During our stay on the island of Phú Quốc, Vietnam, we had the chance to enjoy plenty of fresh seafood. From fresh fish to almost any seafood, Phú Quốc is a paradise for those who enjoy the great variety of ocean delights, all at very accessible prices. To our surprise, one night while walking through the Phú Quốc night …
While traveling through Vietnam on our motorcycle, we talked to many locals and foreigners along the way and they always asked us about our following destinations. Our answer then was, “We want to ride south as far as Phú Quốc island near the border with Cambodia.” At hearing our answer, some people gave us a look in …
If you are a coffee expert or only a daily drinker, this article is for you! When we arrived in the mountainous city of Dalat in Southern Vietnam, we knew the area was famous for its coffee growing plantations; so we decided to immerse ourselves as much as possible in the growing and preparing process …
We are by no means wine experts or not even connoisseurs, but we do know a thing or two about it and we were very surprised to learn last year that Vietnam produces its fair share of national juice of the gods. Without a doubt, Dionysus (the Greek God of wine) would be impressed that …
Perhaps you are a traveler who likes to immerse yourself in the local cultures like us. Many years ago, we learned that the best way to travel is to get a life experience when traveling to another country; for us, the beauty of traveling is to be able to tell a story to others and …
You all know that the freshest vegetables, meats and almost any ingredient you want to prepare your best meal can be found in only one place; your local market When I was very young in Chile, my mother introduced me to the local markets (called Vegas). Years later, I would walk to them with my …
When you visit the rural parts of China in the months of April to June, you will notice that many of the fields are used to plant the most common and widely consumed food staple in many parts of the world, rice. According to statistics by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2008, China …
Soon after I arrived in the Jiangsu Province in China in July 2015 to work as a Spanish teacher, I noticed a huge fuzz among locals for the Chinese hairy crab (大闸蟹 dazhaxie). People would flock to their favorite local restaurants to get a taste of this Chinese cuisine delicacy, particularly in Shanghai. Honestly, I was …
Without a doubt, Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi has many great places to visit on a short stay. For us (My kids and I) only stopping in this city for one night before heading to the mountainous town of Sapa, our time was limited. If you have traveled with kids before, particularly teenagers, you surely know …