If you have spent more than a few hours wandering through the labyrinthine streets of the Old Quarter, you have undoubtedly seen it. On nearly every bustling corner, locals and travelers alike sit shoulder-to-shoulder on tiny plastic stools, gripping…
As a local guide who has been showing travelers the authentic side of Hanoi since before 2010, I often get asked about the local drinking culture. Many tourists think our beverage scene begins and ends with Bia Hơi (fresh…
Having guided travelers through the chaotic, vibrant, and deeply historical streets of the Old Quarter since well before 2010, I have witnessed this city transform. Yet, amidst the rapid modernization, one thing remains the steady, beating heart of the…
SABECO beer producer has factories in every part of Vietnam; however, it is more preferred in the South and Centre Vietnam market than the Northern market. The major products of this producer is bottled beer, however canned beer brand “333”…
Spending VND10,000 (US$0.48) for a cup of ice lemon tea, taking a canvas or a plastic chair and talking from 7pm to 11pm: that’s what hundreds local youths have done over the last two months in the area. The…
