All places change. But, Asia is changing at a full gallop. If you blink, there will be a new building. Saigon was a real shocker. A new building is scheduled to open in a couple of months with a heliport. It will be 68-stories high and will house offices, luxury apartments and a hotel. So much for low-rise and low-income.
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If all goes well, Asia’s cruise industry may attract seven million passengers per year, three times the number than previously projected.
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I’m excited to be in one of my favorite cities. Watching the sun rise over Victoria Harbour and seeing the buildings on Hong Kong Island takes my breath away. The boats ranging from freighters, junks with red sails and cruise boats peacefully coexist.
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The The Metropole has always been the place to stay in Hanoi. Legends of the rich and famous, as well royalty, have made it their home. Located in the heart of Hanoi, it’s near the city’s Old Quarter. The hotel opened in 1901, although if the research is correct, the Colonial building was constructed a [...]
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Welcome to Vietnam. It’s a long trip from the U.S. If you’re not accustomed to Asian culture, it can cause culture shock. Many travelers would be well advised to join a tour group. But if you decide to come, you’ll leave learning a lot, the least of which having more of an insight into an important part of history.
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