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Getaway Musashi Sakai and Nakano

25/09/2024

This trip was planned to visit some friends who live in Japan. I had not been there for twenty years, and the only previous visit was for work reasons. On that occasion, I did not have time to...

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Getaway Bohol

16/08/2020

Philippines was one of my dreams. I often received photos of paradisiacal beaches and exuberant nature of this exotic country and this made me sure that visiting it would be a success. So it was...

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I was planning a trip to the Philippines. I was excited to know this exotic country; but while I was organizing it, I thought it would be a great idea to make a three-day stop in Shanghai. I was not...

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Getaway Ho Chi Minh (Saigón)

04/06/2018

I know it's ugly to compare; but I also know that, sometimes, it's hard not to do it. In this case, it is inevitable to compare Ho Chi Minh with Hanoi. They are the two greatest cities of Vietnam...

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Getaway Sapa

15/02/2012

Sapa, for me, is special. I always say that this is one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever experienced. In fact, one of the reasons why I always recommend going to Vietnam is precisely for...

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Getaway Halong Bay

23/01/2012

Awesome. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen. It is a common destination known all around the world and, to be honest, too many people travel there nowadays but I assure you...

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Getaway Hanoi Old Town

08/12/2011

Hanoi is one of the most seductive cities in Asia. Or, at least, it seemed that to me. When I was organizing the trip to Vietnam, I knew that Halong, Hoian and Sapa would fascinate me so much that I...

Accommodation Asia Hotels

Hotel "Sofitel Legend Metropole"

09/11/2011

The hotel is emblematic. It is a luxury hotel in colonial and neoclassical style. It is impeccably restored with exquisite design. It is elegant and refined. They take care and pamper all the details...