A must visit country - charming Vietnam
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Mai Chau
My first time in Mai Chau My story Mai Chau – the name that I have heart from my friends over and over again. Until the age of 28 years old, I went to Mai Chau for a prospection trip. I was happy and fullfilled. People make the place, that is what I always...
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Trang An - Boating
My story If you go to Ninh Binh, It is better to go to Trang An instead of Tam Coc and you don’t need to go both because they have same activities which are boating. Location Tràng An, tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình Opening hours 6.30 AM till 6.00 PM everyday 150.000 VND...
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Bai Dinh - Trang An
BAI DINH My glance at Bai Dinh I would recommend to go to Bai Dinh in the morning where it is not so hot then go to Trang An in the afternoon when it gets hotter. I have heard about Bai Dinh but I just went there as the first time because of my business trip. I was...
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Bac Tom - organic supermarkets chain
I am thankful to know about Bac Tom because he is one of our company's partners. I admired the owner of the business and I believe everyone should pay a visit to one of his supermarkets, and it would be even better if you buy products when you go there. Location - Bac...
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Hanoi Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Location - No.40 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Opening hours - Monday to Saturday: 2 ritual ceremonies - Sunday: 7 ritual ceremonies - A big ritual ceremony on March 19 every year Stories behind the name - St. Joseph's...
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Temple of literature
My Story When I went to take university entrance exam, my sister insited me to go to Temple of Literature to touch on the heads of turles there to get luck. I didnt believe in luck because I was confidient that with my good preparation I could crash into...
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One Pillar Pagoda
Location - Chua Mot Cot, Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: Entrance is free and the pagoda is open daily from 08:00-17:00 Stories behind the name -The One Pillar Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chùa Một Cột) History - Built by Emperor Lý Thái...
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Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest Pagoda in Hanoi
Location: Tay Ho, Hanoi. Open Hours at Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi: Monday-Saturday: 11 a. m. - 11:30 a. m. and 1:30 p. m. - 6 p. m. Sunday and holidays: 7 a. m. - 6 p. m. History: - Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest one among others in Hanoi capital city, built under the...
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My favourite coffee shop in Hanoi
One of the things I missed the most about Hanoi is the feeling of sitting in a coffee shop on the high floor where we can see the view, enjoy coffee and work with a laptop. Here are my favourite coffee and things that make me love them. The coffee shop with Hoan Kiem...
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Games for students to discover Hanoi
If you are going to organize an activity for your students in Hanoi, here are some ideas for organizing the trip. Playing games would be one of the best ways to let students learn and understand about Hanoi in particular and Vietnam in general. 1. Ice break - 1...
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How to stay calm in Hanoi
With the hustle and bustle of a big city – Hanoi – ranked as the second biggest city in Vietnam and 17thbiggest population in the world, I think we will easily feel overwhelmed if we just give our time freely to unexpected things popping up. I have some hobbies to...
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Vietnamese incantation
Let's speak some Vietnamese together? Hello Xin chao Zero Khong Nice to meet you Rat vui duoc gap ban 1 Mot 20 Hai muoi What’s your name? Ten ban la gi? 2 Hai 30 Ba muoi My name is… (I’m…) Ten toi la… (Toi la…) 3 Ba 40 Bon muoi How are you? Ban co khoe...
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Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
The first time I went to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum was when I was 5 years old. I got selected by my school as one of the best students to go to see Uncle Ho. It was quite a big deal for a pupil from the countryside and I believe it is still. My mum let me wear the best...
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Karaoke in Hanoi
If you come to Hanoi, you cannot miss the chance to sing Karaoke. Here are my suggestions for singing karaoke: Tom karaoke: 116 Bui Thi Xuan Karaoke 139: in front of Tom karaoke Xmen Karaoke: 402 O cho dua, la thanh, Hanoi Luxury Karaoke: 458 Xa Dan
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Botanical gardens in Hanoi
Today I would like to share with you my favourite garden in Hanoi, Vietnam named “” Botanical Gardens it is also called BACH THAO park (Bach Thao in Vietnamese means “hundreds of plants”). Located behind Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the garden has been known as the...
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What to do in Bac Giang
How to get to Bac Giang You can refer to the bus schedule from the link below: http://www.bacgiang.gov.vn/ves-portal/9640/THONG-TIN-CAC-TUYEN-XE-BUYT-BAC-GIANG.html You are coming to Vietnam and wondering where you can really get involved in the life of Vietnamese...
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What to do in Hanam
What should you do in Ha Nam? If you are looking for visiting an organic garden, Trac Van is a good choice for you. Trac Van is one of a small village in Ha Nam province. Trac Van is the main source of Bac Tom chain which is selling organic vegetable. Activities you can...
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What to do in Hanoi for one day
If you have one day in Hanoi, what would you do? In the morning Go to the park or public places Go for a coffee During the day Go to the museum Walking tour around the old quarter and west lake In the evening Watch people in the beer spot Enjoy life night in the old...
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Thong Nhat Park - "paradise" of sports and relaxing
If you looking for: Doing aerobics in the morning Going for a run inside the tree garden and big lake Dancing exercise Working out Relaxing Playing with kids in place grounds Having some fresh drinks like coconuts in a small shop that is nearby the...
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Tam Coc - Ha Long on land
Some of my friends told me that they love Tam Coc more than Ha Long bay. I couldn’t see the connection to compare between the two places until they told me Tam Coc is considered as Halong on land. I told myself I had to check it out. I went to Tam Coc in July when it...