Thứ Bảy, 17 tháng 1, 2015

Tác hại khi sử dụng điều hòa

1. Làm da thô ráp

Đây có thể nói là tác động rõ rệt nhất của máy điều hòa Funiki lên sức khỏe và vẻ đẹp của phụ nữ. Gần như 100% các nữ nhân viên văn phòng thường xuyên làm việc trong môi trường máy điều hòa đều than phiền về làn da thô ráp thậm chí bị bong vảy của họ. Không chỉ có da, mái tóc cũng bị ảnh hưởng nặng nề bởi máy điều hòa không khí, bởi theo các nhà nghiên cứu, trong quá trình làm mát không khí, máy điều hoa hút đi độ ẩm có trên da và tóc của chúng ta.

Nếu không bảo vệ da bằng kem dưỡng ẩm, chỉ sau một thời gian ngắn, làn da của bạn sẽ thô ráp nặng nề. Đối với những ai có sẵn làn da khô khi phải làm việc trong môi trường máy điều hòa sẽ thường bị nứt nẻ da, gây chảy máu và dễ nhiễm trùng. Điều tệ nhất là da khô sẽ nhanh chóng bị lão hóa hơn da thường.

Tác hại khi sử dụng điều hòa
Tác hại khi sử dụng điều hòa


2. Dễ phát tán bệnh

Môi trường máy điều hòa thường là phòng kín, số lượng nhân viên đông nhưng lượng khí lưu thông lại hạn chế. Do đó, khả năng lây lan các bệnh truyền nhiễm qua không khí là rất cao.

Trong một nghiên cứu công bố trong ngày 19 tháng 8 năm 2004 trên Tạp chí Dịch tễ học quốc tế, những người làm việc trong các tòa nhà văn phòng với điều hòa không khí đã có nhiều triệu chứng bệnh hơn những người không làm việc trong các tòa nhà có máy điều hòa. Các triệu chứng bao gồm đau đầu, mệt mỏi, kích thích niêm mạc, khó thở và kích ứng da...

3. Có hại cho hệ hô hấp

Máy dieu hoa midea không khí là nơi thích hợp cho các vi sinh vật như nấm mốc và vi trùng cư ngụ và phát triển. Theo các nghiên cứu thì các loại vi sinh vật này có thể xuất hiện khắp nơi trong nhà, tại văn phòng theo làn khí của máy điều hòa, điều này khiến cho những nguời bị hen suyễn viêm phế quản hay các bệnh hô hấp khác gặp nhiều rắc rối. Cụ thể là họ có thể nhiễm trùng phổi nghiêm trọng, khó thở, thở khò khè hoặc các phản ứng nghiêm trọng khác. Theo Trung tâm Kiểm soát và Phòng bệnh CDC nấm mốc từ điều hòa không khí có thể ảnh hưởng đến cả người khỏe mạnh, gây thở khò khè, ho và các triệu chứng đường hô hấp trên.

4. Khô rát mắt

Ngoài tác động xấu của việc ngồi máy tính nhiều giờ liền thì chính môi trường làm việc với máy điều hòa khiến mắt của chúng ta dễ khô rát và mệt mỏi. Cũng như quá trình hút độ ẩm trên da và tóc, máy điều hòa cũng làm mắt khô dần, gây rát và mờ thì lực.

Thứ Tư, 14 tháng 1, 2015

Escaping the cold in Hanoi

For a city that’s cold and grey for a few months of the year, Hanoi has an unfortunate lack of venues to get cosy in. But in the absence of open fireplaces and comfy sofas, here are a few places we’ll be spending time this winter. Hanoi Cycling Tour
Blankets are one option.
Drinking tea or coffee might be great for warming up, but in the open-fronted — or outdoor — coffee shops in Hanoi you’ll still need to keep your coat on. For somewhere a bit more weather-proof head south to Cong Caphe or over to Cafe Duy Tri near West Lake. The seats at Duy Tri aren’t designed for spending time on, but it’s certainly cosy (that is, small) and the tasty drinks — and free WiFi — can keep you occupied for hours. For a more tourist- and Western-orientated coffee drinking joint try old-timer Puku, which at least has the sofas, if not the fireplace. And the cakes are good so you can fatten up to ward off the cold. The cakes are also good at Joma on Ly Quoc Su. Hanoi Walking Tour
Or try a hot ginger and lemon tea.
Escaping the cold in Hanoi
Escaping the cold in Hanoi

If you’re more a fan of alcoholic beverages then our top picks are Polite Pub on Bao Khanh, Finnegans on Luong Ngoc Quyen and Le Pub on Hang Be. We particularly like Polite Pub for its gloomy — in a good way — atmosphere, cold draft beer and music, but the large pool table is a draw as well. Finnegans is as close to an Irish pub as you’ll get here and has high-backed booths, both of which are high on the list of “things which make a pub cosy”, and shows sports on a large screen. Finally, the newly decorated upstairs area at Le Pub is well protected from the outside elements and offers a decent comfort food menu.
Outside of Hoan Kiem district, if you’re over near West Lake check out Red River Tea Rooms which is heated and provides a selection of  boardgames and books, which can be enjoyed in the comfy back room — or anywhere in the pub really, there are no rules. Down towards Vincom, round the corner from DC Bistro, you’ll find Tadioto. This very highly-regarded hangout actually does have a fireplace, but even without it, it’s still a very welcoming place to while away the hours, either during the day or all night.
Icy glasses aren’t really necessary in this weather.
Our final bar recommendation is Bar Betta. The eclectic inside area is comfortable and inviting and cuddling up under the space heaters on the roof terrace you feel like you’re cheating the temperature. Shame the service is poor.
But if money were no object we’d be spending more time at the Bamboo Bar at the Sofitel Metropole Legend Hotel. It may be an outside bar but blankets are provided to accompany your hot winter drink — try the hot cider — and a visit alone is enough to jerk us out of our winter blues.
Of course, if you want to stay out and about, absorbing Hanoi’s unique culture, then wrap up and warm yourself from the inside out with hotpot or a steaming bowl of pho. Above all, don’t let the cold put you off. Hanoi is a fantastic place to visit at any time of year — you just need to come prepared.

Thứ Tư, 7 tháng 1, 2015

Ha Long Bay, Son Doong cave named among the top 10 of the most beautiful places

According to the global travel website GlobalGrasshopper, Son Doong Cave and Ha Long bay in Vietnam has recently listed among 10 of the most beautiful places to visit on the planet.
In the list for 2015, Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province ranked third while the Son Doong cave in central Quang Binh province, in the seventh place. Halong bay tours
Situated in the North-East region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin comprised of regions of Halong City, the township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island district of Van Don. Halong Bay borders Cat Ba Island in the southwest, the East Sea in the east, and the mainland, creating a 120 km coastline.
The majority of these land masses have not been touched by humans and have managed to retain their beauty since their creation. It is this that enabled it to be listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, GlobalGrasshpper said.best Luxury Cruises on Halong Bay
Ha Long Bay, Son Doong cave named among the top 10 of the most beautiful places
Ha Long Bay, Son Doong cave named among the top 10 of the most beautiful places

Meanwhile, located approximately 500km south of Hanoi, the Son Doong cave, the largest in the world, is more than 200m wide, 150m high, and about 9km long. It houses a jungle and a river, and could fit a 40-storey skyscraper within its walls. Centre Vietnam tours
For centuries, men have mulled upon the existence of hollow Earth – a theory that states that the Earth is hollow. If hollow Earth did exist, than the Son Doong cave would be a testament to its existence. The cave is so large that humans exploring them would look like ants. The Son Doong cave is evidence of the world’s beauty, inside and out, the website said.

Thứ Sáu, 2 tháng 1, 2015

What you will see on a Halong Bay cruise trip?

What you will see on a Halong Bay cruise trip? 2 days 1 night tour

On the first day, your cruise will start at noon and as the cruise sets sail, lunch will be served.

In the afternoon, you may have a chance to stop at several famous sites, such as Luon Cave, Đầu Người Island (Human Head Island), Con Rùa Island (Turtle Island), and Cổng Trời Island (Heaven Gate Island). At one of the stopping points, tourists may also take part in exciting kayaking or swimming activity. However, there might be a small additional fee depending on the tour package you register for. Halong bay tours
What you will see on a Halong Bay cruise trip?
What you will see on a Halong Bay cruise trip?

Coming back to the ship after a long day, tourists would be welcomed by more relaxing activities like massage, Jacuzzi (for luxury cruise), and a delicious dinner on board. Many cruises also organize cooking demonstration where you will learn to make Vietnamese food. Some cruises offer tourists outdoor BBQ party on the sundeck, which is a great way to spend time with friends and families. After that, you may choose to stay at the bar with lots of qualified wines, playing cards with friends, watching TV, or trying your luck with squid fishing.

When you wake up the next morning, your breakfast is ready to serve with an early morning Tai Chi class on the sundeck to get yourself into the flow of the nature. On the second day, you are scheduled to visit more famous tourist attraction, such as Titop Island or Sung Sot Grotto (Surprise Cave). The whole trip ends by a tour back to the harbor after that, so don’t forget to take some nice pictures of the bay on the way.

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Much similar to the previous itinerary, your cruise trip starts with a brief session about the itinerary and safety instructions on boat. The tour usually starts from 11:00am – 12:00am, so that you can have a tasty lunch while observing the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.

The cruise continues going around the bay until you reach a tourist spot, usually a famous beach or limestone cave such as Titop Island, Con Rùa Island (Turtle Island), or Cổng Trời Island (Heaven Gate Island), then anchors for the night there. You will get enough time to enjoy water sports and activities like snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking in the green water of the bay. Depending on your cruise, you might enjoy BBQ party on beach, sundeck, or in the on-board restaurant.

On the next day, the journey starts with Tai Chi class in the early morning and breakfast. You have the whole morning to visit other attractions of the bay, and most cruises will transfer you to a smaller day boat so that you can go down the more narrow path of the Bay. You can spend the rest of the day with your friends and family exploring the sea. A delicious dinner is ready anytime when you come back.

For the thirday, you will often get to see Surprise Cave after breakfast. Brunch will be served as the cruise slowly heads back to the harbour.

Thứ Năm, 25 tháng 12, 2014

Khau Vai Love Market

Khau Vai commune, located in Meo Vac district, the northernmost province of Ha Giang, is home to ethnic minority groups of Giay, Nung and Muong. The love market festival is held on lunar March 26th and 27th with the participation of a large number of locals. The festival features food and drink culture, song performances and folk games. Ethnic costumes, jewelery, ethnic musical instruments, culture and art publications are on display at the market, reflecting activities of the local people.

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The primary Khau Vai Love Market

It can be said that the beauty & power of love is the basic factor to maintain the existence of Khau Vai love market for such a long time. In the market area, there are two temples called Ong and Ba (Mr and Mrs) temples. The story concerning these temples tells that, once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl born from two different places of the Dong Van Plateau. Since forbidden to get married by the two families, they, side by side, decided to leave home to come and settle down together in Khau Vai, a prosperous land with green plants. In honor of their merits in cultivating the wild land into a rich land, the local people built the two temples to worship them.

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Khau Vai Love Market
Khau Vai Love Market

Another local myth tells the story of a young couple from different tribes who fell in love with each other. The girls belonged to the Giay group and the boy to the Nung group. The girl was so beautiful that her tribe did not want to let her get married with any man from another tribes. Consequently, violent conflict arose between the two tribes. To stop the blood shedding, the two lovers sorrowfully decided to part. However, they planned to meet once a year on that day, lunar March 27th. The place where they used to meet is Khau Vai, which thereafter became a meeting place for all those in love.

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Since then, on every lunar March 27th, Khau Vai has attracted couples of different ages, including those who seek partners for the first time. Yet, most of them are those who love each other very much but cannot marry because of different reasons. On the day when the market session takes place, it is likely that both the wife and her husband together go to the market but they look for their own partners to share emotions. If one of them has to stay at home, he or she is not jealous because the dating at the marketplace is only a temporary feeling exchange, which has no negative influences on real life.

Activities

The first day of the market session is for the ceremony to turn into the new calendar period. On this day, at a selected hour, people take a bath and put on their best clothes in anticipation of the New Year. They bring incense, lamps, flowers and fruits to a pagoda where they join the great calendar-receiving ceremony. Then the official ceremony is carried out inside the sanctuary. After that, every participant prays to the Buddha and chant prayers for a happy new year. Young persons walk out to the pagoda yard and join in fun activities till late at night.

The second day is for the ceremony to offer boiled rice and heap up a sandy mountain. Every Khmer family cooks rice and offers it to Buddhist monks at the pagoda in early morning and at noon. In the afternoon, people start to heap up a sandy mountain for seeking happiness and luck. They make small mountains in eight directions and one in the middle reflects the universe. This custom originates from an age-old legend. It displays people’s aspirations for rain.

On the third day of the market, there comes the ceremony to wash the Buddha’s statue and Buddhist monks. In the afternoon, they burn incense, offer sacrifices and use scented water to wash the statue in order to pay tribute and gratitude to the Buddha. This is also to get rid of the old year’s misfortunes and wish all the best for the New Year. After that, people return to their house and wash the Buddha’s statue at home. They offer dishes, confectionery and fruits to ask for happiness for their parents and grandparents and being forgiven for their mistakes made in the previous year.

Thứ Hai, 15 tháng 12, 2014

Kate Festival

Time: From the 30th day of the 6th month to 2nd day of the 7th month according to Cham calendar (around at the end of September and the beginning of October according to solar calendar).
Place: Po Inu Nagar Temple, Po Klong Garai Tower, Po Rome Tower (Ninh Thuan Province)
Objects of worship: Goddess Po Inu Nagar, King Po Klong Garai and King Po Rome.
Characteristics: Ritual of the Cham people. Mekong river tours

Kate Festival is the most unique festival of the Cham people. It associates with ancient towers where values of Cham culture are stored and other cultural aspects such as offerings, costumes, music instruments and hymns praising kings who made great service to the Champa Kingdom and Cham people. The festival is also an occasion for the participants to enjoy traditional arts performances of Cham people such as Apsara dance, Ginang and Paranung drum-beat, Saranai trump...
Kate Festival

The first day is for the ritual of receiving Goddess Po Inu Nagar's costume at Po Inu Nagar Temple in Huu Duc Hamlet, Phuoc Huu Commune, Ninh Phuoc District. Legend has it that Ra Glai people are Cham people's brother. Whenever upheavals come, kings of Cham people leave their country to seek refuge and commit their royal costumes to the Ra Glai people. Therefore, at the Kate Festival every year, the Cham people have to do a ritual to welcome and receive the costumes from the Ra Glai people. In the afternoon, the Ra Glai people in Tra No Hamlet, Phuoc Ha Commune, Thuan Nam District, Ninh Thuan Province bring costume of Goddess Po Inu Nagar to Cham people. The ritual of receiving Goddess Po Inu Nagar's costume is held first because Cham people consider Po Inu Nagar as ancestress of the Cham people. She taught local people to grow rice, plant cotton, weave clothing...

The second day (main festival day) is for Kate Festival at Po Inu Nagar Temple, Po Klong Garai Tower and Po Rome Tower. The festival takes place in three areas at the same time. In the early morning, the Ra Glai people in Phuoc Dong Hamlet, Phuoc Hau Commune, Ninh Phuoc District arrive at Po Klong Garai Tower in Do Vinh Ward, Phan Rang - Thap Cham City to hand King Po Klong Garai's costume over to the Cham people. When the procession arrives at the tower, a group of dancers will perform a welcome dance in front of the tower. After that, the ritual to ask permission of God Siva to open tower's door is held. The offerings include wine, egg, betel and areca, water mixed with aloe wood. The following rituals are bath and wear for the statue of King Po Klong Garai. Finally, a man (Kadhar) sings hymns to invite over 20 gods to attend great ritual. At the same time, participants pray the gods for health, happiness, abundant crop... The great ritual ends with a dance of ba bong (Muk Pay'u).

The similar rituals are also held at Po Inu Nagar Temple and Po Rome Tower in Hau Sanh Hamlet, Phuoc Huu Commune, Ninh Phuoc District.

The third day is for Kate Festival at Cham villages. Each Cham village worships its own God. In the morning, the ritual of worshipping God is held to pray for health, happiness, abundant crop... The offerings include 2 chickens, 5 trays of food, banh tet (cylindrical glutinous rice cake), fruits...  During the festival, many cultural activities and games are held, such as competitions of weaving, carrying water jar on one's head, football, singing.le bring breakfast to monks and listen to the sermon. At noon, they burn the lamps, offer sacrifice gifts and bring fragrant water to bathe Buddha statues. After the ceremony at the temple, the monks go to the grave to pray for the souls of those who died. Then they go home and do Buddha bathing ceremony at their own home in order to receive forgiveness for the mistakes in the previous year.

Thứ Hai, 8 tháng 12, 2014

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Cruise Description:
Halong Phoenix Cruiser consists of three wooden junks, which are excellently decorated and outstandingly managed. If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of Vietnam, then you must plan a visit to the Halong Bay which is the biggest tourist destinations in Vietnam. If you want to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, then you must travel through this luxurious Halong Phoenix Luxury Cruises.
The Halong Phoenix Cruise offers luxurious service, appreciable accommodations and great food to its guests. It comprises of sundecks, massage parlours, bars, dining halls, restaurants and beautified cabins which are wonderfully decorated with traditional and modern Vietnamese facilities. You can have an excellent time in this excellent Halong Phoenix Luxury Cruise by eating, drinking, swimming, kayaking, playing, fishing, dancing as it offers endless enjoying activities to its guests.
If you ever plan to visit Vietnam, then you must plan a visit to see the exquisite and intimate sites of the Halong Bay. You are definitely going to love the experience and it will definitely be the most memorable experience of your life.
Cruise Itinerary:
The Halong Phoenix Cruise offers overnight packages to its guests. The two and three days itineraries offer excellent sightseeing and wonderful adventures. The cruise welcomes its guests and serves them with delicious wines at the start of its journey. Luscious sea food is served in lunch in the cruise by the crew. The cruise reaches the Sung Sot Cave nearly around 3 pm, where the tourists get a chance to invade the caves. The area is enriched with natural beauty and one may find it the most exciting tour of one’s life. Travel to Vietnam
You can enjoy boating and kayaking with the facilities provided by the cruise. In addition, you can enjoy dancing with the pleasurable background music which constantly entertains the people in the cruise. The cruise then takes its visitors to the Luon Cave, where the cruise spends its overnight anchorage. The dinner is served at the cruise which comprises of excellent meals for the tourists.
Halong Phoenix Cruiser - Luxury cruises
Halong Phoenix Cruiser - Luxury cruises

The next day tour includes a trip to Ti Top Island, where tourists get an opportunity to swim, and enjoy. You can also capture the captivating beauty of the island in your cameras to save the most memorable moments of your life. The cruise ends its trip at 4 pm the next day.
Who will enjoy:
The Halong Phoenix Cruise is the best for small families; small group of friends and for couples as well. The great mix of activities offered by the cruise is very suitable for all kinds of people to enjoy. All in all, the Halong Phoenix Cruise offers everything to the tourists to make their trip worth paying for.