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Also in Phuket, a very famous destination in Thailand for a seaside stay, there is a way to escape the chaotic life typical of the places assaulted by tourists in search of the beautiful sea and long sandy beaches.
 

Shanghai is an incredible city, in the last 20 years it has developed in terms of a modern metropolis while maintaining its historic core. The Bund is emblematic, framed by classic colonial buildings overlooking the Pudong district with avant-garde skyscrapers and the iconic Shanghai Tower.

30 years have passed since the release of the film ‘Gorillas in the Mist’, which features the adventurous life of the naturalist Dian Fossey, in Rwanda, dedicated to the study of mountain gorillas, and their defense against poaching attacks. For  her commitment to the safeguard of gorillas she was killed, but the Karisoke Research Center, which she founded, still continues her mission.

Who of you does not know the famous Agatha Christie novel, Assassination on the Orient Express, which has also inspired films of great international success? Originally designed to transport travelers from Paris to Constantinople, in a lavish environment with 5-star hotel services, it was considered the no plus ultra of the luxury travels of the time. The first train left the Gare de l'Est in 1883 and is still in service today, thanks to Belmond Management Limited, which has managed to preserve the magic of that era on board.