The weather in Hanoi can be quite gloomy for long stretches of the year, especially…
Let me start with a disclaimer: although I’ve lived in Vietnam for 17 years, I’m…
🖊️ Article in partnership with House of Merlin The Saigon bar scene has a lot…
📅 This article was fully updated in January 2025 [Personal list] Thao Dien is one…
Vietnam is one of the world’s largest beer markets. Currently ranked 7th in global consumption, the country has attracted significant investment and interest from international giants…
On June 27th, 2024, the Michelin Guide unveiled its awards at the InterContinental Saigon Hotel in front of a large audience. This marks the 2nd edition…
2023 saw the famous Michelin Guide awarding stars in Vietnam for the first time, with selections in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This arrival…
Updated 2024/09/10 – Maison Béjo is no longer operating, but Johan still makes cheese with a new partner, Dani Milk – a dairy farm in Vietnam,…
If you ask a French person (like me!) to select the must-try dish in France, they’ll likely start by saying something like, “It’s impossible to choose—there…
A History of Beer in Vietnam – Part 5: Đổi Mới—The Golden Opportunity for Multinational Firms
In 1986, the Vietnamese authorities launched the Đổi Mới reform, a radical restructuring of the economy that gradually allowed private enterprise and property ownership. This transformative…
The expulsion of the French, who introduced beer to Vietnam, and the subsequent victory over the Americans brought profound changes to the country’s economy and the…
A History of Beer in Vietnam – Part 3: The War for Independence and the Nationalizations
The history of beer in Vietnam is closely tied to the French colonizers. The occupiers introduced the beverage to the country at the end of the…
Lauterbrunnen & Mürren : Our Experience in Switzerland’s Most Famous Mountain Destination
With a significant part of its territory located in the heart of the Alps, Switzerland’s main appeal undoubtedly lies in its magnificent mountains. However, for people…
Alsace with beautiful cities such as Colmar and Strasbourg always ranks among the top tourist destinations in France. But I was born there and spent the…
We recently had the chance to spend a full day immersed in Freiburg im Breisgau. I absolutely recommend making a stop there too if you have…