Chances are you’ve seen Halong Bay in photos or films even if you didn’t know where it was. The legend goes that the green pillar-like islands off the coast of Vietnam were formed by descending dragons that formed a wall to protect the people from invasion. Joining a cruise through the bay is a must-do … Continue reading Halong Bay
A lot of people have asked me what my favourite part of our Vietnam trip was and I honestly haven’t been able to answer. It really is impossible to pick between our incredible trek in the Sapa mountains, the picturesque yellow old town of Hoi An, or our breath-taking cruise through Halong Bay (more to … Continue reading Hanoi: Highlights
Hanoi is almost synonymous with street food and some well known Vietnamese dishes originated in Hanoi and so I was so excited to eat some of my favourites right in the city where they come from. On our first evening in Hanoi we did a street food tour to throw us in the deep end … Continue reading Hanoi: Food & Drink Highlights
I feel like I’m writing a LOT of blog posts about our foodie experiences in Vietnam! Vietnamese cuisine is definitely a favourite of mine thanks to its fresh, fragrant flavours and I was so excited to try cooking some of my own during our holiday. I spent quite a bit of time researching cooking classes … Continue reading Hanoi: Our Vietnamese Cooking Class with Apron Up
Vietnamese food is up there with my favourite global cuisines and so visiting Hanoi, the central hub of the Vietnamese street food scene, was a bucket list experience that I wanted to make the most of. On our first day in Hanoi we signed up for a street food tour to get a feel for … Continue reading Hanoi: A Street Food Tour
