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Quintessence of Tonkin Review 2025: A Hanoi Must-See Show?

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Quintessence of Tonkin Review 2025: A Hanoi Must-See Show? You know, after a few days enjoying the wonderful chaos of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, I was really looking for something a little different. That constant scooter orchestra is part of the city’s character, for sure, yet I felt a pull towards an experience that felt a bit more rooted in Vietnam’s older stories. So, a friend mentioned a show just outside the city, a performance that apparently happens right on a lake. Frankly, I was kind of intrigued, as this sounded like something far removed from the usual tourist trail. The …

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Cappadocia Dervish Dance Show: A 2025 Review

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Cappadocia Dervish Dance Show: A 2025 Review You have probably seen pictures of Cappadocia before, right? Well, those hot air balloons at sunrise are, you know, just about everywhere online. Still, there’s another part of this area, a little bit quieter and, to be honest, a lot deeper. As a matter of fact, I am talking about the customary Dervish dance, which isn’t really a ‘show’ at all. In a way, it’s more like a prayer that you are allowed to observe. So, I visited one recently, and I really want to share what that experience was like, basically giving …

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