Shimmer Shine Sojourn

You don’t just book a stay at Cat Ba Beach Flamingo Resort for the luxury room, you do it to own one of the most radiant sunrise and sunset views over Lan Ha Bay . Spending your days here means waking up to an endless ocean breeze and watching the emerald waters change color right from your balcony. This is your slow travel guide to discovering how this beautiful cliffside retreat serves as the perfect lens to experience the true, airy soul of the island. In harmony with nature Finding Stillness on the Balcony A private balcony opening up to the serene waters of Lan Ha Bay. The resort is truly blessed with perhaps the finest location on Cat Ba Island , overlooking Lan Ha Bay with its own private beach for guests. Truth be told, while the service may not be completely flawless yet, it is the breathtaking location that draws so many travelers here for a memorable summer escape. Lush greenery tucked right beneath our feet. The poetic charm of Cat Ba’s coastal waters. But perhaps, I will...

Visiting Akihabara, the famed electric town , on two separate occasions left me with the distinct impression of experiencing two entirely different worlds. A shimmering, quiet neighborhood bathed in the soft glow of the evening. A few narrow side streets still hum with the soft murmur of footsteps. It was a place whose name I had known for a long time. Arriving with a heart full of anticipation, I found myself wandering from one wonder to another. I never expected Tokyo could be this deeply fascinating, and my mind was filled with a whirlwind of curious questions... These familiar vending machines stand as quiet constants on almost every corner. A massive Genshin banner, though I'm left wondering whether it's a character from a game or an anime. Brilliant neon billboards continue to illuminate the nightscape. A wider lens into the luminescent soul of Akihabara at night. My very first encounter with Akihabara was at nine in the evening. By then, the street seemed to have alread...

Era Cruise - The Best Part? Your Own Giant Cabin Sailing through Lan Ha Bay is one of those experiences I keep coming back to. I’ve done it a few times now, but honestly? I’d go again in a heartbeat. This time, I hopped on the Era Cruise ,  a cruise that mainly explores the peaceful waters of Lan Ha Bay. Cruises around this area are usually divided into two types, ones that go through Ha Long Bay , and ones that cruise Lan Ha Bay. Ha Long Bay is more famous, sure, but Lan Ha Bay? It’s quieter, wilder, and honestly offers more to explore. No matter which one you choose, though, it’s always worth the trip. A breathtaking expanse of shimmering turquoise waters. A beautiful, calming cabin on the Era Cruise The bathroom is genuinely spacious. Featuring a bathtub with a direct sea view. The Era Cruise isn’t massive or over-the-top fancy, but the rooms? Huge. Each cabin is over 50 square meters , hands down the biggest I’ve ever stayed in on a cruise. That kind of space means ...