The Travel Journal

Stories written by Mattia,
for those who are serious about getting started.

Stories of those who return and those who leave

Travel stories, interviews, tips on where to go.

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Why is Hanoi the ideal destination to start your solo travel journey? Discover the answer, through the metaphor of a swimming pool, Forbes data, and the charm of the Old Quarter.

Hanoi: learning to swim with pleasure
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Discover the Ha Giang Loop: 3 days on two wheels amidst spectacular mountains, rivers, local traditions, and the dilemma between mass tourism and sustainability.

Ha Giang Loop: The Journey Within the Journey of Vietnam
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What are sleeping buses in Vietnam and how do they "work"?

Sleeping bus: a vehicle, a bed, Vietnam
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Discover Da Nang, the gem of Central Vietnam: visas, costs, natural co-working spaces, surfing, and the secrets of specialty coffee between the sea and digital nomadism.

Da Nang: Vietnam's ideal spot for digital nomads
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Have you ever gotten off at the wrong stop and found the perfect place? Discover Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site in Vietnam, amidst lanterns, canals, and life lessons.

Hoi An: The Unexpected Stop on a Masterful Vietnamese Journey
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Explore Da Lat, from the secrets of Vietnamese coffee, the incredible Maze Bar, and night markets. Discover the slow and magical side of Vietnam with Tabishi.

Da Lat: the place in Vietnam where you drink coffee with your head in the clouds
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