Cat Ba Island. I stayed there for 2 nights in 2008. I did a climb with some colleagues to the top of one of the small "mountains". I loved it, but I was rather worried when I saw a poster advertising a large tourist development. I guess it must have changed a lot.
Coffee culture Hi, you have restarted your blog after a long absence.
Thanks for your detailed information on Vietnamese coffee culture.
Personally I drink coffee at breakfast, after lunch, at 3:00pm break, after dinner and more. It seems many times to you?, but it's average here.
Nowadays the consumption of coffee is much more than Japanese green tea, I think. That's why there are many coffee houses throughout, but there is any green tea house at all. This is an information on Japanese culture from me. Are you back home now? God be with you!
Cab Service in India Impressive writing. You have the power to keep the reader occupied with your quality content and style of writing. I encourage you to write more. This is very interesting article. India is also one of the most popular destinations among international tourist. Nice blog.. Good job.. Thank you so much for the information. It’s a great post…I love travelling and want to travel all over the world.
How it's changed! Sapa certainly has changed a lot since I was there 10 years ago but, as Hanoi girl says, it's the surrounding countryside and people that make it a great place to visit. I've never even tried the trip to Fansipan because I knew it was a difficult climb, but perhaps I'll have a go now that it is so much easier. I love the photos.
Great Blog and I have a question I have a question, is it easy to book accommodation in Vietnam in December as you travel around or should you book from home before you get to Vietnam. Also is it easy to book the train when you are there.
Original travel Merci beaucoup pour cet article très intéressant ! On n'omet trop les codes vestientaires dans la culture mais sa a une place importante surtout dans les pays asiatique ! ON apprend beaucoup de chose grâce à votre site en général donc félicitation ! vietnam authentique
Ambassador of Vietnam ! After reading your last few blogs I feel that you are good ambassador of Vietnam. The blogs are full of facts of Vietnam culture,customs and traditions.Besides the lovely photos. Wow !
Ban Gioc Waterfall On Top World Most Majestic Waterfall Ban Gioc Waterfall On Top World Most Majestic Waterfall. Thrillist website has launched a list of top world most majestic waterfall, of which has a representative from Vietnam, it is Ban Gioc waterfall.
Ban Gioc waterfall is situated on Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province; is about 20 km from Trung Khanh district center in the northwest. Ban Gioc looks like a white silk weaved by fairies of northeast forests and mountains. Ban Gioc waterfall, Cao Bang is well- known for the most waterfall in Vietnam. This is one of the most four biggest natural waterfall in the world and situated on the national border of two countries. source from http://vietnam-online.org/?p=1702
Is Kevin getting a lot of good luck red packets for Tet from his grandparents, uncles & aunties? The big grapefruit is amazing. Is it for decoration or can you eat it? How's the taste?
Good luck! Good luck in the Year of the Goat and in the year of driving. Driving is so scary when you first learn or when there is a lot of traffic. I learned to drive in my small town, and was so scared when I drove in a big city. I can't imagine driving in Hanoi--you were very brave. I think after that, you can drive with confidence anywhere in the world. Happy New Year with your family!
Driving lessons It depends. Some people need 10 lessons, others may need 15 until they can drive well on the streets. However, for driving test you only need to go around driving course with very basic requirements.
Happy new year You're so brave to try driving in Hanoi. It does sound as if you get to see a lot more though. Happy New Year and all the best for the year of the sheep, or goat.
Chúc Mừng Năm Mớ Good luck with your driving lessons, driving in Hanoi would be a real challenge. I have been driving for more than 30 years and I don't think I would be as brave as you. Have a great year of the goat - take care
Happy Tet Dear Hong Ha,
Wishing you & family a very happy Tet.
I am making thit heo quay (crispy roast pork). Well it turned out to be very successful, except the skin didn't crack as much as I expected. My father enjoyed the meat very much. Now just finished dinner & I am making some cookies later. Until I hear from you again, have an enjoyable time with the family.
Beautiful photographs. Hello Ha. I haven't had time as yet to read all blogs but the photographs are simply stunning.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful blog site with me.
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Cat Ba Island.
I stayed there for 2 nights in 2008. I did a climb with some colleagues to the top of one of the small "mountains". I loved it, but I was rather worried when I saw a poster advertising a large tourist development. I guess it must have changed a lot.