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Mieu Gate inside Hue’s Forbidden City, an ornate historic entrance photographed on a Hue day trip from Hoi An, with intricate carvings and royal architecture framing the courtyard.

Mieu Gate inside Hue’s Forbidden City, an ornate historic entrance photographed on a Hue day trip from Hoi An, with intricate carvings and royal architecture framing the courtyard.

Hue Day Trip from Hoi An: DIY Itinerary by Private Car

Shal & James

Jan 167 min read

Standing in the doorway of an ancient temple at My Son Sanctuary, surrounded by weathered stone ruins, captured during a My Son Sanctuary tour from Hoi An.

Standing in the doorway of an ancient temple at My Son Sanctuary, surrounded by weathered stone ruins, captured during a My Son Sanctuary tour from Hoi An.

Private My Son Sanctuary Tour from Hoi An (Including the Marble Mountains)

Shal & James

Jan 155 min read

Lanterns drift, boats glide, and the riverbank glows like a dream along Hoi An’s Hoai River at night. James & Shal on a lantern release boat ride, one of the top things to do in Hoi An.

Lanterns drift, boats glide, and the riverbank glows like a dream along Hoi An’s Hoai River at night. James & Shal on a lantern release boat ride, one of the top things to do in Hoi An.

15 Best Things to Do in Hoi An: What’s Worth It & How the Ticket System Actually Works

Shal & James

Jan 1514 min read

Where to See the Best Porto Tiles

Where to See the Best Porto Tiles

Where to See the Best Porto Tiles

Shal & James

Dec 4, 20254 min read

Shal toasting James with a pastel de nata in the rose garden at Taylor's Port Cellars in Porto.

Shal toasting James with a pastel de nata in the rose garden at Taylor's Port Cellars in Porto.

Pastel de Nata Porto: Our Top 4 Spots for the Perfect Custard Tart

Shal & James

Dec 3, 20254 min read

James hanging with the guards at the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza during the Afonsina Fair (as you do).

James hanging with the guards at the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza during the Afonsina Fair (as you do).

Guimarães Day Trip from Porto: Is It Worth It? (+ Itinerary)

Shal & James

Nov 11, 20257 min read

DIY Douro Valley Day Trip from Porto: The Easiest Way (+ Itinerary)

DIY Douro Valley Day Trip from Porto: The Easiest Way (+ Itinerary)

DIY Douro Valley Day Trip from Porto: The Easiest Way (+ Itinerary)

Shal & James

Sep 12, 20257 min read

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