The Brangelina clan added more stamps to their passports last week as they traveled from Tokyo to Vietnam. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took their six children to Vietnam, where their son Pax was born, after premiering Brad's latest movie, Moneyball, in Japan.

The couple wanted Pax to visit his home country so he could better understand, and be proud of, his culture. "They are all learning about each other's cultures as well as being proud of their own," Jolie recently said of her three adopted children.]]> cmb 2011-11-14T12:37:53-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/10/15/233615/66

Everybody has a story about their first time. The anticipation, the nerves, the worry...but then the pure wonder when you finally take off. Of course we're talking about your first flight—the first time you boarded an airplane and discovered the skyways. We're telling those stories in a new series simply called "My First Flight." Want to share your first flight story? We've love to have it! Send it along to us here.

This story comes from a close friend and reader of Jaunted. Enjoy!

My first flight was from Toledo, Ohio to Oakland, California via United Airways in January 1970. I was a Private First Class in the Army and reporting for my next duty assignment overseas, which would either be Thailand or Vietnam (I'd eventually make it to Staff Sergeant). Thus, my first flight wasn't really my choice and I hopped on multiple planes just to reach my destination. I got one small meal, served by a stewardess, before setting foot into a war zone.]]> JetSetCD 2010-10-21T09:30:06-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/10/5/5738/39609

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Chasing Racers is back, with a brand-new Amazing Race 15 mashup. This map will update the morning after every new episode. Send along tips, rumors, gossip, locations and spoilers to our map editors; become a member and comment on the stories below and add to the Jaunted-Flickr photo pool to get in on the fray.

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On the season-opener of The Amazing Race last week, beautiful blond boyfriend-girlfriend duo Cheyne and Meghan won the first leg of the race, and Pinky and the Brain, a.k.a. Matt and his dad, Gary, were victorious on the second leg. Meanwhile pro poker pals Tiffany and Maria made some enemies when they lied about their background to get the edge. Did the poker ladies' play pay off or was it bad strategy?

Find out after the jump. ]]> Jennifer Kester 2009-10-05T08:47:53-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/6/30/104719/091

Can't afford a European vacation this summer? Do what our contributor Claire Duffett did: Explore Southeast Asia instead.

Are we talking about the same war? You don't know the history of the Vietnam War until you've learned about the "struggle against American aggression" from the tour guides at Ho Chi Minh City's Reunification Palace.]]> ced138 2008-06-30T13:00:08-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/6/26/221711/141

Can't afford a European vacation this summer? Do what our contributor Claire Duffett did: Explore Southeast Asia instead.

The nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City is, well, tame. So spend the evening taking in the view of the city on the outdoor patio of the Saigon Saigon Bar on the ninth floor of the Caravelle Hotel. After a day in the hot, dusty, moped-filled city, the evening breeze feels great and the reggae-rap-fusion band is out of place but entertaining.

One bit of advice: Whatever you do, don't order The Hemingway. Ernest never visited Vietnam, and he certainly never would've stood for this tall, sweet and undrinkable cocktail.

That said, the view is excellent, with the city's stock market in one direction and Uncle Ho himself seated at the other end of the panorama. Down the elevator and across the street is Q Bar, which stays open late for a change of pace.

Related Stories:
· Ho Chi Minh City Travel coverage [Jaunted]
· Southeast Asia Field Trip [Jaunted]]]> ced138 2008-06-27T16:00:06-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/11/5/52348/2361

Back at the start of this year we mentioned that Pacific Airlines was about to start running as a budget airline in Vietnam. They did, and they're still running, but it looks like they're about to get a name change anyhow.

As they stand at the moment, Pacific Airlines is a low cost carrier based in Ho Chi Minh City, flying to other parts of Vietnam as well as to Thailand and Singapore, with plans to add Cambodia and Malaysia soon.

Costs are typical for budget carriers; flights to Singapore for $39, for example. The flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi being advertised for one million Vietnamese Dong might sound pricey, but that works out at around $63.

Recently Qantas acquired a 30% stake in Pacific Airlines, and it's in the cards that it will be rebranded as Jetstar in 2008. We'll be watching the skies to see what happens.

Related Stories:
· Pacific Airlines [Official Site]
· Airline Report: News Round-Up [Jaunted]
· Low Cost Carriers coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: IPJ Mike]]]> amandak 2007-11-05T09:15:02-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/3/14/82531/9477
Less than a year after giving birth to Jesus Christ Superstar her daughter Shiloh, Angelina Jolie is back in Asia scooping up an orphan. According to the Associated Press, she's expected there "late Wednesday night" (which could mean as little as a few hours from now) to officially suck an unsuspecting 3-year-old into a life that will definitely blow his mind, and likely turn him crazy by the time he hits the other side of 25. Don't expect any commercial flight sightings to come through, though: She'll definitely be flying private.

The Jolie-Pitts have previously stayed at the luxurious Park Hyatt while in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Park Hyatt is currently sold out between tonight and at least the 19th. Angie's fault or the paps'? You decide.

[Photo: The Bosh]

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· Angelina Jolie expected to arrive in Vietnam to adopt boy [IHT]
· The Angelina Jolie Hands-Free Multiple Child Carrier [Gallery of the Absurd]
· What Baby Flavor Should Brangelina Try Next? [BWE]]]> djk 2007-03-14T08:30:01-05:00 Search Jaunted string http://www.jaunted.com/search/