Tag: Vietnam
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Alpine Coaster, BaNa Hills Vietnam
Above the Clouds, Ahead of the Crowds: Our Morning Rush on the Ba Na Hills Alpine Coaster If you’ve spent any time researching a trip to Central Vietnam, you’ve seen the photos of Sun World Ba Na Hills. It’s a surreal place—a French medieval village recreated on a mountain peak, accessible only by a record-breaking…
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Phở: The Soul of Vietnam in a Bowl
The Soul of Vietnam in a Bowl Category: Food & Travel | Location: Vietnam If Vietnam had a scent, it wouldn’t be motorbikes or tropical rain. It would be the smell of charred ginger, star anise, and simmering meat bones wafting through the humid morning air at 6:00 AM. During our recent family trip through…
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Vietnam: A Caffeinated Love Story
Good Morning, Vietnam: A Caffeinated Love Story (and Where to Find the Best Brews) If you think you know coffee, Vietnam will politely ask you to sit down—preferably on a tiny blue plastic stool—and reconsider. During my recent trip to Hanoi with my family (Bits, Saumu, and Ayu), I realized quickly that coffee here isn’t…
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Escaping the Chaos: A Day Trip to Vietnam’s Ninh Binh
Vietnam’s “Halong Bay on Land” If Hanoi is the adrenalized, caffeinated heart of Northern Vietnam, then Ninh Binh is its deep, calming breath. After a day of dodging bikes and scooters, and inhaling exhaust fumes in the Old Quarter, we decided it was time to swap the concrete jungle for some actual jungle (and limestone…
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Hanoi Diaries: Chaos, Coffee, and the Charm of the Old Quarter
There is something undeniably magnetic about Hanoi. It’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it is absolutely beautiful. Recently, my wife Bits, and the kids, Saumu and Ayu traveled to Vietnam and our starting point was Hanoi — the heart of Vietnam. We decided to make Hanoi our base camp for the northern Vietnam adventure, and looking…
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Vietnam: A Cultural and Culinary Odyssey
Vietnam is a vibrant country that beautifully blends deep traditions with modern energy, offering captivating experiences in its bustling cities and serene landscapes. From Hanoi’s cultural heritage to the culinary delights of pho and coffee, and the stunning vistas of Ha Long Bay, the trip left a lasting impression full of adventure and flavor.