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Hue – City of emperors. Food capital of Vietnam?
As the former capital of Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyễn dynasty, Hue has a lot to offer in terms of historically important places. But whenever I heard someone in Vietnam talk about Hue - the city of emperors, they were always raving about the food.
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One week in Ho Chi Minh City
Over the last three years I have spend several weeks in and around Ho Chi Minh City. In this post I have collected everything you need for the ultimate itinerary for one week in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City, previously called Saigon or Sài Gòn had a name change after the end of the US-Vietnam war in…
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Is Herceg Novi worth a visit?
Herceg Novi is one of the youngest settlements in Montenegro. That said it still has a very turbulent history that began in the 14th century. Today it feels like a tourist town, with hotels lining the seaside promenade, a packed sailboat harbour and several yachts anchoring nearby. It is favoured by local tourists and known within the country as a…
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Two days in Kotor – City of Cats
During my week in Montenegro I spent two days in Kotor - the city of cats and the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here's my recap of those two days, what to see, what to do and where to eat in Kotor and along Boka Bay.
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A perfect trip to Hanoi
As Vietnam's capital Hanoi has a lot to offer, from delectable food and a great coffee culture, a fascinating history and interesting architecture, there is something for everyone. Only the traffic is hard to manage, but you will get used to it. The best time for a trip to Hanoi, in my opinion, is from March to May, just outside…
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What to do in Aarhus – Denmark (2026 Update)
Aarhus is the museum town of Denmark, not as big and fashion forward as Copenhagen and not as small, traditional and chill as Ringkøbing. Aarhus is the second biggest city in the country, once an established Viking settlement, then a flourishing harbour, now a cultural hotspot.
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4 days in Brno – Czech Republic
Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and a true hidden gem of Europe. With only a fraction of the visitors Prague gets Brno isn't overrun, yet still offers many things to see and experience to visitors. From unique-in-Europe Museums to a vast and well preserved underground here is how to spend 4 days in Brno.
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1 day stopover in Prague
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and widely known as the "Golden City". When you travel from any further northeastern European country to any Czech city you will probably pass through Prague, a city well worth visiting for a stopover.
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Long Weekend in Warsaw
For a shorter trip from Germany the neighbouring countries are ideal, but of course you can also visit from everywhere else. Here is what you can see in a small radius, where you can try local food and drink and which area is the best to stay in to maximise your time there.
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One week in Porto – Portugal
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and the perfect starting point to explore northern Portugal. You can easily spend one week in Porto, exploring the city, eating Portuguese food, drinking Portuguese wine from the region and go on day trips into every direction.
