Could Hue be the next Chiang Mai?
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Could Hue be the next Chiang Mai?
Hue and Chiang Mai are considered as the cultural capitals of their countries, and they also have moated old cities. Could Hue ever become an international hub like Chiang Mai?
Travel Reads
The British island that’s not in the UK
“Despite being ringed on all sides by the UK – Northern Ireland to west, Scotland to the north, England to the east and Wales to the south – the Isle of Man is not actually part of it.”
Welcome to Estonia’s Isle of Women
“What would life be like without men? On this tiny Baltic island, it’s business as usual. But its colorful, folkloric way of life is threatened by a dwindling population.”
Hotel reviews on TripAdvisor and Booking.com are (still) useless
“tl:dr The existing flaws are dizzying and likely beyond rescue.”
Travel Lists
50 Coolest Neighbourhoods to Visit Right Now
“These are the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world right now: a definitive list of the planet’s hottest cultural and culinary destinations in 2019.”
Travel Tips
25 People Share Their Hotel Hacks And Traveling Might Never Be The Same Again
“It shouldn’t take 5 stars for a hotel to provide the basics and make you feel welcome. However, the sad reality is that far from every hotel you stay at will be…”
Travel Quests
Great lengths
“One man’s quest to swim in Australia’s 1,000 public pools.”
Seen On Twitter
Natuurlijk doen wij ook mee aan de #tetrischallenge! Heb jij je altijd al afgevraagd wat er allemaal in een Transavia-vliegtuig zit? Wij laten het je graag zien!
Hoeveel spullen denk jij dat hier liggen?
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Probably the best #tetrischallenge I’ve seen so far.
Cafe with a view in Saigon.