Emerald Azzurra Day 1A Super Yacht for a super exciting cruiseFrom all the seafaring vessels I’ve been fortunate to cruise on, one has eluded me: the Super Yacht.But what, pray tell, is a super yacht? I can explain in technical terms as a pleasure boat of more than 24 metres, has multiple decks and a full-time crew.However, this technical definition does not paint...

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5 Reason to Take a Mekong River Cruise aboard Emerald HarmonyI’m convinced time moves at a faster speed when you’re on holiday. As I sit here, sipping my last cocktail aboard Emerald Harmony, the last week has been such a relaxing, eye-opening discovery – but it’s gone past so quickly. Luggage is packed and it’s time to sadly bid goodbye to the crew. If...

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Emerald Harmony - Majestic Mekong Day 5  - Sa Dec Wet Markets If you’re squeamish, don’t go to wet market in Sa Dec, Vietnam.Me, I’m a little squeamish, but I also have an insatiable appetite for curiosity, and to explore the sights, smells and sounds of a foreign was exciting.As tourists, we often forget that we can be intruders into people’s every-day life. Sac...

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Emerald Harmony - Majestic Mekong - Day 5Tam Nong Bird SanctuaryHow's the Serenity?Nature has a way of recharging my mind, body and spirit. When I’m immersed in such beauty, I can’t help but marvel in creation; a reminder that everything is connected.Floating through Tam Nong Bird Sanctuary in Tram Chim National Park was a far cry from the bustling streets of Vietnam, and...

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Welcome to Vietnam - Emerald Harmony, Day 4River cruising moved at a different pace to ocean cruising. Aboard Emerald harmony, the experience on board is tranquil, and guests are treated to warm Asian hospitality, delicious food and luxurious amenities.The last few days onboard have been a combination of immersive cultural excursions and utter pampering. Nothing is too much for the crew who greet...

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Trigger warning: Please be aware this post contains images of the remains of the victims of the genocide in Cambodia. Images contain mass graves and clothing of the victims and the cells in S21 prison. I grappled deeply with taking and sharing these images and writing this blog post, but I was encouraged to share this experience by our Cambodian tour guide in an...

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