Cheap Holidays Bulgaria
American Embassy Hanoi - Bilateral Trade Agreement
Hotels: International standard hotels are limited to majorcities such as HCMC, Hanoi, Hai Phong and Danang. Prices in these hotels arereasonable as a result of increasing competition. Major cities have also seen aboom in the opening of mini-hotels oriented toward the business client andlong-term guest. These hotels offer limited, but dependable service at cheaperprices, starting at around $40 per night. Advance reservations, as well asconfirmation in writing, is advised. Visitors to Vietnam are required to stayin hotels or authorized guesthouses, or can stay with foreign friends as longas they register with the local police. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
West, Rebecca. Black Lamb, Gray Falcon. Local HolidaysLast Updated: 5/31/2003 6:00 PM NewYear’s DayJanuary 2Bajram – KurbanFebruary 11 Independence DayMarch 1EasterApril 21Labor DayMay 1 and 2Assumption DayAugust 1 ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Basic food items are plentiful on the local market, and cheap. Fruits and vegetables are available in season. Grocery stores are small, and shopping often requires multiple trips (e.g., grocery store, vegetable market, and butcher). Meat is available and inexpensive, but cuts are rough and sanitation practices are not up to Western standards. Processed foods are generally available, but these are generally European brands and are expensive. Personnel should bring American favorites to post or order them during their tour, as they will almost certainly not be available locally. Religious ActivitiesLast Updated: 10/6/2003 5:49 AM ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Ware, Timothy. The Orthodox Church. 1993. Local HolidaysLast Updated: 12/2/2003 11:47 AM ... No apartment has much storage, and the kitchens are quite small. Many items formerly unavailable here can now be found. The commissary stocks toiletries and household cleaning products. Check the Overseas Briefing Center and the packet you get from the Sofia CLO for information helpful in preparing your consumables shipment. It is wise to bring your favorite toiletries, cosmetics, and home and prescription medications. Such items are readily available here but the brands can be unfamiliar. Bulgaria uses the metric system. Appliances should be 220v, and don't forget adapters so that you can plug them into the Bulgarian round pronged (shuko) wall outlets. All of the appliances commonly found in American homes can be found in stores in Sofia for equivalent, sometimes cheaper, prices. ... [Read More]
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