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Hiking on Marble Mountains Vietnam - Marble Mountains Monk Statues in the Greenery

THE Marble Mountains Day Trip No One Should Miss

The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) are a cluster of five unusual limestone and marble green peaks that rise dramatically from the flat landscape of a 200-year-old settlement in central Vietnam. Completely surrounded by the Non Nuoc Stone craft village – known for its ancient stone workshops and marble sculpture stores -, the mountains overlook and define the coastal area along the East Vietnam Sea.

Here’s my guide to exploring the magnificent peaks and lush forests of the Marble Mountains in one day. From wandering through ancient Buddhist temples and hidden caves filled with Vietnamese art to taking extraordinary hikes in one of the most unique natural settings. A day trip to the Marble Mountains is truly a must when visiting Da Nang.

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Best Greek Islands

Greece Summer Vacation: Best Greek Islands for Slow Travel & 2025 Holidays

The charming Greek Islands are among the best summer destinations in Greece. A paradise. That is mostly because on a Greece summer vacation, when time allows, slow travel and island hopping can effortlessly go hand in hand.

In our travel guide, we try to cover some of the top islands across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, iconic spots like Crete and Santorini, plus a few underrated gems. It includes short guidelines on how to make the most of a laid-back 2025 summer holiday.

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Ancient Palermo Street Food Markets

Palermo’s Historic Street Markets Guide

Visiting Palermo’s ancient street markets (with a tour guide or) on your own is one of the most immersive cultural experiences of all the things to do in Palermo, Sicily. These ancient markets famous for the vendors’ chants and amazing street food have been around since the middle ages.  In time, they served as filming locations for movies and advertisements, and were mentioned in magazines such as Forbes.

Ready for exploring south of Italy‘s fabulous food?

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