Top Things To Do In Con Dao Island – VietNam (A Prisoner’s Paradise)

Introducing Con Dao Island

Isolated from the mainland, the Con Dao Island are one of the star attractions in VietNam. Long the Devil’s Island of Indochina, the preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, this place is now turning heads thanks to its striking natural beauty. Con Son, the largest of this chain of 15 islands and islets, is ringed with lovely beaches, coral reefs and scenic bays, and remains partially covered in thick forests. In addition to hiking, diving and exploring empty coastal roads and deserted beaches, there are some excellent wildlife-watching opportunities.

1. Dive! Dive! Dive!

 

A new American-run operation, resident instructor Larry has years of experience diving the waters of Vietnam. Daily dive and snorkelling tours are available, plus SSI courses for beginners. The seafront dive shop is a great source of general information on the island.

2. Revolutionary Museum

The Revolutionary Museum is next to Saigon Con Dao Hotel and has exhibits on Vietnamese resistance to the French, communist opposition to the Republic of Vietnam, and the treatment of political prisoners (including some gruesome photos of torture). There is also a mock-up of the islands and some curiously embalmed animals – including a monkey smoking a pipe.

3. Phu Hai Prison

The largest of the 11 jails on the island, this prison dates from 1862. It houses several enormous detention buildings, one with about 100 shackled and emaciated mannequins that are all too lifelike.

The notorious cells dubbed tiger cages were used by the French to incarcerate nearly 2000 political prisoners.

4. Con Son Beaches & Other Island Beaches

On Con Son there are several good beaches worth seeking out. Inquire at the hotels about snorkelling-gear rental for about 100,000d per day or rent new gear through Dive! Dive! Dive! for US$10 per day. Bai Dat Doc is a beautiful beach with a long stretch of sand, although most of this is now part of the new Six Senses Con Dao. Keep an eye out for dugongs frolicking in the water off the nearby cape.

Bai Nhat is small and very nice, though it’s exposed only during low tide. Bai An Hai looks appealing, but there are a good number of fishing boats moored nearby, and a few too many sandflies. Bai Loi Voi is another option, but there can be a fair bit of rubbish and lots of sea shells. Bai Dam Trau is arguably the best all-rounder, a secluded cove on the southern end of the island.

Some of the more pristine beaches are on the smaller islands, such as the beautiful white-sand beach on Tre Lon , to the west of Con Son Island. Perhaps the best all-round island to visit is Bay Canh , to the east, which has lovely beaches, old-growth forest, mangroves, coral reefs and sea turtles (seasonal). There is a fantastic two-hour walk to a functioning French-era lighthouse on Bay Canh’s eastern tip, although it involves a steep climb of 325m. Once at the summit, the panoramic views are breathtaking.

5. Thu Tam Restaurant

Formerly located at Ben Dam port, the owner has relocated to the Con Son strip and offers fresh seafood from bubbling tanks. Shells in many shapes and sizes, plus huge fish to feed a family.

6. Tri Ky Restaurant

Another place that is popular with island residents for its fresh seafood. Try the squid grilled in five spices or go the full monty with a seafood hotpot.

 

Vietnamese food – How To Make Dipping Fish Sauce For Clam (Part 2)

What you need:

1 tbsp soda coco

2/3 cup sugar

1 1/2 tbsp lemon

15 chilli chopped

3 to 5 cloves garlic minced (or chilli garlic can put in the blender)

1/2 cup and 1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp soda

How to do:

Put all into a bow, stirring after squeeze lemon and taste it. This is delicious recipe served with clam

Just do it now, you will have a spicy sweet and sour sauce for dipping clam!

 

10 best places to visit in Vietnam

A long, narrow country squeezed in between the South China Sea and the Laos and Cambodia borders, Vietnam is a land of striking landscapes that range from the lush rice terraces and forested mountains in the north to the picturesque valleys of the Central Highlands and the fertile delta and beautiful beaches of the south. Included in the mix are booming modern cities, colonial towns, traditional villages, archaeological sites and otherworldly islands. An overview of the best places to visit in Vietnam.

10. DaLat

 

Year-round cool weather and idyllic scenery of misty valleys, lush pine trees and colorful flowers are some of the reasons that Dalat was once used by Vietnamese emperors and French colonials as a summer retreat. Today, this charming town in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam is a popular destination for those looking for relief from the heat. A walkable city, Dalat is a beautiful scene of French colonial architecture and villas set amid picturesque landscapes.

9. MySon

Located on the central coast of Vietnam near the Duy Phú village is the important archaeological site known as My Son. One of Southeast Asia’s most notable ancient sites, My Son was once a significant center of religious Hindu ceremonies where the kings of the Champa Kingdom built numerous temples devoted to the worship of the god, Shiva, between the 4th and 14th centuries.

8. HoChiMinh city

Lying along the Siagon River near the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City was formerly known as Saigon and served as the capital of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Today, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city of the reunified country, offering plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic and modern attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife.

7. Mekong Delta

Colorful floating markets, fruit orchards, rice paddies, sugar cane groves, bird sanctuaries and quaint villages are all what draw many to the Mekong Delta in southwestern Vietnam. Nicknamed “Vietnam’s Rice Basket,” the Mekong Delta is an agricultural region made fertile by the maze of canals and streams fed by the Mekong River. Stretching from the Gulf of Thailand to Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta feeds more than a third of the country from its rich plantations, orchards, rice paddies and fish farms.

6. Nha Trang

Located on one of Asia’s most beautiful bays off the coast of South Central Vietnam, Nha Trang is a popular seaside resort city. Picturesque mountains, beaches and lush islands all make it a favorite destination among tourists, Vietnamese and scuba divers. Adorned with resorts, palm trees and a lovely promenade, Nha Trang’s beach is its main draw. Amusement and water parks provide fun for everyone with roller coasters and wave pools.

5. Sapa

Surrounded by pictorial mountains, rice terraces and a diversity of hill tribes in the remote northwest of Vietnam, Sapa is a quiet town frequently used as a base for trekking in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains and touring rice paddies and traditional villages. From the town, there are many organized tours that aide tourists in mountain hikes and exploring the nearby rice paddies and remote villages. These tours present views of beautiful waterfalls and the opportunities to experience the food, customs and way of life among the local tribes. 

4. Hue

Situated on the banks of the Perfume River in Central Vietnam, Hue once served as the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty. Today, the vestiges of this former glorious period are reflected in the city’s architecture, culture and cuisine, making it one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. Of the city’s monuments, the Citadel is the most famous. Once the seat of the Nguyen emperors, the Citadel is a sprawling complex of grand palaces, ornate temples, walls and gates Another important landmark on the river is the city’s official symbol, the Thien Mu Pagoda.

3. Hoi An

Located off the coast of the South China Sea in South Central Vietnam, Hoi An is a beautiful, old city dating back 2,000 years to the Champa Kingdom. The city’s historic architecture, traditional culture and textiles make it a popular destination in Vietnam. At the heart of Hoi An is its atmospheric Old Town which is small enough to walk around easily. The narrow, winding lanes of the Old Town are lined with beautiful old architecture, traditional wooden houses and hundreds of tailor shops selling clothing, shoes, bags, souvenirs and custom-made services. 

2. Hanoi

For the last century, Hanoi has the Indochina and Vietnam Wars to emerge as the booming capital city of a reunified Vietnam. At the heart of Hanoi is its Old Quarter, an open-air museum of historic Asian and French colonial architecture that has largely remained intact despite the bombings of the Vietnam War. Here among scenic tree-lined boulevards, tourists can browse busy markets, sip coffee at quaint cafes and visit prominent sites like the Grand Opera House, the Presidential Palace and Saint Joseph Cathedral.

1. Ha Long Bay

With its aqua-green water and cluster of limestone rocky outcrops rising from the water like sea dragons, Ha Long Bay resembles a scene from a fantasy story. Located about 130 km (80 miles) east of Hanoi in northern Vietnam, this otherworldly bay features more than 2,000 jungle-covered islands pitted with intriguing caves, grottoes, sinkholes and lakes. Many of the islands have been sculpted over the centuries by natural processes into fantastic formations.

 

 

 

Vietnamese Food – Treat Entire Of Family With Steam Clams & Lemongrass (Part 1)

Ingredients:

1kg clams

Chilli, lemongrass

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons fish sauce

150ml of water

 

 

How to do it:

1. Clam washed, soaked in water with some chopped peppers for at least an hour for the clam that dropped out of sand.

 

 

 

2. Lemongrass pounded out, cut into pieces of about 8cm, lined on the bottom of the pot.

 

 

3. Put clams in the pot along with 1 tablespoon of chopped peppers, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 150ml of water, mix well.

 

 

4. Put the pot on the stove, close lid, with medium heat until the water boils, the clams have open mouths, mix well and turn off stove.

 

 

5. Clams steam lemongrass eat while it hot with sweet and sour fish sauce spicy hot of chilli and sweet aroma of lemongrass and from the clam, very delicious.

 

abs workout for today 😀

 

4 Reason Why I Do Exercise Everyday

1.Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death and daily exercise can help to keep your heart in good shape. Exercise will also help you to avoid a whole host of other health issues so it is a good idea to make sure that you include it in your daily routine.

2. Another important reason to exercise daily is that it will help you to lose weight and keep your body in shape.  All you need is about a half an hour of daily exercise and you should start to see dramatic weight loss results.

3. Daily exercise will also help you to feel better. You will have more energy as the result of daily exercise and this will make you feel a lot better throughout the day. In addition it has been shown that exercise can dramatically reduce the symptoms of depression, some studies have shown that the symptoms can be cut in half so it is certainly worth trying if you are suffering from depression.

4. One of the benefits of daily exercise that most people don’t think about is that it can really help you to sleep.

 

i’ll do it now :D

 

Food crush Saturday ….. grilled prawns with chili salt :p

 

i bet u would want lying on this bed all day ;)

 

I like wearing my hair in plaits :D

……….but i just don’t know what kind of plait. Does anyone know?!