Category Archives: Vietnam

The Original Taste Of Hoi An

Posted on December 4, 2018 by theschneiduks

We went on a food tour today. There were lots of reasons it should have been a complete and utter disaster.

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Rainy days in Hue

Posted on November 30, 2018 by theschneiduks

So, Robert and I really enjoy traveling in shoulder season or even off season. There are far fewer tourists, everything is cheaper, and everything is just a tiny bit more chill. But there is a reason off-season is off-season. For … Continue reading →

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Day trip to Bai Dinh and Trang An

Posted on November 26, 2018 by theschneiduks

So…many of you know we are not big fans of group tours. Every once in a great while they work out at least half-way decently (see here), but most of the time they involve lots of hurry up and wait … Continue reading →

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Relaxing in Mai Chau

Posted on November 22, 2018 by theschneiduks

We have spent the last few days in an area of Vietnam known as Mai Chau, a rural area about a three hour or so drive from Hanoi. It was a perfect place to visit after the hustle and bustle … Continue reading →

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The food you have to eat in Hanoi

Posted on November 18, 2018 by theschneiduks

One of our absolute favorite things about Vietnam in general, and Hanoi specifically, is the food. It is (mostly) fresh, it is (mostly) healthy, it is (mostly) cheap, and it is (mostly) delicious. If you are visiting Hanoi, here is … Continue reading →

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People watching in Hanoi

Posted on November 17, 2018 by theschneiduks

So, we haven’t done a whole lot of blog worthy sightseeing in our two weeks in Hanoi. What we have done a lot of is eat and eat and eat — more on that in a future post — and … Continue reading →

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Hanoi Murals

Posted on November 12, 2018 by theschneiduks

When you have been to Hanoi multiple times like we have, you start looking for some off the beaten path things to do. Luckily, there are two sets of murals in Hanoi and both are within walking distance of the … Continue reading →

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Life lessons in Hanoi

Posted on November 8, 2018 by theschneiduks

Robert wants everyone to know that he is the best husband ever. But, sometimes he needs a little refresher on the rules. And, he got such a refresher today. And, it hurt. Here is what he learned. It doesn’t matter … Continue reading →

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Final thoughts on Vietnam (2015)

Posted on May 1, 2015 by theschneiduks

We leave Vietnam tomorrow for Malaysia so it is time for final thoughts on Vietnam. Bear with us…we were in Vietnam for quite some time and have lots of thoughts about it. Here goes (once again in no particular … Continue reading →