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The Phi Phi Islands are one of those places that live permanently in our collective imagination. Turquoise water, limestone cliffs, beaches so perfect they look
When I first decided to move to Bangkok, one of the first questions my wife asked was, “What are we going to do about the air pollution?” She’d traveled to Bang
The Marble Mountains, known in Vietnamese as Ngũ Hành Sơn, are one of those rare tourist stops that actually live up to the postcards. Located about 20km north
My first encounter with Istanbul was a simple transfer at the old Ataturk Airport. As for almost all frequent travellers, Istanbul is very convenient stepping s
There are many reasons to find yourself in Dubai. Maybe business brings you here, maybe it’s a convenient stopover on a longer journey, or maybe it’s a destinat
Dalat Gods’ Valley is one of the most visually dramatic attractions in Dalat. Located outside the city centre, this fantasy-themed sculpture park is filled with
The other day, my wife and I had to go to Lad Prao to have a business meeting with a friend of hers. I’d never been, and had no idea how impressed I’d be with t
Vietnam is alleged to be one of the best countries in the world to explore by motorbike, and after years of riding here, I’d say that it's absolutely true. Tra
Most people associate Mui Ne with its sand dunes, and while they’re impressive, once you’re actually there, you realise the experience is more layered than that
If you are looking for the scale of Miền Thảo Mộc but with a more whimsical, adventurous design, Du Miên is the spot. Located on Phan Văn Trị in Gò Vấp, it’s a
Bangkok has dozens of "mega-malls," but ICONSIAM stands head to toe above the rest. More than just a place to stop and shop, it is a sprawling, high-concept mon
Vietnam is an incredible place to live and travel, so much so that I’ve chosen to call it home and have never once regretted that decision. That said, no countr
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Thao Cam Vien) is one of the largest green spaces in District 1, and also one of the most difficult to describe honestly. On pa
I didn’t used to be a cat person. It wasn’t until I enlisted and my wife wanted a low-maintenance companion that I finally caved and adopted our first kitten. H
If you walk along Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa in District 1, you could pass it without realising what you’re looking at. Office towers loom behind it, and the traffic bar
What makes Thien Hau Pagoda one of the most visited temples in District 5, and does it actually deserve the attention? In the middle of Saigon’s Chinatown, surr
The Sculpture Tunnel in Dalat, also known as the Clay Tunnel, is one of the more unusual attractions in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Built almost entirely from
Thai food is excellent. Pad Thai, massaman curry, boat noodles, spicy pork belly, it’s all so bold, complex, and deeply satisfying. Fats and acids and coconut m
Cat Tien National Park is one of the largest protected areas in southern Vietnam, which I visited back in 2017, but had a less-than-stellar experience, as I was
How often do you step out of a modern shopping mall and walk straight into a traditional Buddhist temple? That contrast is exactly what defines Ưu Đàm Buddhist
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