Hanoi can be pretty hot in the summer. Actually, it can get oven-hot. If you can picture that out, then yes, things can get really uncomfortable. So, a day trip […]
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Visiting the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi, Vietnam
One of the many points of interest in the beautiful city of Hanoi is the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long or simply the Hanoi Citadel. Considered a must-visit, the citadel […]
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Tay Ho: An Afternoon at the Biggest Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam
The West Lake (more popularly known as Tay Ho Lake) is one of Hanoi, Vietnam‘s most important tourist and cultural destinations. With a shoreline totaling to approximately 17 kilometers, the […]
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Hoa Lo Prison: Visiting Vietnam’s Infamous “Hanoi Hilton”
One of the most important historical spots in Vietnam is the Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi. Built by the French in the 1880s, the prison used to house Vietnamese political […]
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My Very Memorable First Winter in Hanoi, Vietnam
To tell you the truth, I never really thought that winter could get pretty cold in Vietnam. In fact, I packed for my Hanoi trip believing that the whole country […]
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Hoan Kiem Lake: The Heart of Hanoi, Vietnam
Although I lived for several months in Bac Ninh (which is less than an hour away by bus,) I never really got a chance to fully explore the capital city […]