New York City is one of the most well-known and diverse city in the whole world. It is so famous that many people even mistaken it as the capital city of the US. New York is also the most densely populated major city in the states. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. It is also home to more than 3.2 million immigrants, which makes it the most foreign-born population of any city in the world. Moreover, it is considered as the home of dreamers, who dare to think big and dare to try their best to rise to fame and wealth. It would be a mistake if you visit the US without passing by New York City.
Located on the coast 100 kilometres south east of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is a popular weekend getaway for Saigoners to escape the heat and stresses of the big city.Two to three hours by road, or one hour and 30 minutes by hydrofoil, traffic, noise and pollution are replaced by sea breeze, fresh seafood, surf and sand. Vung Tau sits on a hilly promontory of land that juts out into the ocean. On the eastern side is the star attraction Back Beach, a three kilometre stretch of sand catering to the needs of Vietnamese tourists: sun loungers, umbrellas, jet ski and tube rentals, seafood, beach toys and beer for sale. On the western side is the smaller, more local and low-key Front Beach. This is also where many small boats harbour. A long coastal Riviera-esque promenade connects the two making for a pleasant sunset stroll – clearly the French had their hand in shaping the city. There are two faces to the city. On the weekend and public holidays, the beaches are packed, the promenade is lively, restaurants are bustling and hotel rates skyrocket. Expect accommodation prices to as much as double and for all the good places to be full – if you plan on being here during the weekend, book ahead. A mass exodus on Sunday empties the city and it slips into a lazy slumber until Friday rolls around and the rush starts all over again. The city enjoys a spectacular location on a peninsula, with ocean on three sides; the light and sea air make it a refreshing break from sultry Saigon, such an attractive destination that could hardly be missed!
