Hanoi Vietnam

Hoan Kiem Lake

🐢✨ Hoan Kiem Lake – Where Legend, History & Hanoi’s Soul Unite Few places in Hanoi capture the spirit of Vietnam quite like Hoan Kiem Lake. Nestled in the heart of the Old Quarter, this serene body of water is more than just a pretty park — it’s a living legend, a gathering place for […]

Hanoi Vietnam

Ngoc Son Temple

🏯 Ngoc Son Temple – A Sacred Gem on Hoan Kiem Lake Right in the heart of Hanoi, on a peaceful island in Hoan Kiem Lake, lies one of the city’s most visited cultural and spiritual landmarks: Ngoc Son Temple (Đền Ngọc Sơn). Surrounded by ancient trees 🌿 and connected by the iconic The Huc […]

Hanoi Vietnam

Hoan Kiem Lake

🌿 Hoan Kiem Lake – The Soul of Hanoi Hanoi is a city where tradition and modern life blend seamlessly, and at the very heart of it lies Hoan Kiem Lake (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm). For Hanoians, this is more than just a body of water – it’s the city’s beating heart, a place of legends, […]

Hanoi Vietnam

Hoan Kiem Lake

✨ Hoan Kiem Lake – The Beating Heart of Hanoi If you ask any Hanoian where the soul of the city lies, the answer will almost always be Hoan Kiem Lake (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm). Nestled in the center of Hanoi, this iconic landmark is more than just a body of water – it’s a cultural, […]

Halong Bay Vietnam

Accommodation on Quan Lan Island

🏨 Accommodation on Quan Lan Island — Where to Stay 🌴 Staying on Quan Lan Island is part of the charm, but a few practical tips will make your trip smoother. Power cuts ⚡ happen from time to time, so pack a torch 🔦 and choose a room with a window for fresh breeze 🌬️ […]

Halong Bay Vietnam

Getting Around Quan Lan Island

🛵 Getting Around & Essential Info on Quan Lan Island 🌴 Navigating Quan Lan Island is easy and part of the island’s charm. From the southern tip at Quan Lan Pier, you have a few simple options to reach the main village and explore the island. 🛺 By Xe Ôm (Motorbike Taxi) Right at the […]

Halong Bay Vietnam

How to Get to Quan Lan Island

🚤 How to Get to Quan Lan Island — Arrival & Departure Guide Reaching Quan Lan Island is part of the adventure 🌊. Tucked away on the edge of Bai Tu Long Bay, this island is accessible mainly by boat, with options to suit different travel styles — from local ferries to organized tours. 🛥️ […]

Halong Bay Vietnam

Quan Lan Island

🏝️ Quan Lan Island — The Quiet Escape on the Edge of Bai Tu Long Bay 🌊 Far out on the outer edge of Bai Tu Long Bay, Quan Lan Island is a long, slender stretch of land that feels a world away from Vietnam’s busy tourist hubs. While there aren’t many “big” attractions here, […]

Halong Bay Vietnam

Bai Tu Long Bay

🐉 Bai Tu Long Bay — The Peaceful “Children of the Dragon” in Northern Vietnam 🌊 Just east of the world-famous Ha Long Bay, stretching towards the Chinese border 🇨🇳, lies the breathtaking and lesser-known Bai Tu Long Bay. Its name means “Children of the Dragon”, inspired by the same legend that gave Ha Long […]

Halong Bay Vietnam

Titop Island

🏝️ Titop Island — The Pearl of Ha Long Bay with a Soviet Connection 🚀 If you thought Ha Long Bay was all about caves, think again — Titop Island is one of the bay’s most charming non-cave stops, now featured on most day cruises and overnight itineraries 🚤. This little gem was named in […]