A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with a young Vietnamese girl, who exuded intelligence in her quiet confident ways. Our encounter that day had been purely by chance; I needed someone to translate for me at the tailor’s, and she had volunteered to … [Read more...] about Hanoi in my eyes
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Buying a bicycle in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge - As a foreigner coming to Hanoi for the first time, I have spent a day locating a bicycle shop and haggling about the price, but found it not easy to get one. I was immediately entranced by my first bicycle ride around Vietnam; all the while sneering at … [Read more...] about Buying a bicycle in Hanoi
Sketching street portraits in Hanoi
(VOV) - Some of Hanoi's eager young art students have capitalised on their talent and now earn useful extra income sketching portraits on city streets. In the weeks following the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, artists at cultural and historical sites such as Van Mieu-Quoc Tu … [Read more...] about Sketching street portraits in Hanoi
There’s a dog training centre in Hanoi…
(VOV) - Ricky Foresters, the 33-year-old American owner of Hanoi's only canine obedience centre Alpha Dog, is helping the capital city's dog owners train their beloved pets. Ricky has earned an official US dog training certificate of accreditation. His expertise has transformed … [Read more...] about There’s a dog training centre in Hanoi…
Air pollution alert in Hanoi
According to experts, air quality in Vietnam is now at an alarming level. A large proportion of Vietnam's population and the country’s ecosystems are being exposed to polluted air, which excesses Vietnam's permitted standards. In particular, Hanoi’s air pollution is … [Read more...] about Air pollution alert in Hanoi