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Views: 4Hà Giang: notes for a first trip north
Vietnam's northernmost province is all limestone, switchbacks and river canyons. A few things worth knowing before you go.
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Views: 1Transport cards in Taiwan and Japan: the one thing to buy first
A rechargeable transport card saves time on trains, buses and even at the convenience store. A quick explainer for Taiwan and Japan.
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Views: 0A slow walk around Hoàn Kiếm Lake
The small lake at the heart of Hanoi is the easiest way into the city: a legend, a temple, an old quarter next door, and a walk anyone can do.
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Views: 0Planning around cherry blossom season in Japan
Cherry blossoms are beautiful and brief, and their timing changes every year. How to plan a trip around them without being disappointed.
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Views: 0How to eat your way through a Taiwanese night market
Night markets are where Taiwan eats, shops and plays after dark. A few habits help you get more out of them, and leave less rubbish behind.
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Views: 0Hội An old town: practical notes
Yellow walls, the Thu Bồn river and lanterns at night. Hội An is famous for good reasons, and a few simple choices make it much more enjoyable.
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Views: 0Osaka Castle, and how to read a Japanese castle
Osaka Castle is one of Japan's best-known landmarks. A little history helps you see what is original, what is rebuilt, and why the stone walls matter most.
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Views: 0Taiwan's east coast by train
Between the Central Mountain Range and the Pacific, the east coast is the slower, greener side of Taiwan. The railway makes it surprisingly easy to reach.
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Views: 0Temples and shrines in Kyoto: a short guide to etiquette
Kyoto has Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines side by side, and each has its own small customs. Knowing a few of them makes a visit calmer for everyone.
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Views: 0Taipei in a weekend: a simple plan for a first visit
Two days are not enough to know Taipei, but they are enough to like it. A loose plan built around the MRT, a few landmarks and the evenings.