Tag: Hanoi
Hanoi’s Mural Street Is Great For Introverts
If you’re looking for a quiet respite from the crowded tourist spots of Hanoi, Vietnam, but would still like to soak in some art and culture, head to Phung Hung Mural Street in the Old Quarter. Introverts (or ambiverts like myself), you’ll love this spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Hanoi’s Train Street vs. Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway Market
I’ve been to the two most popular train streets in Asia—Train Street in Hanoi, Vietnam, and Maeklong Railway Market in Bangkok, Thailand. Which one’s better, you ask? Remember that each traveler’s experience is different, but I will tell you the one that gave me a more pleasant memory than the other. What is it about […]
A Guide to Ha Giang Loop During Rainy Season
“Of all the days to book this trip!” That was the running joke of my Ha Giang group when we were there from June 9-11, on what happened to be Ha Giang’s worst flood and rain in 30 years. No one could have predicted the flood and rain, not even the weather apps or the […]
5 Days In and Around Hanoi, Vietnam
Looking for itinerary ideas? I spent five (5) days in Hanoi and made the best of my short time in and around the capital of Vietnam. What was supposed to be a three-week Vietnam backpacking trip last year was cut short because I booked a TV commercial in Manila. My bad for thinking I didn’t […]
My First Egg Coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam
Found on almost every traveler’s “must eat/drink” list in Vietnam is the egg coffee. I’ve been a fan of the slowly-prepared Vietnamese drip coffee ever since the early aughts when I was a newbie coffee enthusiast, but I had never tried egg coffee until my first trip to Hanoi last month. 🇻🇳 Get Ready For […]