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It takes a lot of energy, but visiting Singapore's neighborhoods on foot gives many interesting and unexpected encounters that cannot hold a candle to the fast subway travel by the highly efficient subway.
Singapore has managed to collect a small set of elements that are so recognizable to become a symbol, an iconic place that nonetheless attracts visitors with the richness of its culinary scene, with the architectural prowess of Marina Bay, with the ease of getting around in an Asian country where the English language is spoken fluently even in the markets of China Town, and, why not, with its location that makes it a transit point for many routes to the Far East
What do I eat in Singapore? The answer is simple: whatever you desire. There are no limits to what you can find in Singapore in terms of cuisine. Singapore is a crossroads of cultures and people, each of the generations that have passed through this small island have brought different flavors, textures, and ways of eating.
Few know that Central Vietnam hides as many as 3 of the 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites found in the whole nation. Less well known among foreign travelers, the small towns of Huế and Hội An, and the archaeological site of Mỹ Sơn are fascinating destinations for a less conventional Vietnam trip, off the beaten track, and at an ideal pace for family travels.
In the hinterland of the coastal region of Đà Nẵng, Central Vietnam, lies this archaeological site that houses some ruins of the Cham civilization, built over a period of about 10 centuries, starting in the 4th century AD. The site is located in a valley surrounded by high mountains covered by dense and lush forest, far from the noise of the surrounding villages.
Despite Hoi An's historic beauty and an honored place among UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it is the magic of the atmosphere that permeates its pedestrian streets that leaves a mark on the memory. The chaos, the smells, the noises, the colors, all in perfect harmony in the imperfection of its details. A truly magical place that invites you to experience, rather than see.
Hội An is a whirlwind of vitality, full of stores, cafes, restaurants and activities of all kinds. Among the multitude of tourist-catching places, it's a bit difficult to navigate, so you can turn to this list of the places and activities we loved most in this glittering little corner of Vietnam.
Huế is a place that thrives on contrasts: a stupendous imperial city aging in sun and rain, majestic tombs dotting modest villages, garden houses hidden among vegetation far from prying eyes, a dense modern town bustling with hundreds of uncontrolled horns and groups of locals practicing Tai Chi next to a temple on the riverbank , restaurants with music blaring in front of hunched-over grannies cooking street food, surrounded by smoke and hiding in the shade of a nón lá.
Central Vietnamese cuisine is said to be among the most elaborate and tasty, so be sure to try some of these dishes.
It would take a lifetime to explore them all, but these are the must-see ancient monuments on a trip to Beijing
In the valleys of Longsheng, among the deep gorges, there is an oasis of peace and tranquility still unbeaten
Whatever season you choose for your trip, including a stop in the rice paddies will always be an unforgettable experience
The Li River Cruise takes you to the village of Yangshuo and is the best way to enjoy the karstic landscape of Guilin
A huge city, incorporated over the centuries by the new districts of the modern Beijing, consists of a chessboard of more than 900 buildings, once inhabited by the Ming imperial family
Between historical monuments and the expanses of anonymous office buildings, Beijing also hides some must-see pearls of contemporary architecture
A majestic monument in an oasis of peace in the mountains of Jinshanling
Watch Hong Kong from above away from the crowds of tourists
Suggestive sequences of walls and windows, of peeling plaster and falling tiles, of installations climbing claustrophobic gaps between one wall and the other
The heart of Hong Kong is a dense agglomeration of skyward-facing buildings, which thin out from the dense harbour front to the hill called The Peak
