Just wandered the neighbourhoods of Hoan Kiem and the French Quarter. ‘Vi Mot Tuong Lai Xanh’ means ‘to a green future’. I was mesmerised watching florist staff ‘reflexing’ roses, flipping petals outwards to create voluminous blooms. The sun was shining … Continue reading →

Time to venture out of the city and commune with nature! Ninh Binh consists of 3 different types of landscapes – wetlands, coastal delta and uplands. And famous for its goat meat, much firmer, leaner and fresher as they are … Continue reading →

The sun is out and a lovely mild temperature to walk through the old quarter, and stop off for coffee at the multi-level and quirky Note Cafe. And to the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, the symbolic and geographic heart of … Continue reading →