Home comforts in Hanoi
Visiting a local home while travelling is a wonderful experience and I was lucky enough to join the Van family in their Hanoi home….
Food & Drink
Indochina is world-famous for its mouthwatering cuisine. We’ll keep you up-to-date on what to eat and where to eat it!
Food in Burma: A brief introduction to Burmese cuisine
Burmese food tends to get a bit of a bad rap from the travelling community, and with such illustrious neighbours as Thailand, India, and…
7 weird and wonderful fruits to try in Vietnam
With Tet approaching, Vietnamese families traditionally make a “five fruits” offering or the “Mam Ngu Qua” along with other Tet goods to their ancestoral…
Top café tips in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Hanoi’s 36 streets, or the Old Quarter as it is known, are bustling with people, cyclos, scooters, bikes, vendors and a whole load of…
5 Great Places for Coffee in Hanoi
When traveling in Vietnam I am more than happy to leave my computer at home, switch off my mobile and delve into the local…
Making Spring Rolls
I’m back in Hanoi (for a day) and so far it’s been amazing! I’ve been here less than 12 hours and have been cycling…
Saigon Taste
Vietnam is renowned for its good food. It really is good and you will hear a lot more about it soon. At the end…
The local beers!
As well as trying as much Vietnamese food as our stomachs can handle, I feel it’s important to try the local beers too. Interestingly…