Hanoi has a way of catching you off guard. It might be a sunrise walk by the lake with mist still hugging the water, or the sound of motorbikes weaving through tiny alleys while someone grills bún chả on the sidewalk. Most people think that moment only happens in the Old Quarter… But Hanoi is…
Author Archives: tran hung
07
Apr
Apr
It happens to almost everyone in Ho Chi Minh City at least once. You’re in a taxi, you confidently say an address… and then the driver asks, “District mấy?” And suddenly, you realize – “Wait, weren’t districts removed?” Well, yes… but also, not really. While the city is now officially reorganized into wards, locals, expats,…
20
Mar
Mar
There’s something about District 5 that hits different. Maybe it’s the golden roast ducks hanging in glass cases, the sound of Cantonese echoing through alleyways, or the way every corner smells like something you need to try. This isn’t just another food tour, it’s a full-on Chinatown deep dive, from breakfast to late dinner, one…
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Grocery Shopping Guide: Best Supermarkets & Convenience Stores in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
12
Mar
Mar
Picture this. It’s 11:47PM. You’re craving banana milk. Or instant noodles. Or cheese that actually tastes like cheese. You step outside and – boom – five stores within walking distance. Welcome to grocery shopping in Vietnam, where everything is available… just not always in the same place. If you’re an expat or curious local figuring…
05
Mar
Mar
You’re on a tiny plastic stool. The air smells like steamed rice and fried shallots. A metal ladle spreads silky batter over a stretched cloth, and within seconds – a thin, translucent sheet appears. And just like that, breakfast in Vietnam is served. But what do you really know about Bánh Cuốn in Saigon? Because…
