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Hue: A City Echoing Vietnam’s Imperial Past

Bino — Sat, 25 May 2013 06:49:09 +0000

Deep in the heart of Vietnam lies Hue, a city that’s a bit out of the way for most travelers (which may actually be a good thing) but is a treasure trove of cultural attractions. Hue was the imperial capital of Vietnam in the 1800’s, during a time when the country practiced a dynastic form...

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The UNESCO World Heritage Towns of Southeast Asia

Bino — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:41:04 +0000

As a destination that’s well known for its diversity, the essence of a trip to Southeast Asia for most would probably include a rundown of the well-known ancient ruins, beaches and secluded islands, through natural landscapes and tropical rainforests and generally having a good time in the region’s megacities. A not so prominent (and less...

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Eleven Places to See in Southeast Asia

Bino — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:20 +0000

It took me over a year to post Part 2 of my Southeast Asian roundup, my little ode to this dynamic and diverse region which I call home. One year on and I still find myself traveling around Southeast Asia though now it’s mostly for work, transit or for back and forth trips between Manila...

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Ha-Ha-Ha Long Bay

Bino — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:46:03 +0000

The sole reason why we decided to have a 3-day Hanoi trip instead of making it a Saturday-Sunday affair was because of Ha Long Bay. The name has been entrenched so strongly in many a travelers’ minds that it’s become one of the must-visit places in Southeast Asia. With a name that literally means “Descending...

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Exploring the Streets of Hanoi, Pt2

Bino — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:13:35 +0000

ho chi minh mausoleum On our last day in Hanoi, we again ventured to see what the city has to offer – this time focusing on the western portion. As it was a sunny day (a rarity by Hanoi’s standards as it is one very cloudy city), we started early in the morning and made...

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Exploring the Streets of Hanoi, Pt1

Bino — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:21:39 +0000

Hanoi is one of those cities that I kept at the back of my mind for the longest time, like a page bookmarked for future reading. I had initially “bookmarked” it in 2007 when I first visited Vietnam but only had the time for Ho Chi Minh City. I was reminded about it in 2009...

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