Hong Kong is one of those destinations where there always seems to be something happening. One minute you can be surrounded by skyscrapers and busy streets, and not long afterwards you can be crossing the harbour on a ferry, wandering through a local market or heading out to one of the quieter islands. There is
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There are places we visit when travelling that we know will stay with us long after we leave. Not because they are beautiful or exciting, but because they ask us to stop, listen and remember. In Phnom Penh, two such places are the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Genocidal Center. Both preserve the
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Cambodia is a country of ancient temples, busy cities, rural villages and a history that is both fascinating and incredibly difficult. For many travellers, Angkor Wat is the reason Cambodia first appears on the travel list, but there is much more to the country than its most famous temple. From the streets and markets of
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Cambodia may be best known for Angkor Wat, but there is much more to experience once you start exploring. Ancient temples, busy markets, riverfront cities, local food and everyday life all sit alongside places that tell the story of Cambodia’s more recent past. Whether Cambodia is your main destination or part of a wider Southeast
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Getting around Vietnam can look a little overwhelming when you first start planning. It’s a long, narrow country, and the places most travellers want to visit can be hundreds of kilometres apart. What looks reasonably close on a map can turn into a very long day on the road. The good news is that Vietnam
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Hanoi is a city where historic streets, beautiful lakes, traditional markets and modern life come together in a wonderfully chaotic way. Vietnam’s capital is known for its Old Quarter, incredible street food and rich cultural heritage, but it is also a place where everyday life is just as fascinating as the major attractions. From watching
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Vietnam is one of those countries where there is far more to see and do than most travellers will ever have time for. From the busy streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to ancient towns, beaches, limestone mountains and the incredible scenery of Halong Bay, narrowing down what to include can be harder
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Vietnam was always going to be a country where we ate well, but we didn’t expect the food to become such a big part of our journey. From tiny street stalls and busy markets to family-run eateries and organised food tours, some of our favourite memories of Vietnam revolve around what we were eating and
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Ho Chi Minh City was our final stop in Vietnam and by the time we arrived, we felt like we had finally worked out how Vietnam moved. The traffic that had seemed completely overwhelming when we first arrived in Hanoi no longer felt quite so intimidating, and getting around the city was much easier once
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Da Nang is one of central Vietnam’s major cities and, for many travellers, the gateway to Hoi An and the surrounding region. With its international airport, long coastline and easy access to some of the area’s biggest attractions, it makes sense to spend a little time exploring before continuing south to Hoi An. Why Combine
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