Halong Bay is one of the most famous spots in Vietnam and consists of a series of amazing limestone islands which are also a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are some 2,000 islands located in Halong Bay and you will find many of them uninhabited and covered in gorgeous lush vegetation, making them perfect …
Nha Trang has made a name for itself as one of the prettiest seaside places in all of Vietnam and if you like sea and sand then this is certainly a great pick. This part of Vietnam is now firmly on the tourist trail and sees a large number of domestic visitors as well as …
Da Nang is not always included on travelers’ itineraries when they plan a trip to Vietnam, but this is such a shame as there is a huge amount to see and do here. This is the third largest city in Vietnam and offers visitors who make the trip here the perfect mix of modern and …
Hanoi is the vibrant capital of Vietnam and it is also one of the bright lights of cities in Asia. Vietnam, like many Asian cities, is transforming rapidly, but if you are looking for its historic heart then you will certainly find it in Hanoi. In addition to the gorgeous architecture, much of which dates …
The Chinese capital is without a doubt one of the most eclectically diverse and culturally rich hubs in Asia, with its signature blend of imperial history and thriving street attractions drawing in millions of visitors a year. From royal palaces and gardens to forward-thinking street food and heaving markets, Beijing is a non-stop thrill ride …
Hue is one of the most charming towns in Vietnam and is located on the banks of the beautifully named Perfume River. This part of Vietnam has a long and illustrious history as it used to be one of the main royal capitals of the country. As such, history lovers will find a huge amount …
A prosperous industrial city in the north of Mexico, Chihuahua is on the western flank of the desert of the same name. Chihuahua’s 18th-century cathedral is the outstanding Baroque monument in the north of the country and is the highlight of an engaging historic centre. A few giants of Mexican history lived in Chihuahua, either …
When the Spanish founded Mexico City in the 16th century they built everything on top of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. In the city’s Historic Centre there are Baroque monuments constructed with recycled pre-Columbian blocks, and the excavated ruins of the Templo Mayor sit beside the cathedral and National Palace. This sums up …
On the Mayan Riviera, Tulum is a coastal resort that has become fashionable over the last decade for its laid-back atmosphere and new age crowd. Some of Tulum’s allure comes from its long and wide beaches, peppered with beach clubs and cabaña lodgings, where servers bring everything you could want to your hammock or sun …
A high-rise holiday heaven, Cancún is a planned resort first laid out in the 1970s. Just the name” Cancún” stands for powdery white beaches, turquoise seas, attentive service and easy luxury. You may also think of rowdy students down for Spring Break, and it’s true that people come to Cancún to cut loose for up …