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Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, is the largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. It was the capital of both the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire. The Hagia Sophia or the Church of Divine Wisdom is probably Istanbul top site and a real architectural marvel. This splendid church was turned into a mosque and has now become a …
Istanbul is one of the world’s largest cities with over 14 million population. It’s one of the most exciting places with state-of-the-art shopping malls and dining options. Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara where Asia and Europe meet. It’s strategically located on the spices route, and the food history is …
Maybe my posts about the Chiang Mai’s attractions including the beautiful temples and amazing food would entice you to visit North Thailand… Here are our recommendations on where to stay. This website lists the top 5-star hotels as well as the most popular hotels in Chiang Mai, from budget to luxury category, and indeed there are …
Chiang Mai has so much to offer, from the serene and hilly landscape, the Elephant Sanctuary, to the beautiful temples (Read my blog about our favorite Chiang Mai Temples here). However, my favorite attraction in Chiang Mai is probably to enjoy the amazing Northern Thai food. My daughter-in-law has lived for a few years in …
Chiang Mai is a quiet town set in a verdant valley surrounded by misty mountains. Despite its small size, it has so much to offer in terms of adventures, culture, handicrafts and antiques. It’s also a foodie paradise and a massage haven. Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 as the capital of the ancient Lanna …
Hanoi offers many interesting sites to visit which I’ll cover in another post. Let’s talk about Hanoi’s favorite place to have a drink and bite to eat… Train Street In Hanoi old quarter, the “Train street” located at Ngõ 224 Lê Duẩn, in the “Flower” district (Hang Bong) is a quaint narrow lane marked by …
Bangkok Golf Bangkok Golf Club 99 Moo 2 Bangkadi Sub-District, Pathumtani 12000, ThailandTel : +66 (0)2 501 2828 We have played in beautiful golf courses in Thailand but this time, our stay in Bangkok is brief, so we have decided to stay near Dong Muang Airport as our next destination is Hua Hin. Tinidee Hotel offers …
One of the happiest events in my life brings me to Bangkok: the birth of baby Luc… My heart just swells with love when holding this little bundle of joy! Proud parents Bruce and Ja Eh are over the moon… I have been traveling to Thailand every year for the past couple of decades… The …
Halong Bay is a breath-taking natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm. “Ha” means Summer and “Long” means Dragon. Halong Bay – A UNESCO World Heritage This amazing area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage …
Halong Snacks Halong is 160 km or 100 miles from Hanoi, around 3 to 3.5 hours by car. There are shuttle buses (around $15/person) that go from door to door, or private transportation, ranging from $69 (private car for 4) to $160 (small bus for 16). Our private bus picks us up from our Hanoi …
