Frequent Traveller News Welcome, and we hope you’re having a wonderful day. Have you ever come across a city that feels like it belongs to two completely different worlds at once? One where ancient traditions sit alongside futuristic skylines, and winding rivers cut through mountainous landscapes. That is exactly how we felt exploring the remarkable destination of Chongqing in southwest China. From lantern-lit historic streets and bustling riverside neighbourhoods to bold local flavours and unforgettable river views, this city is packed with moments that surprise you at every turn. Add in scenic cable cars, unique architecture and a food scene that is famous across the country, and it quickly becomes a place that stays with you long after you leave. If you love destinations that feel a little unexpected and full of character, this one should be on your radar. Just a quick heads up that our Black Friday travel deals are wrapping up soon. If you have been thinking about booking a trip, tour or travel extra for your next adventure, now is the time to jump on it before the savings disappear. 👉 See the Black Friday travel deals here Happy travels, Are you travelling soon? Use our links below to book! Accommodations - We recommend booking.com Disclaimer: This email may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help reduce the ever-increasing costs of keeping our site up. Thanks! We hope you enjoy our articles and as always feel free to contact us if you have any travel questions. We wish everyone the absolute best, stay safe, well and continue to keep your dreams alive whatever they may be. Ros and Alan Official Member of Australian Society of Travel Writers. |
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Frequent Traveller News VISIT OUR BLOG | RESOURCES | ABOUT US Hi Reader, We’re currently travelling through Vietnam and again just visited a place we once avoided for years. Ba Na Hills. It actually took us multiple trips to the region before we finally went, and now we’ve been three times. That probably tells you something. Before visiting, we weren’t convinced. It’s not a cultural site, and it’s not really what people picture when they think of Vietnam. It’s a mountaintop resort and theme...
Frequent Traveller News VISIT OUR BLOG | RESOURCES | ABOUT US Hi Reader, Just a quick update from us. We’re currently travelling Vietnam and have been spending a bit of time in South East Asia again. One thing that always comes up over here is the language barrier. Day to day it is usually fine. Ordering food, getting around, booking things. No issues. But it did get us thinking… What would we actually do if we needed to see a doctor while travelling? Something we looked into Out of...
Frequent Traveller News VISIT OUR BLOG | RESOURCES | ABOUT US Hi Reader, We’ve just landed in Vietnam and this ended up being one of the easiest arrivals we’ve ever had. You might remember we mentioned trying the fast-track immigration service in Ho Chi Minh City. Honestly, it was one of the best travel decisions we’ve made. We landed at 9:00pm to a packed immigration hall, with hundreds of people already in line. Instead of joining them, we were met by a representative and taken straight to...