The thing with travelling in Japan is that it pays off to plan ahead. Here is how we plan to save on transportation costs while in Japan. … More Travel to Japan on a budget – Transportation
Banh Mi gains so much popularity inside and outside of Vietnam lately. It’s been always a favorite for local and expats in Vietnam, for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike. Recently, thanks to the availability of shops with English menus, this fusion food is taking Hanoi by storm. … More Banh Mi – Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich
D’Alice is a coffee shop that is designed with an Alice-in-Wonderland theme, serving up French pastries of all sorts. While the drinks and food are quite a treat, most visitors spend the majority of their time here taking pictures of everything, even the bathroom door! It is the only coffee shop I know that take … More D’Alice: Alice-themed Coffee Shop in Hanoi
Ha Long Bay is one of the most iconic places in Vietnam, offering a unique natural scenery. The bay and the city itself can be quite puzzling and chaotic for visitors. However, with some planning, we manage to have a quite a good time in Ha Long and would recommend it to other visitors to … More Side trip from Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Vietnam
I used to know of unagi, or Japanese eels before, but Vietnamese eels are also just as delicious. One of the many dishes they have here is eel noodles (mien luon), which I can only describe as a hearty, delicious novelty. … More Hanoi Street Food: Eel Noodles
Everyone has their own opinion about Japan. Some people love the pop culture, some respect the history, and others are fascinated by the technology power. There is one thing everyone agrees about, however, and that is the fact that Japan is expensive. So how can we make our dream trip come true? Because we challenge … More Heading for Japan and How We Score Our $350 Round Trip Tickets
The rich history of Hanoi is a melting pot of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French culture. Where is the best place to see this interesting mix? An antique fair of course! … More Antique shops in Hanoi
Vietnamese coffee is one of the most iconic drink in Vietnam. But have you heard of “Egg Coffee”? Most visitors don’t even know what to expect from the name, but egg coffee or “cafe trung” is quite a pleasant surprise. … More Egg Coffee at Cafe Giang Hanoi: Pleasant twist to the famous Vietnamese Coffee
Tet, or Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is without a doubt the most important holiday in Vietnam. Tet to Vietnamese is like Thanksgiving to Americans. It’s time to celebrate with families, usually with so much food and drink. No one should have to work. Instead, they spend time visiting those who are important in their lives. … More Is visiting Vietnam during Lunar New Year a good idea?
Last weekend, we visited one of our favorite street food spot in Hanoi: Ta Hien street. If there is an ultimate Hanoi street food tour, this should be one of the first thing on the itinerary. About Ta Hien – the street food and cheap beer paradise Ta Hien is known as a “pho tay”, or foreigner/backpacker … More Hanoi eats: Explore Hanoi Street Food on Ta Hien street
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