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5 IDEAL TRAVEL TIPS FOR HANOI
Hanoi is an attack on the senses, a truly global city which retains its individualism and sense of identity more than any other in the region. Heady, intoxicating and...
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5 IDEAL DISTRICTS TO VISIT IN HANOI
Unlike some of the world's major capitals, Hanoi manages to retain its cultural identity, uniqueness and charm whilst embracing tourism with arms wide open. Once you're in Hanoi, you...
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5 IDEAL PLACES TO EAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF PHO IN HANOI
Pho is Vietnam’s national dish and Hanoians live off the stuff. For breakfast, after a night out or for every meal of the day. It is said that Hanoi...
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IDEAL TRAVEL GUIDE: HOW TO SPEND 48 HOURS IN HANOI
Hanoi, Vietnam, is one of the most celebrated yet resolutely traditional of the Asian capitals. It is also, at times, an overwhelming city. Though not quite the sprawling mass...
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WHERE TO STAY: THE IDEAL HOTEL GUIDE TO HANOI
Hanoi, Vietnam’s buzzing, boisterous, baffling capital, is fast becoming one of the world’s most visited cities. That fact doesn’t surprise; it’s a thrilling place to visit, with history and...
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10 IDEAL INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS IN HANOI
It’s no secret that we here at IDEAL love pho. We’ve caused our fair share of debates in the pub decreeing it the best noodle dish in the world...
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: CHOPS, HANOI – THE IDEAL PLACE FOR A BANGING BURGER
Hanoi’s burger restaurant scene is so broad, so burgeoning, that a new opening barely registers anymore, let alone renders a visit. An online debate is ever more fervent, with...
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: ITACA LOUNGE, PHU QUOC – THE IDEAL PLACE FOR CHILLED OUT VIBES AND GREAT FOOD
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Phu Quoc, Vietnam. A beautiful, serene paradise which year on year is attracting more intrepid travellers and sunshine/seafood hungry Viets alike. It’s only natural that a collection of...
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5 IDEAL RESTAURANTS TO EAT AT IN PHU QUOC, VIETNAM
Phu Quoc, Vietnam, is an island on the up, with new hotel developments and restaurants cropping up as fast as the island will have them. Regardless of this, the...
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HOTEL REVIEW – BAMBOO COTTAGES, PHU QUOC – THE IDEAL PLACE FOR AN ECO-STAY
Eco-tourism is experiencing a vital, international surge in popularity but Vietnam, thus far, has been lagging behind. Huge resorts are pitching up all over the country’s coastlines, with Phu...
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SPA REVIEW: LA VERANDA, PHU QUOC – THE IDEAL PLACE FOR THE BEST MASSAGE EVER
We all know the drill, at the end of every spa treatment you're presented with a relaxing herbal tea and a form asking you to fill out your thoughts...