In the trip to Vietnam last month, my friends and I decided to take a tour on Mekong River, which was one of the best decisions we had made in the trip. I later did some research and found out that the river originates from China, flows through Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Moreover, […]
Our food critic explored the city and came up with this list of places loved by both locals and foreigners, as well as CNN, NatGeo and The New York Times. Hanoi Social Club The three-story coffee house is down a quiet alley on Hoi Vu Street, Hoan Kiem District, and also serves lunch and dinner. […]
Daniel Hauer, an English teacher living in Vietnam, has just pointed out some normal things that are considered normal in Vietnam but would be considered strange to an American. Men “displaying” their bellies “You will find this quite normal in Vietnamese street-side stalls. Men often pull their shirts up when they drink iced tea on […]
The local Cloth-filter coffee in District 11 retains its luscious aroma thanks to hand-crafted way of making, while Mockingbird and Sai Gon Oi at the old apartment in District 1 bring out the enjoyable space with exquisite decors. 1.Cà phê vợt (Cloth-filter coffee) Located behind Thiec Market in District 11 (HCMC), although Mr Thanh’s small […]
Walk down any street in Vietnam and it quickly becomes apparent this is a country that’s crazy about coffee. From people sipping and sitting on low plastic stools on the sidewalk while gossiping with friends, to those who prefer the pricier, hipster-style cafes popping up around Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the need for […]