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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Crotone doesn’t appear in any of the usual guidebooks. This is such a shame as visitors are missing out on such a treat! It feels like one of those places that Calabrians want to keep all to themselves!
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Part Two… In the last post, you will remember we got off the train in what we thought was Catanzaro. However, we were in the middle of nowhere, with no public transport, no people and no taxis in sight. We sent a message to the owner of our accommodation, Salvatore, explaining what idiots we had
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We decided to have a night away along the coast in Catanzaro and as it is just along the coast, we thought we would go by the coast railway instead of the car. This turned out to be a big mistake.
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Genova (also known as Genoa) is a beautiful seaside city in Liguria on the northwest coast of Italy. Foodies will automatically think of pesto. However, Genova has so much more to offer people visiting for a day or two.
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Scilla, like most of Calabria, is generally overlooked by anyone travelling to Italy. This is such a shame, as they are missing out on one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Don’t confuse Scilla with Sicilia, which is Italian for the island of Sicily! Even if you don’t have a car, you can get here easily
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