The historic port city of Haiphong
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Notes on Haiphong – A historic port city in Northern Vietnam
Haiphong is the third largest city in Vietnam, and apart from being an industrial port city it has a historic city centre that should attract more tourists than it does.
Hanoi to Haiphong by train
A guide to the Hanoi-Haiphong railway - buying tickets, trip review, and a proposed railway from Kunming to Haiphong.
Travel Reads
A Visit to Sealand, the World’s Tiniest Nation
“The absurd and remarkable story of Sealand, a “micronation” on an eerie metal platform, tells us plenty about libertarianism, national sovereignty, and the lawlessness of the ocean.”
Where Libraries are the Tourist Attractions
“In the past few years dozens have opened across the world, resembling nothing like the book-depot versions from the past.”
Ryugyong Hotel: The story of North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom'
“The 1,083-foot Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang, was supposed to be the world’s tallest hotel. But after 32 years, it’s still not open.”
Inside Robert Ballard's search for Amelia Earhart’s airplane
“Many attempts have been made to discover the famed aviator’s fate, but never with the technological tools at Robert Ballard’s disposal.”
The Permafrost Express railway heads to the coldest city in the world in the heart of Siberia
“The way to the coldest city in the world is finally open, with a railway that runs for 900km on the permafrost at the heart of Siberia.”
Seen On Twitter
Not something you see every day in Australia. Kangaroos in the snow.
#Wildoz #Kangaroos #Snow https://t.co/ospCngUa98