| The exotic destination of Vietnam lies in Southeast | | | | ruins. According to Wikipedia, "Since 1991, the site has |
| Asia's center, bordering China in the north, Laos and | | | | been maintained by the World Monuments Fund. It has |
| Kampuchea in the West, and the Pacific Ocean in the | | | | continued the cautious approach to restoration, |
| east. The entire country stretches from the Ha Tuyen | | | | believing that to go further would involve too much |
| province in the north to the Minh Hai province in the | | | | guesswork, and prefers to respect the ruined nature |
| south, and includes thousands of enticing offshore | | | | of the temple." Preah Khan is a huge and interesting |
| islands and striking archipelagos. | | | | monastic complex that draws visitors from across the |
| Archeologists date Vietnam's genesis to approximately | | | | globe. |
| 300,000 years ago. Official history, however, dates | | | | Neak Pean, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple |
| Vietnam's beginnings to about 4,000 years ago. | | | | also built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, was |
| Although the French governed Vietnam from | | | | meant to represent a mythical lake in the Himalayas |
| 1858-1954, the name "Vietnam" conjures images of the | | | | known as Anavatapta, where the waters were |
| war with the United States, which ended more than | | | | believed to cure all manner of illness. Neak Pean was |
| twenty years ago. Today, Vietnam welcomes tourists | | | | originally designed as one of several hospitals built by |
| from many nations to its lush, green interior, where | | | | the king. Based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance, |
| striking cultural sights and sounds abound. With tropical | | | | four pools connect, representing water, earth, fire and |
| temperatures year round and the welcoming smiles of | | | | wind, with a central water source in the middle. |
| its people, the country is a popular destination for | | | | Stepping into these pools was thought to balance the |
| tourists seeking an off the beaten track" journey that | | | | bather's elements and cure disease. A statue of the |
| artfully blends the physical with the spiritual. | | | | god Bahala stands guard to prevent drowning. |
| Cambodia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand to the south, | | | | East Mebon: A 10th century temple in Angkor, East |
| Thailand to the east, Vietnam to the West, and Laos | | | | Mebon was built during the reign of King |
| to the North, was founded from 802 to 1431 A.D., | | | | Rajendravarman and stands today at the center of |
| stretching during its peak as far as the Thailand-Burma | | | | the now dry East Baray reservoir, dedicated to Shiva, |
| Border in the west and Wat Phou of Laos in the north. | | | | the Hindu god, and honoring the parents of the king. |
| Ancient Khmer rulers enforced unity among and | | | | Exquisitely sculptured, this temple includes freestanding |
| enhanced prosperity, leaving behind exceptional | | | | stone elephants, two meters high, at the corners and |
| monuments such as Angkor Wat and numerous | | | | religious scenes of revered gods elegantly carved on |
| unique sculptures and artifacts, as well as a people | | | | lintels. |
| who pride themselves on showcasing their country's | | | | Most travelers will never have the opportunity to see |
| stunning contrasts. | | | | these wondrous sites. But now, 25 fortunate |
| The most popular Vietnam and Cambodian attractions | | | | participants can partake in a two-week expedition that |
| include: | | | | will literally change their lives forever. Noble-Manhattan |
| Vietnam Mount Fan Si Pan: the highest mountain in | | | | Coaching, one of Europe's longest established coach |
| Indo-China, Fan Si Pan is located in the Lào Cai | | | | training companies dedicated to transforming lives and |
| province in Northwest Vietnam. Dubbed "the Roof of | | | | helping others achieve their goals presents |
| Indochina", Fan Si Pan also boasts 2,024 floral varieties | | | | Noble-Quest. Founded by Noble-Manhattan CEO |
| and 327 faunal species. Climbing Fan Si Pan is | | | | Gerard O'Donovan, Noble-Quest is offering this exotic |
| exhilarating and physical, a true once-in-a-lifetime | | | | Southeast Asian adventure during October 19th - 31st, |
| experience not soon forgotten. | | | | 2009. The quest will raise money for a charitable |
| Angkor Wat: the best-preserved temple at Angkor, | | | | business, The Noble Foundation, committed to helping |
| Cambodia, and the only temple to remain a significant | | | | men and women become self-sufficient through |
| religious center. A prime example of classical style | | | | micro-financing, and offers participants an unusual |
| Khmer architectural style, Angkor Wat has drawn high | | | | glimpse into the Vietnamese and Cambodian cultures, |
| praise for the harmony of its overall design and the | | | | and the extraordinary opportunity to walk amongst |
| overarching sense of spirituality visitors experience. | | | | ancient structures and bask in the beauty of these |
| Angkor Thom: One of the last and most enduring | | | | distant lands. Joining the group is Scott Milway, trained |
| capital cities of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom was | | | | by the Deepak Chopra organization in Primordial Sound |
| established in the late twelfth century by king | | | | Meditation and ready to lead daily meditations for the |
| Jayavarman VII and is revered for its large scale | | | | group. |
| construction, widespread use of special weatherized | | | | If a stunning destination of natural beauty, rarely seen |
| bricks known as laterite, and the "naga", or | | | | culture, and ancient artifacts intrigues you, and if the |
| cobra-carrying giant monsters on its towers. | | | | chance to commune with your peers in a deeply |
| Preah Khan: Another temple at Angkor, Cambodia, | | | | spiritual and physically active setting sounds like the |
| Preah Khan was also built in the 12th century for King | | | | perfect way to recharge your batteries, please |
| Jayavarman VII and has remained largely unrestored, | | | | contact Noble-Quest to reserve your special place for |
| with vast trees and vegetation growing among its | | | | this momentous expedition. |