2023 and the Year of the Rabbit or Cat
The Lunar New Year celebration, Tet Nguyen Dan, Vietnamese New Year, happens in three weeks (January 22). Get ready for … Continue reading 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit or Cat
The Lunar New Year celebration, Tet Nguyen Dan, Vietnamese New Year, happens in three weeks (January 22). Get ready for … Continue reading 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit or Cat
Opting for a riverboat over car traffic was a no-brainer. We joined a small tour to experience and learn about … Continue reading Making our way to the Mekong Delta
Hoi An is a small city located in central Vietnam. The old city-section has a charming blend of Chinese, Japanese … Continue reading A peaceful glow in Hoi An
A two hour drive south from Hanoï brought us to striking limestone peaks set among rice fields and ancient temples. … Continue reading Biking, boating and climbing in Ninh Binh and Tam Coc
Along with people watching, taking cooking classes abroad is one of our favorite things to do. Rose, our instructor, took … Continue reading Dinner and a show: Hanoï style
Hanoi was chosen to be Vietnam’s capital more than 1,000 years ago. Today, it is a chaotic and exciting city … Continue reading A lake, a legend and a lot of food in Hanoï
Hanoï is a sprawling and large city. We opted to take a full day tour to explore historic sites, museums … Continue reading Circling the Capital