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Since it’s our first trip to Marrakech, we book a Segway tour to explore the city. After a brief training session to familiarize ourselves with the eco-friendly scooter, we set off, following our guide through the city busy roads. This is the reason for the lack of photos for which I apologize as I’m too …
Every year my colleagues and I attend the World Tax Free exhibition in Cannes, and after a week filled with presentations, business meetings, cocktail receptions and dinners, we are just keen to fly home… However, this time, after all the hard work and stress from the exhibition in Cannes, I feel like relaxing with a …
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 …
This is the only golf course on Phu Quoc Island. That’s why we decided to stay at the Vinpearl Golf Resort: Read my Vinpearl Resort blog. Designed by IMG Worldwide with 18 holes set in rolling fairways that undulate through the wild woodland on the North of Phu Quoc island, this championship golf course is very …
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 …
Today we explore the shores of Casablanca, about 100 km from Santiago, Chile, on the way to Matetic vineyard for our wine tour. Matetic, a boutique biodynamic winery Located in the Rosario Valley, situated between the coastal valleys of Casablanca and San Antonio, Matetic vineyards were planted in 1999, and are one of the pioneers …
Finally, the 2020 list of Best Vineyards in the World has been revealed, and this list covers 18 countries over 5 continents. The diversity is really amazing and many vineyards are offering not only wine tasting but also unique experiences such as a horse-drawn vintage carriage tour, cooking class on open fire, tapas and wine …
Whitney Plantation Museum is the only museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people. In view of today’s racial tension and #blacklivesmatter movement, it’s so important to keep in mind this dark chapter in American history and pay homage to the experiences of slaves across the South. Few tours could …
