Went to check out the historic cantilever Long Bien Bridge that links 2 districts (Hoan Kiem and Long Bien) across the Red River. 2.4kms in length, its construction was of strategic importance in securing control of North Vietnam. Built in … Continue reading →

The village, 35 kms from Hanoi, that upholds the tradition of incense-making for more than 100 years, is awash with vibrance, colour and spectacle! To Vietnamese, burning incense is the traditional ritual meant to build a bridge between the visible … Continue reading →

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 →