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…
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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,…
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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…
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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?”….
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Oct
Oct
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…
09
Oct
Oct
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,…
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Sep
Sep
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…
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Mar
Mar
Explore Vietnam weather in March—Hanoi’s humid spring vs. Ho Chi Minh’s warm, dry season. Get tips for travel and packing essentials!
05
Oct
Oct
Escape the hustle! Explore Vietnam’s breathtaking landscapes and warm traditions for an unforgettable weekend getaway.
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