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Good Morning Vietnam
Even for the seasoned traveller, Vietnam can be a culture-shock where the old not-so-seamlessly blends with the new, and everything in between. You’ll be surprised at just how incredible this stunning country is and Pinnacle Worldwide Travel Consultancy will be happy to help you plan your trip. by Kate Wilson
Two places are a must to see
while visiting Vietnam, the first of these is the harbour town of Hoi An. This is a charming sleepy village, with plenty of culture, if that’s what you’re into. Having gained the status as a UNESCO world heritage site, Hoi An is the country’s best preserved ancient city. You can take a peek back in time into a 19th century merchant house, or explore an ancient temple. However, the town’s biggest, and best kept secret is that it is the country’s capital for tailoring, and I don’t mean cheap knock off tailoring. Bring along your measurements from your best Hugo Boss suit, and the tailors here will create you a bespoke suite from exquisite fabric, madeto-measure at a fraction of the price, you will be surprised at the quality you end up with. If you stop here for some dinner,
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let me recommended cao lau, the city’s own speciality in the form of noodles with bean sprouts, croutons, greens and pork, said to be prepared from water from the
Ba Le Well in the centre of town. If you’ve taken in all you can of Hoi An’s cultural delights, then it’s time to hit the beach. Just beyond Hoi An lies China