in children.
Where to recycle a mobile phone for cash

Where to recycle a mobile phone for cash

Do you have a collection of unused mobile phones gathering dust in the bottom of a drawer or cupboard that never see the light of day? You can get cash for recycling all your unused or unwanted phones, so instead of leaving them in the dark, read the guide below to discover where to recycle your mobile phones for cash.
Where to buy a portable massage bed

Where to buy a portable massage bed

While it used to be that to obtain a massage you had to go to a spa, massages that occur at home are increasing. Due to a re-evaluation of massage as a therapy for many symptoms and more portable equipment becoming available, individuals began to request services in their homes. Massage therapists began providing this service as they learnt that it was more profitable than being paid on commission or by the hour.
All about: Charming the Indian cobra

All about: Charming the Indian cobra

A review of Snappy Tomato Pizza

A review of Snappy Tomato Pizza

Snappy Tomato Pizza is a fast food outlet which we are all relatively familiar with. There are a few outlets in the UK where you can visit or you can even order online for home delivery.
All about: Shark attacks in South Africa

All about: Shark attacks in South Africa

How to understand solution-focused brief therapy

How to understand solution-focused brief therapy

Solution-focused brief therapy differs from conventional talking therapies, with its primary focus on the future. The therapist encourages a client to construct a hypothetical "dream future", and then establishes the steps required to reach it. Learn more about how solution-focused brief therapy works, and how exactly the results are achieved.
A list of green businesses

A list of green businesses

The green companies listed in this article are 20 of the best businesses in the UK that are making efforts to act in an environmentally friendly fashion. By recognising that the world in which they do business is the same world in which they live, they are taking measures to ensure that their impact doesn't produce lasting damage to the environment.
A guide to buying Harold the helicopter toys

A guide to buying Harold the helicopter toys

Of the various helicopter characters in the world of animation or cartoons, Harold the Helicopter is probably one of the most amusing and friendliest, making him a great favourite of kids amongst all the other helicopter toys in the market. Harold the Helicopter comes from the Railway Series created by father and son pair-up of Reverend Wilbert Awdry and Christopher Audry. The books, however, are better known as Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends due to its TV adaptation.
How to get rid of dog worms

How to get rid of dog worms

Worms are a reality in most dogs and puppies at some point in their lives. Worms in puppies are very common. Parasites in dogs can lead to numerous health issues and even death. For that reason, the more you know about canine worms, the better it is for the health and wellness of your best furry friend.
Wolves' pictures

Wolves' pictures

Wolves, which all belong to the genus Canis, have captured the human imagination for centuries, probably owing to the sense of beauty and danger that they convey. As a result, there are more wolf images in print and online than most other wild animals. In many cases, you may have to pay a fee to buy quality pictures of wolves. However, it doesn't mean that there aren't several free sources available, if you know where to search.