Discovering Davao Oriental – Subangan Museum

Reading Time: 4 minutes Subangan Museum houses the skeleton of a giant sperm whale that was washed ashore in 2010. Aside from that, this two-storey complex showcases the unique flora and fauna of the province, its culture, the people and how they all thrived in this biodiverse province.

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Inside the Bay of Dragons: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Reading Time: 6 minutes Rising spectacularly like thousand sentinels in the ocean, Ha Long Bay is composed of 2000 islets made up of dense cluster of limestone monoliths, particularly called the Fengcong Karst in Chinese literature, with thick vegetation donning the top portions.

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Ha Giang’s Quan Ba Fairy Bosom

Reading Time: 3 minutes Two rounded breast like hills were formed on the valley of Tam Son Town, stood side by side as it is surrounded by intricate patchwork of fields. Unlike the erratic limestone formations that stretch around the area, these two are made from finely crushed limestones giving it their distinctive appearances.

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Hmong King’s Palace – Vietnam’s Golden Triangle Opium Link

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ancient Sa Moc Trees lined up a 15 stone steps leading up into a fortress too big for the venerable commune of Sa Phin. With Cherry Blossom trees flanking the garden, the two story mansion stood right before us.

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Lung Cu Flag Pole: Vietnam’s Last Vestige

Reading Time: 4 minutes From the base of the mountain, it will take you around 380 steps to the entrance of the flag point. The base is carved with patterns of Dong Son drums, where the place got its name, thus a symbol of Vietnamese culture. Then a circular staircase with small crevices will give you a glimpse of what awaits at the top.

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Ma Pi Leng: The Legendary Mountain Pass Above the Clouds

Reading Time: 4 minutes It was both beautiful and dangerous – sharp and blind curves, hairpin switchbacks, and serpentine stretches of roads that is barely enough for two vehicles traversing the opposite directions. Boasting striking scenery amidst deep chasms, the mountain pass lives up to its name of being the most treacherous of the four great mountain passes of Vietnam (alongside Pha Din Pass, O Quy Ho pass and Khau Pha Pass).

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Hanoi, Vietnam: One Night Only in the Charming Old Quarters

Reading Time: 6 minutes The streets came alive again in a different setting this time, the stores were awash in the glow of neon signs of cafes, the amber glow from the restaurant dim lights, the flashy boutique’s mood lighting, and the makeshift festooned bulbs lining the low stools across the sidewalks.

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