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10 of the Best Restaurants in Ravello, Including Sea Views to Gasp Over
April 12, 2025
Perched 365 meters above sea level, romantic Ravello is one of the Amalfi Coast’s hilltop towns; once a destination of musicians, poets, and dreamers. After …
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9 Spots For The Best Brunch In Rome For Late Risers
April 11, 2025
Serious question here: who doesn’t like brunch? The ideal combination between breakfast and lunch, brunch is perfect for a country like Italy. Here, waking up …
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Best Street Food in Rome: The Local Guide
April 5, 2025
Italy’s food is definitely one of the biggest reasons why I’ve always felt drawn to explore the country and its culture. The first Italian city …
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8 Best Cafes in Florence, Italy for Brunch & Excellent Coffee
April 3, 2025
Is there really a better country for cafe culture than Italy? But before I go any further, by cafe culture I mean spending hours drinking …
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Where to Find the Best Pasta in Florence: Ultimate Guide for 2025
April 2, 2025
There’s not one single city in Italy where you won’t find pasta; it’s a household staple of Italian cuisine. In saying that, each region and …
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Nightlife in Florence Italy, from Artist’s Bars to Hidden Bakeries
March 31, 2025
Much to some people’s surprise, Florence isn’t a crazy big city, nor does it have a cosmopolitan sort of vibe. That’s something I used to …
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9 Vegan Restaurants In Florence For Plant-Based Eaters
March 25, 2025
Sometimes, you find yourself in a country where there isn’t always an overload of vegan options. This shouldn’t be a factor stopping you from exploring …
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8 Best Beaches in Pattaya For Swimming And Seafood
March 19, 2025
Searching for a sweet beach escape or at least to dip your toes into the ocean in Thailand? If you’re heading to Pattaya, you’re probably …
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10 Best Hoi An Day Trips: Islands, Sanctuaries & More
March 18, 2025
One could easily spend a week just chilling out around Hoi An, meandering its picturesque streets and drinking cocktails down at the beaches. I get …
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10 Best Restaurants In Pattaya: Fine-dining, Views and Beachfront Locations
March 15, 2025
Blessed with a beachfront-meets-urban cityscape, the restaurant scene in Pattaya sets itself apart with location, views, and, of course, great food. Whether you’re visiting as …
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7 Best Things To Do In Pattaya: 2-Hours From Bangkok!
March 12, 2025
A popular day-trip spot for travelers based in Bangkok who are searching for some TLSea, Pattaya is only two hours from Thailand’s capital city! Of …
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Best Street Food in Florence: Schiacciata, Coccoli, Gelato & More!
March 6, 2025
Toscana’s capital city is a place of food Elysium, and should be at the top of any list for foodies out there reading this — …
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12 Best Restaurants in Florence, Italy From Bistros to Michelin Stars
March 4, 2025
After traveling all around Italy, the cuisine from Florence remains etched as some of my favorite! I’m usually a seafood gal, so even I was …
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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Everything You Need to Know
March 3, 2025
Has Vietnam been on your radar for the longest of times, yet you still can’t decide if the North or South is more your glass …
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The Ultimate Guide to Mai Chau: Vietnam’s Hidden Gem
March 1, 2025
Have you ever heard of Mai Chau? To tell you the truth, I hadn’t heard about this rice-terrace countryside escape until I moved to Hanoi …
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Ultimate 4 Days Hanoi Itinerary: An Insider’s Perspective
February 26, 2025
Forget about the typical touristy things to do. If you’re after an itinerary for Vietnam’s capital city full of must-see landmarks and attractions that you …
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Ultimate Guide of the 10 Best Things To Do In Hue, Vietnam
February 24, 2025
One of my favorite things about Vietnam, and that I think a lot of travelers could take for granted before they’ve visited, is that no …
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Ultimate Ho Chi Minh City 3-Day Itinerary: A Local’s Guide
February 18, 2025
Along with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City clocks in at Vietnam’s most visited city. Travelers arrive from near and far to experience this iconic destination, …
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Top Things to Do in Nha Trang, A Southern Coastal Oasis
February 16, 2025
Spanning Vietnam’s South Central Coast, and forming part of the Khánh Hòa Province, Nha Trang is an epic beachside alternative to major Southern cities such …
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12 Best Hanoi Museums to Explore, From History to Geology
February 14, 2025
I must be honest, I know museums aren’t for everyone. Some people prefer to spend their time doing outdoorsy things, others think museums are too …
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11 Hoi An Cafes For Excellent Coffee, Brunch & Old Town Views
February 9, 2025
My heart remains etched in Hoi An forever, and I love everything about this radiant little town in Central Vietnam, from its terra cotta-laden alleyways …
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7 Best Hoi An Beaches to Spend the Day
February 4, 2025
Unlike certain parts of Vietnam, Hoi An is blessed with amazing weather pretty much all year round. The sun is always out to play, the …
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A Local’s Guide: The Perfect 3-Day Sapa Itinerary for First-Timers
February 3, 2025
Unfolding rice terraces that seem to never end no matter how far into the horizon you stare, scattered villages home to unique tribes, floating low-hanging …
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9 Best Cafes in Nha Trang, Vietnam for Coffee and a Bite
February 1, 2025
When you’ve had enough sunshine for one afternoon or are searching for the perfect spot to kickstart your day, the cafes in Nha Trang are …
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10 Unique Things to Do in Magical Dalat, Vietnam
January 25, 2025
Things are about to get all kinds of weird and wonderful in this southern highlands city, perched 1,500 meters above sea level. One for the artists, …
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The Ultimate Insider 3-Day Hanoi Itinerary
January 22, 2025
Are you ready for a wild ride? Of Vietnam’s cities, there’s no place quite like Hanoi, and I was lucky enough to call the capital …
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11 Best Hoi An Food Showcasing The Ancient Town’s Fusion Heritage
January 18, 2025
Out of all the Vietnamese cities and towns, Hoi An’s cuisine is my ultimate. With its Chinese, Japanese, and French influences, you’ll notice a fusion …
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Feel on Top of the World at a Rooftop Bar in Ho Chi Minh City
January 8, 2025
A melting pot of skyscrapers, skinny buildings that double as local homes (which is very typical in Vietnam, as family houses are built into multiple …
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9 Best Vegan Restaurants in Hoi An, Vietnam for 2025
January 2, 2025
Born and bred in South Africa, I don’t think I need to elaborate on how important animals are to me. I’m a mega animal advocate …
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9 Best Beaches in Danang, Vietnam All Year Round
December 29, 2024
Hailing from sunny South Africa, Durban in particular, I grew up in the water. The city which I’m from is hot and humid all year …
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10 Best Bars in Hanoi for Creative Cocktails and Inspiring Menus
December 23, 2024
Flaming cocktails, drinks inspired by the streets of Hanoi, and bars considered some of the best in Asia – they might even give cocktail bars …
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11 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City for 2025
December 19, 2024
If anyone ever told you vegetarian food was boring, these vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City prove everyone wrong! In my opinion, it’s some …
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Discover the Best French Restaurants in Hanoi for 2025
December 18, 2024
A quick history lesson before we dive in. Did you know Hanoi was colonized by the French from 1902 to 1945? There is still plenty …
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The Two Week Vietnam Itinerary You Need for 2025
December 14, 2024
No matter where you are in Vietnam, expect to uncover something unique, whether it’s the landscapes, traditions, food, or culture — even the dialect differs …
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11 Must-Try Sapa Foods and 1 to Avoid on Your Next Vietnam Trip
December 10, 2024
Perched 1600 meters above sea level, where hillsides are enveloped in low-hanging clouds, rivers flow through the mountains, bamboo forests engulf the local landscapes, and …
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Coffeeholics: Check These 10 Best Coffee Shops in Hanoi for 2025
December 9, 2024
Calling all coffee snobs (that’s me) and connoisseurs! If there’s one Southeast Asian country that knows what’s up when it comes to coffee, it’s got …
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This is the Right Way to Spend One Day in Ho Chi Minh City
December 6, 2024
With the ocean nearby, the Mekong Delta not far away, skyscrapers taking over the horizon, incredible eateries and bars, and some of the country’s most …
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11 Traditional Foods in Hanoi You Have to Try
November 29, 2024
Rice (in various forms), cilantro (coriander), meat such as beef and duck, chili, and star anise are the primary ingredients, notes, and flavor profiles you’ll …
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Discover the 10 Best Restaurants in Nha Trang, Vietnam for 2025
November 25, 2024
I’m a child of the ocean through and through, and Vietnam’s coastal cities are always a gem on my travel itinerary. Sprawling the coastline in …
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14 Delicious Vegetarian Vietnamese Food to try in Vietnam
November 13, 2024
Are you traveling to Vietnam and curious about its vegetarian offerings? Fret not, our animal-loving friends, you’re in good culinary hands in the Land of …
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These Are the 11 Must-Try Street Foods in Hanoi
November 12, 2024
Oh, Hanoi, how I do love you and your street food! Now made famous around the world, there’s a reason why chefs and foodies alike …
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9 Best Restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter for 2025
November 6, 2024
Whether it’s your first or fifth time in Vietnam’s colorful capital, there never seems to be quite enough time to eat your way through the …
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10 Best Cafes in Hanoi for 2025 According to Locals
November 4, 2024
Hanoi’s cafe culture isn’t just synonymous with coffee, it’s a way of life in the Vietnamese capital. And the best place to experience that is at …
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10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Cape Town with Exceptional Views
October 31, 2024
Seafood lovers: If you’re en route to Cape Town and are in the mood for a pescatarian feast, you’ve arrived in the right city. King-sized …