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The Marble Mountains
When we first decided to visit the Marble Mountains, my first thought was that it was kind of strange to visit mountains and why was it highly recommended by all the guides. The Marble Mountains includes 5 different mountains named after the elements...
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From Hoi An to Hue - Part 1
A boat trip on the perfume river is a nice way to explore the surroundings of Hue. A myriad of monuments are lying along this river and it is a relaxing way to discover the area. The first stop is to discover the An Hien garden house which was the residence...
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From Hoi An to Hue - Part 2
The second tomb is way different than the first one. The Khai Dinh emperor is the result of a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and French architectural styles. Compared to the rather grey and dark outside, the inside tomb comes as a surprise. A golden...
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Cooking class - The local market
As we just love food, kitchen classes wherever we go are compulsory. It doesn’t always mean that we are going to cook again the same dishes at home but it is a great way to discover a culture and understand better what you eat. It is one of the favorite...
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Cooking class - Time to learn
In an open air area surrounded by coconut water trees and the river, the class can start. We are learning how to make 4 famous Vietnamese dishes. As a starter, we will prepare the “Goi Cuon”. Even if you don’t recognize the name, I am sure you are very...
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Ninh Binh - Tam Coc
After few days in Central Vietnam, we are taking a night train to Ninh Binh – around 12 hours in a soft sleeper compartment! The bed was small but surprisingly comfortable; of course, I slept from the departure until our stop in Ninh Binh which was not...
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Surroundings of Ninh Binh
Divided into three levels, the Bich Dong pagoda is impressive. From the upper pagoda, the view of the river and the mountain is relaxing. At the end of one road, a peaceful temple can be found – it is the Thai Vi Temple. Inside, we found a very old man...
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Real vietnamese food
The food in Vietnam is just made from heaven, exactly as Cecile and Chris told us prior to our trip! With their restaurant recommendations, we have tried almost everything we could during our stay… The range of restaurant is similar than the one in Hong...
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A way to a man's heart is through his stomach...
Eating in Vietnam was a huge part of our holiday! Spending Christmas and the New Year’s Eve in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh were two more reasons to indulge ourselves in some very good restaurants… But does anyone really need an excuse to eat, as G. B. Shaw...
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First day in Halong Bay
Halong Bay, one of the world’s natural wonders, is the most popular touristic destination in Vietnam. With around 3,000 limestone islands, the bay offers incredible sceneries. When we first arrived at the harbor, we were told that more than 400 junks...
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Shanghai - The Bund
Direction Shanghai for a long week end! An easy program has been set up: visits, visits and some rest of course. The good news is I don’t have a cast anymore… the bad news is I am still not able to walk too long as I am just getting used to walk again!...
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Shanghai - Yuyuan Garden
I heard and read a lot about Yuyuan Garden and the fact that hordes of people were visiting this place every single day making it too crowded to truly appreciate its splendor… We took the decision to be there for the opening of the garden at 8.30am to...
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Po Toi Island
Situated South East of Hong Kong Island, Po Toi is not a usual week end destination. The population here is around 200 and it is known for its rock formations and its only seafood restaurant where people on junks usually come to for their lunch. After...
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Hi from "Vicente"
A typhoon, named “Vicente”, has hit Hong Kong from Monday 6pm to Tuesday morning around 10.30 am. The signal 10 was raised during the night for few hours only when the typhoon was at less than 100 kilometers from HK. It is the highest signal for a typhoon...
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Welcome to JF in the Macao old town
After 3 years and a half of my life living overseas, it is the first time that a member of my family is visiting me! By the way… Shame on you!!! So here comes my little brother JF for a week in Hong Kong. As I was working during the day, he spent his...
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A taste of the Brunch at the Intercontinental
Because what would be life without great food? A tasty brunch before JF departure was number one priority on our “To-Do List”! So let’s go to a new place for a new try: the Intercontinental Sunday Brunch in TST. The buffet was amazing, plenty of seafood,...
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Abercrombie is now in HK!
Nothing to be said... Abercrombie opening means bunches of half naked guys spending time around HK for the launch of the brand... They opened their first store in Hong Kong this Saturday so I had to get my picture there!!!!!! Of course, not many guys...
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Guangzhou - Qingping market and Shamian Island
Visiting Guangzhou has been on our schedule for more than a year now. After a first bad impression from Xavier last year due to a delay on one flight, he made a clever deal to accept this week end away: We go to Guangzhou and sleep in a nice hotel. In...
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The Gangnam Style
Because September and October are always two very busy months at work, here is a video for you to relax and wait for some updates on my blog. This video was done by a Korean artist called Psy. It is making fun of the luxurious and lavish "Gangnam district"...
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The hike season is back
After a long summer without hiking because of my foot recovery and the hot weather, it was time to start again our little Sunday sessions! Back on track for a moderate hike from Tai O to the Infinity Rock Pool in Lantau, the team counts 6 members this...
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Xi'An and The Mount Huashan - Part 1
It’s a beautiful day and we are going to visit the Mount Hua. Of course, we cannot escape the first step of this visit: a nice and long bus ride to get there! We are starting to get used to buses these days even if it is also a bit tiring to have to do...
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A nice guesthouse in Xi'An
Because you might be looking for a nice place to sleep in Xi’an and we found the perfect one! This place is called the 7 sages Youth hostel and is located in the center of Xi’an, not far from the old city wall. It exists since more than 100 years and...
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Xi'An and The Mount Huashan - Part 2
It is said this hiking trail is the world’s most dangerous hiking trail. I wouldn’t go that far but if you are subject to vertigo, this is definitely not that easy! A small break on the last peak before starting the way down is welcome! The way down the...
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Xi'An and the Terracotta Army
First day in Xi’an and we decided to go see the Terracotta Army. Best decision ever as it was a relatively calm day for tourists and with the long week end coming up, the following day will see thousands of tourists trying to catch the bus to this place!...
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Xi'An and the "Renault" Pagoda
The weirdest day ever in Xi’an… welcome to Disneyland! I am kidding.. .we are supposed to visit an ancient pagoda today. I am sorry I can’t even remember the name of the pagoda we are supposed to be here for! The only thing I can remember from this visit...
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