Northern Vietnam is home to beautiful landscapes, incredible cuisine, and two adventurous motorbike loops that are popular with tourists and locals alike. While both the Ha Giang Loop and Cao Bang Loop offer surreal scenery and amazing experiences, there are some key differences to keep in mind if you are deciding between the two. The…
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Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just finding your wheels, Hanoi is a surprisingly good launchpad for a motorbike trip into the countryside. Here are some routes we’ve covered, and everything you need to know before you go. REFERENCE POINTS Starting point Twin Dragons, Tây Hồ (near Lạc Long Quân & Nhật Chiêu) Motorbike…
Leaving Vietnam is rarely just about booking a flight. There’s the apartment handover, the final bowls of phở, the last rides through familiar streets. And then there’s the question that tends to surface late in the process: What about the dog? Or.. How do we relocate cats? Pet travel is one of those things most…
If you’ve spent any time in Vietnam, you know the rainy season can be bad. But this year has been unprecedented. The storms keep on coming, and the flooding has been historic, especially in the central regions. Like many people, we watched the news wobbling between shock, heartbreak and “Okay, what can we actually do?”….
If you’ve ever worried that being vegetarian or vegan in Vietnam might mean living off plain rice and papaya salad, you can relax. Vietnam might just be Asia’s most underrated vegetarian paradise; it’s not just possible to eat plant-based here, it’s joyously easy. Between Buddhist traditions, vibrant local markets, and an ever-growing community of creative…
Imagine you’re sitting at a street-food cart in Hanoi, the air thick with the scent of lemongrass and sizzling pork skewers, and you hear someone shout, “Xin chào, Bạn khỏe không? ” You realise you don’t know what that means, but you would like to. Welcome to learning Vietnamese – a wild, rewarding ride that…
If you’ve ever found yourself clinging to the back of a GrabBike in Hanoi traffic, you know transportation in Vietnam is part chaos, part charm, and 100% unforgettable. Whether you’re weaving through Saigon on a scooter, catching the overnight train to Da Nang, or getting hopelessly lost in a sea of buses in Ha Giang,…
If you’re planning to visit Vietnam, or if you already live here, you’ve probably heard about the typhoons we get. You know, those big, powerful storms that roll in during rainy season and sometimes cause chaos. But how much do you really know about how typhoons in Vietnam can affect your trip, your plans, and…
Discover Chao Ban, a French-Vietnamese bistro in Hanoi’s Tay Ho. Traditional Vietnamese dishes with French flair, fine wine, and cozy chic interiors. Follow for updates!
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