Speaking of culinary culture in Hanoi, we can not fail to mention a specialty of Hanoi – green (young) sticky rice from Vong village (Com Vong). This is a folk and elegant food in the occasion of the fall season. Vong village in Hanoi, is said to produce the best green sticky rice in Vietnam.…
Quan Son lake located in My Duc district, Hanoi (about 50km from city center) is recommended as the best place to escape the city bustling Hanoi for outing day. As it’s location and beautiful natural landscape, Quan Son lake ecotourism resort is best suitable for a day trip at ease and affordable. Quan Son lake…
The Kong – Skull Island blockbuster filmed many scenes in Vietnam, and let’s see which locations will appear in the movie Kong: The Hottest movie in 2017, released on March 9th. Trang An (Ninh Binh) The first location of the delegation is Trang An landscapes, 7 km northwest of Ninh Binh city, 96 km south…
Duong Lam village is the only one which maintains the structure integrity and lifestyle of an ancient Vietnamese village in northern of Vietnam. It is located in Mong Phu, Duong Lam commune, Son Tay town, about 50km west of Hanoi. Let’s take a look at what make Duong Lam a unique rural village with the…
Hanoi, one of the most beautiful of the colonial Indochina, like no others, Hanoi remains the historic and old city with tree-lined boulevards slice through the up-market embassy district, while winding back-alleys littered with steaming street-side pho stalls are more the norm in the city’s Old Quarter. It’s a bustling capital with often heaving (mostly…
If you’re particularly enthusiastic about quality textiles, clothes and handicrafts, shopping in Hanoi will not disappoint you. The city also has a good range of day and night markets, both indoors and outdoors and you’ll find that night markets are more of a social than shopping occasion but that doesn’t preclude finding bargains at night.…
Vietnamese people are very gracious, polite and generous and will make every effort to make guests feel comfortable. Do not be surprised if somebody you have just met invites you home to meet the family and friends. These are the experiences that will enrich your visit to Vietnam. Vietnamese culture is very different to the…
Besides discovering new places, I also love to taste the local culinary and for sure it will make my trip more enjoyable and unforgettable. Hanoi is known for the diversity and delicious street food, but will you eat Hanoi street food safely without getting sick? Our suggestion for tasting Hanoi street food properly, choose the…
Learning to speak a few words of local language while on your trip is always fun and greatly improve your experience. Let’s learn some words/phrases of Vietnamese while preparing your trip and you will have chance to talk/chat, make friends – however briefly – with the majority of locals who might not know your language…