The perfect trip involves three non-negotiable elements. Spectacular sights, mind-blowing food, and a refreshing beverage (or three) to wash it all down. You can find all three and more in Phu Quoc.
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Ho Chi Minh City: The Relentless, Radiant Heart of Vietnam. After our sun-drenched stops in Scarborough and Nha Trang, it’s time to crank the energy up to eleven. We are heading to the “City of a Million Motorbikes,” the frantic, fascinating, and utterly delicious Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon, as the locals—and I—still affectionately
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Nha Trang: Vietnam’s Sun-Soaked Coastal Playground After our little visit to the North Yorkshire coast, I thought it was time to swap the chilly North Sea for something a bit more… tropical. Thus time we’re heading to Nha Trang, Yet another of Vietnam’s seaside escapes. You already jbiw I’ve got a soft spot for places
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Let me tell you about Scarborough! Just the name conjures up images of salty air, sandy toes, and the comforting clang of arcade machines. It’s one of those quintessential British seaside towns that, despite the ever-changing world, still manages to retain its classic charm. And let me tell you, it’s a charm worth experiencing.
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Filey has always been on my radar growing up in north east England. I love the chaos of a big city break. The madness of Hanoi, the sensory overload of Marrakech, and the sheer “go-go-go” of New York. But sometimes my soul is tired. I don’t want a “destination.” I don’t want a checklist of
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You’ve probably never heard about Quy Nhon. I know you. You’ve been to Vietnam. You did the Hanoi bia hơi crawl. You cruised Ha Long Bay. You got a suit made in Hoi An and you braved the motorbike traffic in Ho Chi Minh. And you loved it. We all did. But now… you’re craving
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Let’s talk about Hoi An, the third stop on my travels around Asia. Some places you visit, and they’re great. You have a good time, you eat some good food, you take some pictures, and you go home. Then… there’s Hoi An. Hoi An isn’t just a “place.” It’s a feeling. It’s a full-on sensory
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Hue. Let’s be honest, I wasn’t ready for it. I’d just come from the manic, wonderful, horn-honking chaos of Hanoi. I’d heard about Hue (pronounced ‘Hway’). I’d heard it was the “old imperial capital.” That it had a “big fortress.” And honestly? I was picturing a couple of dusty buildings. A quick stop-off between the
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Hanoi in Vietnam was my first port of call on my three month tour of Asia. If you’re anything like me, your idea of a perfect trip involves three non-negotiable elements. Spectacular sights, mind-blowing food, and a refreshing beverage (or three) . If you’re the same then head to Hanoi. This is a city that
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Let me tell you about Whitby. There are places and then there are places. Whitby is definitely one of the latter. I’ve trekked across continents, sampled street food in bustling markets. Sipped fine wines in Michelin-starred joints, but there’s something about this ancient fishing town on the North Yorkshire coast that just gets under your skin.
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Leith. Not the first thing you think of when you think of Edinburgh. A certain postcard image springs to mind, doesn’t it? The magnificent castle perched on a volcanic rock. A distant drone of bagpipes echoing down a cobbled lane. Tartan tat spilling from every third shopfront. Tourists shuffling along in a polite, whisky-fuelled haze.
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Noto was the last town that I visited in my tour of south east Sicily. A place that will seize your eyeballs, charm your taste buds, and leave your soul utterly smitten. Forget your predictable Roman ruins or your well-trodden Tuscan hills. This is the sun-drenched, honey-hued heart of Sicilian Baroque. This is a place
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