It is my second time here in Hanoi but I haven’t really got to visit the main attractions within Hanoi during my first visit. This time, I get to visit …
Experience Rural Life at Duong Lam Ancient Village
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Hanoi is this visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village. It is an agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta. Over …
How are Traditional Vietnamese Conical Hats made?
On the second day of our Hanoi trip, we headed down south to Chuong Village which is about an hour and a half bus ride from the city centre in …
Learning about the Art of Pottery in Bat Trang Village, Hanoi
When I was in Hanoi back in 2009, I only covered a few city attractions. My impression of Hanoi back then wasn’t very good, as compared to the Ho Chi …
Experience the Rural and City side of Hanoi, Vietnam in 4 days
I enjoy flying. Who doesn’t? But this year, I haven’t been travelling much as I was preparing to shift into a new place (though I haven’t entirely shifted in). Besides, …
Vung Tau, Vietnam: A Beach Paradise
After spending 2 hours exploring Ho Chi Minh City, we decided to spend the other half of the trip exploring the lesser known places like Vung Tau. It is a …
Hotel Pullman Vung Tau Review
I knew I had to revisit this place again when I was here around 7 years ago. Vung Tau is a beach weekend getaway for most of the Vietnamese …
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Cu Chi + Mekong River Tour
This trip has been a blast because it’s my first time travelling with my partner to a foreign land. And it’s also a country I am familiar with as I’ve …
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel Review
Where do I begin? Seven years ago, I was right here at Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel lobby, just checking out this luxurious hotel in the middle of Ho Chi Minh …