Cac-Ba
Many legends and mythologies surround the island’s name From my vintage postcards of French Indochina, I treasure a rich collection about local life, people, landscape, townscapes and villages in the early 1930s, as well as some of the many legends and myths which have been handed down the generations. The first is the legend of
Read MoreThe Picasso of Vietnam – Painter Pham Luc
Painting is like exercising for painter Pham Luc. If he doesn’t paint something every day he feels slightly ill, which perhaps explains his prolific output and reputation as Vietnam’s Pablo Picasso. Born in 1943, Luc has been around paint brushes for some 70 years. From the age of three he tried to turn things into
Read MoreA masterpiece in the natural wonder
A touch of heritage in the sanctuary of the senses By Waseem Ahmed Vietnam’s first boutique cruise brings heritage alive, only 90 minutes away from Hanoi. Heritage Cruises showcases the country’s art, history, culture and gastronomy in the Halong Bay region. The cultural and artistic heritage, as well as the spirit of patriotism of the
Read MoreGreatest Innovations
One of the biggest, most adventurous, and most pioneering innovations in Vietnam is Lux Cruises, because of our million-dollar art collection on board. Many people think that sun, heat, wind, natural light, humidity, and sea salt can damage the paintings, but in fact the opposite is the case since the humidity is always 50% on
Read MoreGreatest Innovations
One of the biggest, most adventurous, and most pioneering innovations in Vietnam is Lux Cruises, because of our million-dollar art collection on board. Many people think that sun, heat, wind, natural light, humidity, and sea salt can damage the paintings, but in fact the opposite is the case since the humidity is always 50% on
Read MoreDISCOVER VIETNAMESE CULTURE THROUGH PAINTINGS
Exhibiting both French and Vietnamese influences in his work, Pham Luc is a bridge linking the 20th and 21st centuries. To appreciate this accomplished and yet humble master is to understand a part of Vietnamese culture, history, heritage, progress and life. Some of his older paintings sold for over $400,000 and many have admired his
Read MoreKarst secrets revealed
Cruising in the biggest karst museum in the world! The Gulf of Tonkin includes some thousands of islands and islets which form a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Because of their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and relatively unaffected by human influence. “Karst” is a characteristic weathering phenomenon of limestone mountains eroded
Read MoreHow Cruises or Yachts Owners Are Turning Their Boats...
From fine-art insurance policies to crew trainings, collectors are finding new ways to protect their appreciating assets while afloat. Sun, sea spray and salty air create the perfect environment for sailing enthusiasts but not so much for priceless works of art. Still, that’s not stopping serious collectors from bringing Pham Ha aboard his yachts. Heritage
Read MoreA labyrinth of islands and grottos to explore in...
Among the 1,969 sunken limestone towers submerged in the emerald waters of Halong Bay are a series of ancient caves and grottoes – many of which remain unexplored. To date, there are 59 caves listed on the official registry (this includes the most recent discovery of 23 ‘new’ caves), all of which have special belonging
Read MoreHere are 10 things no one tell you about...
Located near Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay boasts a stunning landscape as a paradise on earth with many floating fishing villages, thousands of years of culture, imposing limestone mountains, adventurous experiences in the forest as well as the crystal sea. Lan Ha Bay has just been listed as one of the most beautiful bays
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