The village, 35 kms from Hanoi, that upholds the tradition of incense-making for more than 100 years, is awash with vibrance, colour and spectacle! To Vietnamese, burning incense is the traditional ritual meant to build a bridge between the visible … Continue reading →

Just wandered the neighbourhoods of Hoan Kiem and the French Quarter. ‘Vi Mot Tuong Lai Xanh’ means ‘to a green future’. I was mesmerised watching florist staff ‘reflexing’ roses, flipping petals outwards to create voluminous blooms. The sun was shining … Continue reading →

Time to venture out of the city and commune with nature! Ninh Binh consists of 3 different types of landscapes – wetlands, coastal delta and uplands. And famous for its goat meat, much firmer, leaner and fresher as they are … Continue reading →