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
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
For the Vietnam Lunar New Year 2015, there will be fireworks display to celebrate. Hanoi will hold 30 fireworks displays throughout the cities, including 5 major points. … More Vietnamese New Year Festival: Where to see Fireworks in Hanoi
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?
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hanoi, like the rest of Vietnam, is not at all expensive. And if you are looking for free things to do in Hanoi, it is actually not that difficult. To fit into the budget -friendly theme, lets take a look at some activities you can do in Hanoi without spending … More Top free things to do in Hanoi
As mentioned from a previous post, we chose Mai Chau for a quick weekend getaway. While it is not the first item on the must-do list for visitors to Vietnam, we highly recommend it as a more authentic, budget-friendly alternative to Sapa. Mai Chau is about 3.5 hours ride away from Hanoi, and it definitely … More Two day trip from Hanoi: Mai Chau
Vietnam is quickly becoming a hot spot for tourism in Southeast Asia and for a good reason. Not to be biased, but both my husband and I have seen the most amazing sceneries, eaten the most delicious dishes and met the most beautiful people throughout the country. Not to mention, prices are great! Hotels and … More Weekend getaway from Hanoi: Top destinations
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