HCMC January 27th 2016 12.15am Feeling sluggish, hungry and tired, arriving in HCM at 11 pm will make you feel that way. Joetographer and I were already on a mission to find a decent pho restaurant. The street outside our hotel had a few street eateries open, not that it looked inviting or anything. Eye…
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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…
Pu Luong Eco Garden review
“Welcome to Pu Luong Eco Garden”, the concierge dressed in black uniform greets us with a warm smile as we walk up the hotel steps. The hotel is perched quietly on top of the hill, overlooking an incredible view of the Pu Long Valley. The infinity pool is easily the main highlight and just looking at…
Pu Luong Nature Reserve & Ninh Binh Tour | Outlanderly
If you don’t have too much time in Vietnam and want to get away from the chaos of Hanoi, you really should go trekking in the unspoiled Pu Luong Nature Reserve. I spent 3 days on this tour with 5 other travelers, trekking in one of the most unspoiled places in Vietnam. When I say unspoiled…
Travel Tips For First timers to Ho Chi Minh City | OUTLANDERLY
First time in Ho Chi Minh city? I’ve got you covered! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)! It’s probably your first time here, so be prepared to dodge motorbikes, slurp noodles on random sidewalks, and haggle your way through bustling markets. Also known as Saigon, this bustling metropolis is hailed as Vietnam’s biggest city…