Hanoi’s Old Quarter at night – it’s a feast for the senses. We’re here on a foodie tour, having our own feast. We’ll try summer rolls at the next stop, so let the foodie tour continue! Continue reading “The Old Quarter at Night”
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Oh Man. I Could Eat a Buncha Bún Chă
The next stop on our Hanoi foodie tour is the one I’d been looking forward to the most – Bún Chă. Westerners are familiar with bánh mì. They know about phở. But not very many Westerners have heard of a dish that Hanoi is famous for: Bún Chă. Continue reading “Oh Man. I Could Eat a Buncha Bún Chă”
In the Heart of Hanoi
We’re staying at the Sofitel Metropole Legend Hotel, in the heart of Hanoi. From here, it’s a short walk to the Old Quarter, just on the other side of Hoan Kiem lake and a park. This isn’t the most glamorous part of the city, but it might be the area with the most character. Continue reading “In the Heart of Hanoi”
Hanoi’s Old Quarter
We’re on our way to Hanoi’s Old Quarter. It’s just about the only part of Hanoi that we’ve seen, but it’s so enchanting, it seems to be pulling us back for one last visit. Continue reading “Hanoi’s Old Quarter”
Hanoi after Dark
We’re on a bus, returning to Hanoi at the end of a one-day visit to Ha Long Bay. It’s dark as we approach the outskirts of town. I think everyone on the bus is asleep except me. I’m gazing out the window, taking it all in. It will be interesting to see Hanoi after dark.
Long before we reached the city itself, we passed numerous centers of activity along the roadside. Just about everything appeared to be open. There were lots of open-air eating establishments where families appeared to be having dinner. Continue reading “Hanoi after Dark”
