Have you ever wondered why whenever you watch the Vietnamese videos or pictures, they usually appear with the sign of the Ao Dai? When you come to Vietnam, it is easy to run into the Ao Dai everywhere such as airports, hotels, restaurants, streets, hoardings, and even paintings. Ao Dai has become a traditional symbol […]
It was in November 2019. Three months ago, I had a great chance to be a volunteer at the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day event. With the series of “silk” activities celebrated, I was highly impressed with the talk show named “The sound of silk”. Holding a soft silk craft on my hands and listening to […]
Like other ancient places, Hanoi possesses the top 5 must-visit museums. The capital city of Vietnam is famous for its long history and diverse culture. There are countless places to see here. But we would recommend some places for some quality quiet time, with 5 fascinating museums in Hanoi. This is a good way to […]
Bustling and youthful, the walking routes around Hoan Kiem Lake is the venue for weekend unwind. Hanoi Walking Street is the walkways around the Old Quarter reserved for pedestrians on the weekends. This space, first opened in 2016, has been a popular gathering place for Hanoians and tourists here. Various street activities, from music and […]
After a long flight or an exhausting day trip, you may just want to snuggle down on your comfortable hotel bed. Yet you don’t want yourself wake up feeling sluggish with tired bodies and sore feet the next day. Just a simple add-in to the day trip can fix that – a workout or spa […]
The flower villages of Hanoi are usually at its best in the fresh spring, brightly blooming even in less flattering climate. Famous places like the West Lake valley, Nhat Tan peach garden,.. have become the favorite place for photography for local families and friends. This is the place to get relaxed after a long discovering […]
Mr. Nguyen Trong Thin (67 years old) has just returned from Japan after bringing his pho closer to international friends. In his small pho shop right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we have the chance to listen to the story about his life and career, thoroughly and sincerely by this artisan. – A […]
After a long day trip, it’s time for relaxation and refreshment. Treat yourself to a massage or a sauna bath, your battery will be recharged fully. Before diving to any spas on Google, let’s take a look at these handpicked spas and saunas in Hanoi and Saigon! Spas and saunas in Hanoi Marguerite Spa Hanoi […]
What do you expect about restaurants in Hanoi? If a wide selection of high quality food and beverage choices at good value, first-class services, spacious environment and particularly tastes that suit Iranians are what you are looking for, this article is for you. The information in this are combined from our experienced local experts – […]
The nightlife scene in Hanoi and Saigon is booming. After dark, you will see these two cities getting a breath of fresh air with numerous bars, pubs and beer corners. From bars with shisha lounge, imported wines, spirits and cocktails, clubs where you can mix and mingle with party-loving youthful locals or dance your heart […]
Theatre and live shows are probably best seen at night, as you may feel worn out for walking all day, unwinding with shows can offer both artistic and insightful look into the culture of one country. These shows in Vietnam range from the traditional performances in the backdrop of communal house’s yard to the modern […]
No surprise, Hanoi is a capital of coffee shops and cafés. Classic ceramic floor or the golden hue of old houses or garden villas has been the signature of the old Hanoi. And these are probably best seen in vintage coffee shops, where they artistically blend nostalgic spaces of old mansions to modern design of […]