Street markets are one thing in Hanoi, the other thing are all the big markets that are dotted around the town. Dong Xuan market in the northern part of the Old Quarter is huge - it has at least three levels across three buildings (from what I could tell and explore). At the bottom vendors… Continue reading Hanoi: Dong Xuan and Cho Hôm markets
There are so many markets in Hanoi - it's difficult not to visit them. I love all the small street markets that seem to are dotted around the city - you just walk a few steps and suddenly in a corner or alleyway is a market with young girls and old ladies selling local produce.… Continue reading Hanoi: Street markets
Back to my posts about Hanoi...While our main plan was to only relax in Hanoi and drink Vietnamese coffee, we agreed that we would spend one day photo shooting. We decided to get up at 4am in the morning, so we could visit the Quan Ba flower market. This is a wholesale flower market which… Continue reading Hanoi: Quan Ba flower night market
There was a break without any rain yesterday afternoon, so it was a good opportunity to go and see the Red Bull Flugtag myself. The only problem was that hundreds of people had the same idea, so there was a big group of people already at the location close to the central ferry piers. When… Continue reading At the Red Bull Flugtag 2014
St. Joseph's Cathedral resembles Notre Dame de Paris - of course, once you look around the cathedral there are lots of small shops, markets and streets that look like anything else than shops, markets and streets you would find in Europe! You are in Asia, in Hanoi, so there are lots of fresh food stalls,… Continue reading Hanoi: Old quarter and St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Even if you don't see all the temples or pagodas in Hanoi, one thing you can't miss is the Hoan Kiem Lake - it's right in the centre of the historical centre of Hanoi. It is one of the scenic spots in the city. The Hoan Kiem Lake was once a part of the Red… Continue reading Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake and Water Puppet Theater
The temple of literature (Văn Miếu) is not what you expect it to be - it's not a religious site. In fact, it is a Confucian memorial place dedicated to the centuries of education and literature in Vietnam. The temple was founded in 1070 by King Ly Thánh Tông and was built to pay tribute… Continue reading Hanoi: Temple of Literature
A few days ago, we travelled to Vietnam for a few days of break. We flew directly to Hanoi, which is just a 1.5 hours direct flight away from Hong Kong, so it's very quick and easy to get to. From the airport we took a taxi to take us into the city. The ride… Continue reading Back from Hanoi
This Monday, it's time for proper, home-cooked food. I'm not talking about my own cooking, but about Bobbi's cooking in her own, Bam's kitchen. She creates yummy dishes that cater to many tastes and requirements - not just to her teenage boys but also people that might be gluten or lactose intolerant, or just want… Continue reading Interview with Bam’s kitchen
I had written before about useful hiking info on the Internet and what guide books I use, but I've never shared all the useful apps that I use when going out hiking in Hong Kong: MyObservatory (iTunes / Android) This is the best app to use BEFORE a hike, when you are trying to find… Continue reading Useful apps to plan a hike in Hong Kong
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