You, Me & Friends “Art & Culture” ***Hanoi Water Puppet Theatre***
After a busy morning sightseeing in Hanoi on Day 2 of our “Vietnam and The Lost City of Angkor tour”, we made our way to the ‘Hanoi Water Puppet Theatre’ in the Old Quarter. Stepping in to the intimate, air-conditioned, tiered seating theatre, we were transported to a world of myth and legend as the […]
You, Me & Friends “Favourite Tastes” ***Ngon Restaurant***
After a busy day in Hanoi on Day 3 of our Vietnam and the Lost City of Angkor Tour, we headed to Ngon Restaurant for dinner. It was a sort of upmarket food court, with central tables and many different dishes and styles to try. Great food, with main dishes at around NZD$7-10 each. An […]
You, Me & Friends “Favourite Places” ***Hoan Kiem Lake***
We had a leisurely start to day 2 of our ‘Vietnam and The Lost City of Angkor Oct19’ tour, with a lovely buffet breakfast followed by a meander through the nearby streets lined with shops. We then headed down to Hoan Kiem Lake, a serene oasis amidst the bustling streets. Steeped in history and surrounded […]
You, Me & Friends “History & Culture” ***Temple of Literature***
Vietnam & The Lost City of Angkor Oct19: Another stop on our Hanoi sightseeing tour was the Temple of Literature. Built in 1070 during the Ly dynasty, this historic site served as Vietnam’s first university and remains an enduring symbol of scholarly pursuit and Confucian ideals. Originally built only for royalty, it was soon opened […]
You, Me & Friends “History and Culture” ***Hue Citadel***
Oct19: After starting Day 7 of our “Vietnam & The Lost City Tour” at the 7th floor restaurant for an amazing breakfast spread at the Vinpearl, we met our local guide “Dai” – nicknamed “Mr Big”. “dai” means “big” in Vietnamese. Mr Big was tiny, even by Vietnamese standards! We all boarded the 19-seater coach […]
You, Me & Friends “Favourite Tastes” ***Giang Café***
Vietnam & The Lost City of Angkor Oct19 By mid-morning on Day 2 of our Hanoi sightseeing tour, it was time for a coffee, so we headed to the cafe that started the “egg coffee” craze – Giang Coffee. Founded in 1946 by Mr. Nguyen Giang, this iconic café has been serving up its signature […]