St Joseph's Cathedral - Hanoi - Vietnam
Inaugurated in 1886, St Joseph's Cathedral is situated at 40 Nha Chung Street, not to far from the western banks of Hoan Kiem Lake.
With its huge square towers and a some what stark if not gloomy look, as it's walls are now colored am imposing gray, the site of St Joseph's once use to be...
7 Travel Tips for Hanoi - Vietnam
When traveling in Vietnam, like many other countries, there are things you can do, and things you shouldn't do!It is often hard to know whats right and whats wrong. The good news is the when you travel in Vietnam, you really have to try hard to upset the locals. Vietnamese are so forgiving, it's
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Restaurant Review - Al Fresco's - Hanoi
Al Fresco's - Hanoi
Where:
Al Fresco's are located at:
23L Hai Ba Trung Street - 826 7782
108 K1 Lang Ha Street - 772 3555
98 Xuan Dieu Street - 719 5322
A37 Hoang Ngan Street - 556 98 22
Al Fresco's will also deliver to
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Vna Phuc Village - Silk in Hanoi
Beginning during the Ly-Tran Dynasty, Van Phuc Silk Village has gained an international reputation for its quality, designs and craftsmanship.
Van Phuc Village is best known for its Van Silk, Van referring to "Clouds".
International recognition didn't come until the 1930's
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Get some Bun in the North
The food in Vietnam is wide and varied, dispite popular believe, it is not just rice!
Many dishes have a noodle called Vermicelli (bun in Vietnamese) in them and can eaten either dry or in the form of a soup. Here are a few popular bun...