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…
Category Archives: #living
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,…
#living, #shopping
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…
02
Feb
Feb
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…
27
Nov
Nov
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?”….
