Tag Archives: hanoi
Day trip to Bai Dinh and Trang An
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
The food you have to eat in Hanoi
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
People watching in Hanoi
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
Hanoi Murals
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
Life lessons in Hanoi
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
Forty years ago today
Forty years ago today, Saigon fell.
Day trip to Nihn Binh
Well, we finally did it. We broke down and booked a group tour. We aren’t huge fans of the group tour. Although it is a nice way to meet people, we find that the group tours tend to be rather … Continue reading
Sitting on the corner eating and drinking
Last night, while waiting for the Chelsea match to start, we planted ourselves on tiny little stools at a street stall, surrounded by locals and tourists alike, and enjoyed one of our favorite activities in Vietnam: eating. (Fine, fine, there … Continue reading
Cafe culture in Hanoi
We have made our way to Hanoi. This time, we wised up and took a plane so there were no misadventures. But I will say it sure would be nice if $50 last minute, one way tickets were available in … Continue reading
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