It was a long time ago that Hong Kong was known as “The Pearl of the Orient”. Now, it is referred to as the rather unglamorous “Asia’s World City”. 2018 certainly feels like a very long time ago. That was the last time I set foot in the city, one that holds many wonderful memories through some pivotal times in my life over the past two decades.

Tourism in Vietnam has been on the rise for many years. Long established on the radars of so many, the country has always offered majestic beauty, cultural discovery and historical significance…