Valentine’s Day is a day to honor love. It’s welcomed by most countries around the world, including Vietnam. However, as an East Asian country, Valentine’s Day has evolved in a distinctly Vietnamese way. Typically, on Valentine’s Day, women give red roses or sweet chocolate bars to their partners. However, in Vietnam, due to the concept […]
Hanoi Old Quarter’s History and Location The Hanoi Old Quarter is the common name of an urban area established long ago outside the Imperial City of Thang Long. Since 1010, Thang Long, which would later become Hanoi, was chosen as the capital city of Dai Viet Empire (ancient kingdom of Vietnam) under the rule of […]
Hanoi Old Quarter’s History and Location The Hanoi Old Quarter is the common name of an urban area established long ago outside the Imperial City of Thang Long. Since 1010, Thang Long, which would later become Hanoi, was chosen as the capital city of Dai Viet Empire (ancient kingdom of Vietnam) under the rule of […]
The plastic problem is getting bigger and bigger every day. I tried counting how many straws I threw away per day. The total number per month, multiplied by the human population, became a horrific statistic. I decided to buy myself a bamboo straw. There are many ways in which we can shift our habits a […]
When I have a couple of days in Hanoi, I always look for vegetarian restaurants that deliver not only a good taste but also a good space – something that really showcases the care of the owners. In Hanoi, it is easy to find a small vegan restaurant, yet the ones that give you an […]
When I have a couple of days in Hanoi, I always look for vegetarian restaurants that deliver not only a good taste but also a good space – something that really showcases the care of the owners. In Hanoi, it is easy to find a vegan small restaurant, yet the ones that give you an […]
Overview of Hanoi As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has a very different atmosphere in comparison to Ho Chi Minh City. It is the second most populous city but it has a fairly small area, so finding a place to settle down here is often more challenging than in other cities in Vietnam. Considering this […]