Two Sights in Hanoi: The Women’s Museum and the ‘Hanoi Hilton’
When we were in Hanoi in 2003 the weather was fine and we spent our time wandering the enchanting streets in the old quarter, and stopping in at little cafés with […]
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Crazy Electrical Wiring in Hanoi, Vietnam
I thought I was the only crazy person who took photos of electrical wiring. But the power lines in Hanoi are so insane they are even featured on t-shirts and in […]
Cold and Raining in Hanoi, Vietnam
It was 14° and raining when we arrived in Hanoi. In Canada this would be considered a balmy spring day, but we had just spent the previous month basking in […]
Christmas in Vietnam
Although Vietnam is officially an atheist country, and less than 10% of the population considers themselves Christian, Christmas seems to be loved by all, especially the festive red Santa suits. […]
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Hanoi’s Red Bridge
In the heart of Hanoi is the ‘lake of the returned sword’. England has the legend of the Lady of the Lake handing the sword Excalibur to King Arthur, and Hanoi […]
WPC: Street Life in Hanoi
Traffic is insane in Hanoi. Sidewalks aren’t for walking on, they’re for parking on. Motorcycles weave in and out of pedestrians and visa versa. Everyone lives out on the streets; doors are wide open […]
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Two Hues
I’ve been trying to find a photo that will work with one section of isolated colour. I’m not sure if this works but so far the only photo I found […]
Good Morning Vietnam: Breakfast Croissant & Vietnamese Coffee
Vietnamese breakfasts have a strong French influence, often greeting the morning with croissants and French-roast coffee! Up north in Hanoi we would head out to the Paris Deli, Boulangerie et Café […]
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