This Vietnamese fresh rice noodle rolls recipe or Hanoi pho cuon recipe kicks off our series of Vietnamese spring roll recipes. These filling rolls can be eaten as appetisers before a main or served alongside other Vietnamese dishes sharing-style or family-style as we eat here in Southeast Asia. You probably thought I was going to kick … Read more
Where to stay in Hanoi is easy – you want to be on, near or overlooking one of Hanoi’s atmospheric lakes. And as Hanoi’s luxury hotels and boutique hotels in Hanoi come at such an affordable price in Vietnam, compared to other Southeast Asian capitals, why not stay by the water in style? These are … Read more
Summer in Italy actually starts in August for most Italians. It’s when the kids are on school holidays and most Italians head to the beach – which is why living like locals in apartments in the cities the Italians escape or the beaches that locals go to is our idea of summer in Italy. Summer … Read more
Want to be a travel writer? Find out in 8 days. Come to Cambodia and do one of our Travel and Food Writing and Photography Retreats. Our next Retreats are in May and July 2018 and we’re offering between 10% and 15% discounts to fill the last spots. As a pro travel writer who has lived … Read more
Vietnamese street food dishes you need to try in Vietnam and where to taste them – from pho bo and bun cha in Hanoi to cao lau and mi Quang in Hoi An, and banh xeo and banh mi in Saigon. We give you the lowdown on Vietnam’s must-try street food dishes and the regions … Read more