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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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One week in Montenegro – Coastal Beauty
This October I spend a week in Montenegro. While the country is very small the north and south couldn't be more different from each other. The south is dotted with Mediterranean cities and villages, has warmer weather and appeals to those who want to mix nature with culture and indulge in seafood. One week is too short to experience both,…
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The ultimate Irish Whiskey tasting holiday – one week
If you can spare a whole week for your ultimate Irish Whiskey tasting holiday then this is the itinerary for you. With 17 Irish Whiskey samples, your own whiskey blend creation and at least 4 full size Whiskey based cocktails (Irish Coffee is a cocktail) - you can experience some more than in just a long weekend. It also includes…
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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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One week on Ameland – West Frisian Islands
As globalisation and digitalisation progress, our society is changing faster and faster. Everyone is always reachable and even on holiday you are constantly connected to the rest of the world through emails, text messages, messenger messages and social media. To prevent this, you have to actively decide against it. One week on Ameland is just right for this.
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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.
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Roadtrip along the Algrave – Portugal
When thinking of the Algrave beautiful nature comes to mind, sprawling beaches and sunny weather. However this extensive region of the country also has a diverse and rich history of Roman, Moorish and Portuguese influences. A 5-7 day roadtrip along the Algrave is the ideal way to explore this area.
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Explore Da Lat – Between tourism and agriculture
Da Lat is a well loved tourism destination for domestic tourism in Vietnam. Almost every Vietnamese person you talk to about Da Lat will tell you that it is the most romantic city in the country. There are flower parks and paddle boat areas, as well as many cafes with a romantic view. Personally, I didn't quite get the romantic…
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Cat Ba Island – Add this island paradise to your travel plans now
Before "tourism development" takes over. With its serene nature, a bay that isn't yet as overrun as Ha Long Bay and the sprawling national park Cat Ba has been a hidden gem for the longest time. And it still is as of now. However Cat Ba Island has become more of a trend-destination among the rich, inspiring investors to buy…
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Sapa – In between mountains, fog and rice fields
When you follow travel pages on Instagram or TikTok and are interested in south-east Asia you will come across Sapa. Currently there seems to be a hype about this little northern Vietnamese mountain town. I had Sapa on my radar since 2019 and this year I went there. This is my honest experience and an overview of what to do…
