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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 …
This is the best place to go for fresh seafood, on the beach, a few feet away from the sea… It’s about 10 minutes away by taxi from the Vinpearl Golf resort. When we get there the restaurant is full with locals, which is a very good sign. I have requested for a table by …
Phu Quoc Island Although Vietnam is my motherland, I have never been to Phu Quoc island till this year Guido and I are now on the last leg of our Vietnam tour and have decided to just relax in Phu Quoc. Several airlines operate the one-hour flights between Hochiminh City and Phu Quoc, so it’s …
A culinary experience not to be missed when in Tuscany: A meal at the Officina della Bistecca. Dario Cecchini is known as ‘the mad butcher from Panzano’ and also ‘the most famous butcher in the world’, thanks to the shows Chef’s Table, No Reservations and the book Heat. The family butcher shop, Antica Macelleria Cecchini is …
