After a twenty-minute scooter ride, my tour guide Linh and I made it to Nhat Tan flower village, only 7km from Hanoi. I was looking forward to this, getting away from Capital’s constant honking. It’s a sweltering day in Hanoi, and I’m sitting under a bush of tall wispy plants hoping to relieve the sweating….
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Hanoi at Night | Outlanderly
If you asked me what is the one thing I like doing in Hanoi, I’d say walking around in Hanoi’s Old Quarter at night. The daytime in the city is so manic and crossing the road gets me all sweaty. Sometimes I’d rather get coffee drunk on 3 cups of coffee in a small cafe or…
Best Pho in Hanoi, Pho Gia Truyen | Outlanderly
“Hungry and half asleep in Hanoi, I just finished a 4.30am morning tour. Now all I need is a rich broth of goodness to wake me up.” From the outside, Pho Gia Truyen just looks like any other pho restaurant in Hanoi. Nothing really special. Although arriving just over 8 am, there was already a…
Good Morning Hanoi Tour | Outlanderly
The Tour Good Morning Hanoi Tour In Hanoi and want to see something different other than Hanoi’s Old Quarter? I woke up as early as 4 am for the Good Morning Hour Tour, which gave me a chance to witness the hustle-bustle of Hanoi at first light of day and the local culture. As the day dawned, I…
How to prepare your trip to Hanoi | Outlanderly
Wow, you’re going to Hanoi! I’m excited for you! Glad you decided to visit one of Vietnam’s most charming cities. Hanoi stands as a favorite destination among backpackers for being a budget friendly destination, and the first port of entry into Vietnam. It’s an interesting city with a lot to offer. So much so that it…
Where to Celebrate Halloween 2018 in Vietnam | Outlanderly
Once again, Halloween has snuck up on us. The spooky day falls on Wednesday, October 31 this year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll miss it. Like most places in the world, Halloween is celebrated, including Vietnam. While Halloween isn’t an official holiday in Vietnam, bigger cities, especially in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi are a hit…
Northern Vietnam in 2 weeks, Where to go, what to see, how much…
You’ve managed to book 2 weeks off to explore Vietnam. Hooray! I’m just thinking about the mouth-watering foods you’ll try and the cool places you’ll see! I’m even more glad you’ve chosen Northern Vietnam. Seeing images of picturesque Ha Long Bay and Sapa on google images probably sealed the deal. (It did for me). Northern…
