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VIETNAM

Vietnam is rich in culture and street food. Admittedly, I wasn’t too big a fan of Vietnamese food before our trip but I am now. It has some of the best street food we’ve encountered on our travels, and for cheap too! Some of our best memories in Vietnam entail eating delicious food on the street and washing it all down with ice-cold bottles of local beer.

Where to Stay in Hanoi, Vietnam: Hanoi Little Town Hotel

Northern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 27, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Hanoi Little Town Hotel is located in the Old Quarter so it's close to everything. The Old Quarter is one of Hanoi’s major commercial districts and is home to colonial architecture with row upon row of preserved shophouses. It's arguably the best place to stay in the city.

Vinh Khanh, District 4: Where to Have the Best Street Seafood in Saigon, Vietnam

Southern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Feb 3, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

A steady flow of seafood and activity is what you can expect on Vinh Khanh Street in District 4. Known for serving the best street seafood in Saigon, this was easily my favorite dining experience in our two weeks in Vietnam.

War Remnants Museum: A Grisly Reminder of the Vietnam War in Ho Chi Minh City

Southern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 21, 2017 JB & Renée Macatulad

The Vietnam War played a big role in American pop culture, which is probably a big reason why the War Remnants Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.

My Son Sanctuary: A “Mini Angkor Wat” in Hoi An, Vietnam

Central Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 21, 2017 JB & Renée Macatulad

Often referred to as a "mini Angkor Wat", My Son is a Hindu sanctuary dedicated to the worship of Shiva. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most popular day trip destination from Hoi An.

Ben Thanh Street Food Market: A Trendy Food Hall in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

Southern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Feb 26, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Ben Thanh Street Food Market is a trendy food hall in Saigon created specifically for tourists. Many tourists are afraid of eating street food so they opened this place to make it more hygienic and appealing to foreigners.

INSPITRIP: Experience Vietnam Like a Local

Northern Vietnam / Southern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 29, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

I had heard about websites like Inspitrip, sites that connected travelers to local hosts or guides. Tourists can have local experiences that go beyond the usual travel agency tours, things like enjoying a home-cooked Vietnamese meal at someone's home or going bar-hopping in Saigon with locals.

Discovering the Locals’ Favourite Street Food in Saigon, Vietnam

FOOD GUIDES / Southern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 8, 2019 Alexis Nguyen

Although many fast food chains have started settling in to Vietnam’s larger cities, the best place to eat local dishes are still at the small stalls which line the streets. Many of these are not only cheap but also have existed there for half a century.

Hanoi: A Vietnamese Street Food Paradise

FOOD GUIDES / Northern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 8, 2019 Konrad Waliszewski

Hanoi has earned its reputation as a street food paradise. Around every twist and turn of its labyrinthine streets, ravenous travelers are invited to sit on small plastic chairs at a communal sidewalk table and are offered a superabundance of food options. It’s easy—and deliciously fun—to get lost in Hanoi’s food scene.