VietnamHo Chi Minh CityXóm ChiếuCho Ben Thanh10°46’28” N 106°41’56” E
27. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We had wonderful brunch with eggs Benedict and an amazing cronut. Then we went to the Independence or Reunification Palace, where we visited all the state rooms, and fascinating presidential bunker.Les mer
VietnamHo Chi Minh CityĐa KaoRạch Cầu Bông10°47’30” N 106°41’52” E
26. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We wondered around Saigon in the morning, visited some beautiful temples and went to the War Museum. We had an amazing poke (again, for a total of 4 times over three days!) and had wonderful afternoonLes mer
VietnamHo Chi Minh CityQuận MộtSan Van Dong Vuon Tao Dan10°46’22” N 106°41’44” E
25. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
In the morning, we flew to Ho Chi Min City, or it’s more popular old name Saigon. We were met with crazy chaotic motor bike traffic, where every road crossing is a challenge. We walked around, intoLes mer
VietnamTỉnh Quảng NamHội An15°52’35” N 108°19’53” E
24. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
In the morning we joined a full day cooking class with a local chef, housed in the kitchen of her house. We started in the market, buying all the ingredients, from meat to herbs. And then we cooked 6Les mer
VietnamTỉnh Quảng NamHội An15°53’1” N 108°19’39” E
23. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
We spent the morning walking around the old town, visiting old well preserved buildings. Typically, there was someone giving us a quick tour of the layout, saying that they are the descendants (9thLes mer
VietnamTỉnh Quảng NamHội An15°52’35” N 108°19’37” E
22. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
We took a 3 drive from Hue to Hoi An, which is a beautifully romantic old coastal town, which is famous for its lanterns on the riverfront and old well preserved buildings. For a change, we had aLes mer
VietnamTỉnh Thừa Thiên-HuếThôn Kim LongNorth Central Coast16°28’12” N 107°35’33” E
22. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
In the morning we were graced with the great weather, as the promised rain failed to show up! We took a boat tour to the main pagoda of Hue, and walked in the peaceful ground of its active monasteryLes mer
VietnamTỉnh Thừa Thiên-HuếThôn Kim LongNorth Central Coast16°28’3” N 107°34’47” E
21. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
We arrived in Hue (pronounced hway) - the old capital of Vietnam and the seat of the Nguyen dynasty. We went to the old city Citadel and marveled at many palaces and temples, while learning about theLes mer
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiHoàn KiếmĐền Ngọc Sơn21°2’0” N 105°51’9” E
20. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We took a street food tour and what a delight it was! We tried some delicious pho, and lots of rice flour concoctions! We also sat outside on these small chairs in the midst of street chaos.Les mer
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiHoàn KiếmĐền Ngọc Sơn21°2’1” N 105°51’16” E
19. november 2022, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We walked around the Old Quarter, using Lonely Planet walking tour and saw many beautiful small temples. We also visited the Temple of the Returned Sword, where according to a legend, the emperor wasLes mer
