You can find many luxury hotels in Hanoi with full facilities and excellent service. But what if you do not want to spend too much money on accommodation so you can better spend your money exploring more places? Do not worry, I have found a list of homestayswithprices that are not too high with all […]
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The Best Ways to Get Around in Hanoi
My favorite way to experience the charm of Hanoi is to be on my feet walking the thousand-year-old streets. Every corner of every alley whispers something about Hanoi’s complicated history, the buildings stand as pillars to its past that stretches millenniums deep. Have you ever tried to navigate the city to Tran Quoc Pagoda, one […]
Discovering Sapa: A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting Vietnam’s Northern Hill Station
Sapa is famous for its landscapes of verdant rice paddies, rolling hills, Vietnam’s highest mountain, and trails in overgrown valleys. While coming here for a trek far off from the noise and pollution of the big cities inspires wanderlust, organizing it can be daunting, especially for first-time visitors. To get a good overview of the […]
Shopping in Sapa’s Markets (What to Get and Where to Find It)
When I travel, I love spending time wandering and seeking local goods to bring home and gift to people I care about. If you also like watching your loved ones’ faces light up as you hand them a gift, you might be wondering what to buy when traveling in Sapa. This article will give you […]
Everything You Need to Know About Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai International)
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are two of the most frequented destinations in Vietnam and they also have the two biggest airports: Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai Airport. We have already introduced you to the arrival guide to Tan Son Nhat airport (you can read it here), and upcoming in this article, I […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Vietnamese Food in Hanoi
Hanoi, The City of Traditional Food Hanoi is the capital of present Vietnam and it’s also been the capital of the ancient kingdoms in northern Vietnam since the second millennium. The city has a deep history and there is no better way to understand this than to try the food. Our food shows the true […]
Vietnamese Egg Coffee in Saigon – Simple Recipe Included!
I didn’t even know that egg coffee was a thing until I came to Vietnam. Initially, I assumed it was all an elaborate trick done by my friend who loves to take advantage of my gullibility from time to time, so I turned to Google, thinking I’d be able to laugh in his face for […]
Confessions of a Shopaholic: Guide to Shopping in Hanoi
If you are in Vietnam and your shopping mode is activated, my golden advice to you is DON’T SHOP IN SHOPPING MALLS BECAUSE IT’S BORING. You have probably seen enough of ZARA, Mango, H&M, and so on in your life. It’s time to explore the local favorites. For some reason, traveling and shopping always goes […]
Getting From Hanoi To Ha Long Bay
Introduction to Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay, only 170 kilometers to the east of Hanoi, is famous for its wondrous ocean karst topography and thanks to its unique landscape, it is one of the top Natural Wonders of the World. The name “Ha Long” means “Landing Dragon” which gives you just a little insight […]