Vietnam is country that got the travelers attention in last 20 years and rightly so as it has so much to offer. Vietnam's lifestyle, culture, food and landscape varies from bustling Hanoi city that a melting culture pot to heritage town of Hoi An with beautiful Pagodas to picturesque landscape of Cat Ba to vibrant... Continue Reading →
Bonsai art, is a 1000 years old art originated in Japan, that found its way to Vietnam and other countries. Bonsai art is one of the valued art among Vietnamese which is visible based on Bonsai exhibitions that take place annually in Hue, Ho CHi Minh, and Hanoi. Bonsai art is a prominent feature in... Continue Reading →
I have a particular fondness for south east Asian cuisine. Just like Indian cuisine, the south east Asian food, has balance of flavour, usage of appropriate spices, nutrition, vegetables used based on season and its "gun-dharma". But when I went to Vietnam, the cuisine hit me in a different spot. Vietnam blog articles to checkout... Continue Reading →
The capital of Vietnam, is a melting pot of people from various parts of Vietnam and outside. Hanoi commands a special place in heart and mind. You either love it or you love it. Hanoi, that has always been under a communism regime, that its visible everywhere in its people, architecture, art, style of dressing.... Continue Reading →
In every visit, I love hopping to different Cafes of any town. And Vietnam being second largest coffee exporter in world, it meant its raining cafe's everywhere. Literally. There are at least 2 cafes in every block. From big to small. From artisanal to chain. From an experience to utility. There is a Café to... Continue Reading →
Hoi An is this beautiful picturesque place that gives you a touristy view of Vietnam from a bygone era. This place can be a love or hate thing. However, I noticed this place is highly loved by Indians and Europeans. I believe the charm of hanging lanterns, colorful boats, heritage homes, old temples, and cute... Continue Reading →
Home stays are my all time preferred stay options. I love the idea of home setting, cozy rooms, warm bed and off-course little corner table with chai kettle. Well these things are something you get in hotel too but lacks personal touch. On the contrary, home stays are run by warm home owners and local... Continue Reading →
This is a new section that I have been meaning to start, for a simple reason - my love for cafes. There is something so soothing and so comfy about cafes. Cafes can be romantic and can be so solitary. Cafes can be place to laze and place to amaze. Cafes can be a place... Continue Reading →
SEE 1. Sin Sze Si Ya Temple: This is an old Chinese temple built in 1864 located in a small very-easy-to-miss-out bylane of Petalling street. Many people pray here for good luck from Wenchang Dijun, God of knowledge. For good fortune, Chinese practice is to crawl under the table right in front of the statues of... Continue Reading →
I recently took a trip to a quiet place up in hills of Goa. (Yes, there is more to Goa, apart from the beeches.) The trip was all about spending some quiet time with loved one. After doing some research on various sites and blogs, we happen to spot these beautiful cottages on Agoda to... Continue Reading →
