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My epic journey from Da Lat to Hoi An via Da Nang
There are no toilets on the bus. And I am the only Westerner on board. And no one speaks any English. These were the first thoughts that crossed my mind as I boarded the Phuong Trang (Futa) bus from Da...
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Beautiful Hoi An
You will be pleased to hear that Hoi An has made it to the top of the “Chiara’s favourite places in Vietnam” chart! This UNESCO World Heritage site (since 1999) is incredibly charming, picturesque, and...
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Hoi An and “Earth Hour 2014”
“Hello, you want to buy candle?”. I had already got used to the question, soundtrack of my evenings along the riverfront in Hoi An. Children and old ladies sell you candles for 20,000 dong (Happy Hour:...
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A visit to the Marble Mountains
AKA: the ascent to heaven is best not done wearing flip flops. The Marble Mountains are marble and limestone hills located between Hoi An and Da Nang, about 20Km from Hoi An. You can visit them...
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Tribute to Vietnamese food – part 2
Vietnam is a country of waters: hundreds of miles of coastline, rivers, and huge delta areas characterise its length. Fresh fish and seafood are readily available, and therefore such dishes abound in...
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Tribute to Vietnamese food – part 3
And after Part 1 and Part 2 we have now reached Part 3, the final part (for now at least) of my Tribute to Vietnamese food! Ready? Let’s go! This hotpot was served in a budget restaurant in Da Lat. The...
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