The Hanoi food scene has been changing at an incredible speed, mirroring the city’s changes. This article is a collection of short reviews of places we…
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When people think of Ninh Binh, they usually picture its breathtaking scenery, often described as “Ha Long Bay on land,” where massive limestone karsts rise dramatically…
*Updated in March 2026 In our previous articles, we already covered local food, Western restaurants, and specialty coffee in Da Nang. We are now aiming to…
*Updated in March 2026 With a growing community of both tourists and long-term expats, it’s no surprise that Da Nang is home to a wide range…
📅 This article was updated in August 2025 Let me start with a disclaimer: although I’ve lived in Vietnam for 17 years, I’m still far from…
*Updated in March 2026 Da Nang has quickly become a popular tourist destination and is often called Vietnam’s most livable city — and we couldn’t agree…
*Updated in March 2026 Among its neighbors, Vietnam stands out for its coffee culture with deep roots dating back to the colonial period – a French priest…
Réno Bar, which opened in early 2025 in the basement of the CLASSYC Hotel, is latest addition to Hanoi’s cocktail scene
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…
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…