Discovery of Hong Kong
After few days in Central Vietnam, we are taking a night train to Ninh Binh – around 12 hours in a soft sleeper compartment! The bed was small but surprisingly comfortable; of course, I slept from the departure until our stop in Ninh Binh which was not...
While I am going for few days on a paradisiacal island, you will learn everything you need to know about the Chinese culture. A new article found in the Time Out this week written by L. Zhang. "Do's and Don'ts for Chinese New Year Don’t break things Well,...
In an open air area surrounded by coconut water trees and the river, the class can start. We are learning how to make 4 famous Vietnamese dishes. As a starter, we will prepare the “Goi Cuon”. Even if you don’t recognize the name, I am sure you are very...
As we just love food, kitchen classes wherever we go are compulsory. It doesn’t always mean that we are going to cook again the same dishes at home but it is a great way to discover a culture and understand better what you eat. It is one of the favorite...
The second tomb is way different than the first one. The Khai Dinh emperor is the result of a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and French architectural styles. Compared to the rather grey and dark outside, the inside tomb comes as a surprise. A golden...
A boat trip on the perfume river is a nice way to explore the surroundings of Hue. A myriad of monuments are lying along this river and it is a relaxing way to discover the area. The first stop is to discover the An Hien garden house which was the residence...
When we first decided to visit the Marble Mountains, my first thought was that it was kind of strange to visit mountains and why was it highly recommended by all the guides. The Marble Mountains includes 5 different mountains named after the elements...
The second step in Hoi An ancient town was a pleasant one. Hoi An is an old fashioned city with influences from Japanese, Chinese and French. It has been my favorite place in Vietnam so far (Halong Bay is a magical place as well I have to admit). In the...
Hue was our first stop during our trip in Vietnam. The weather was not perfect to discover this city and it is the rainiest city in Vietnam. Even if you always pray to have a good weather while you are on holidays, we needed more to be frustrated! Everywhere...