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Best cafes in Da Nang
A list of the best cafes in Da Nang with good coffee and somewhere to work.
Travel Reads
Meet Heather Anderson, National Geographic 2019 Adventurer of the Year
“With 28,000 miles to her name, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Heather Anderson has made history on America’s most iconic trails.”
A history of Singapore, explained in 10 dishes
“Laksa. Kaya toast. Stew of diced pig offal. Fish head curry: a culinary history of Singapore, and where to eat each dish.”
How travel has changed: 21 things that no longer really exist
“The internet changed everything. Cheap airfares changed everything. And then, the smartphone changed everything once again.”
The last king of Xinjiang: how Bertram Sheldrake went from condiment heir to Muslim monarch
“Bertram Sheldrake converted to Islam at the age of 15 and spent much of his fortune promoting the religion in Britain. His efforts brought him an invitation from leaders of a newly proclaimed Muslim nation in China’s far west.”
News
Cook Islands mulls name change
“The Cook Islands is mulling a new name to better reflect its indigenous Polynesian identity.”
Interesting Place To Visit
Lítla Dímun – Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands
“Lítla Dímun is often accompanied by a lenticular cloud.”
Literary Travel
Mapping the Odyssey Isn’t Easy
“…it turns out — and maybe this shouldn’t be surprising — that it’s not easy to figure out exactly where Odysseus was in the Mediterranean Sea for all that time.”
Photography
Apple highlights best photos shot on iPhone around the world
“iPhone photographers around the world shared their best photos for the Shot on iPhone Challenge, capturing shots with the world’s most popular camera.”
30 Best Photos From The Sony World Photography Awards 2019
“From film, to music to photography diverse art and artists have the ability to breath new life into every medium - this is evident when viewing the entries for…”
As Seen On Twitter
I love organization so have pouches for countries I regularly visit with currency, metro cards, etc. ✈️🌏 https://t.co/PLbdgjGYwg
As someone that has a circuit of countries that I regularly visit, I need to do this!
Da Nang sunset view from a rooftop bar.
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