If you are like me and love your handbags, then you’ll have a ball in Hanoi. In amongst the fake label bags and the bags of dodgy quality, there are some beautiful bags made of silk and shell. If you are looking for unique bags with a sense of theatre and don’t mind paying a…
Kentucky Fried Chicken has arrived at the Communist heartland. Before I left on a month’s sojourn in Australia, the only thing in Hanoi resembling a multinational chain of food and beverages was the string of Highlands Coffee Shops (generally described as the local version of Starbucks) that have sprouted up all over town. But now…
If you want an authentic Vietnamese dining experience, then Puku isn’t the place to visit. Located at 60 Hang Trong in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Puku is a popular ex-pat hangout, and a great place to relax on a hot day and eavesdrop on gossiping UN volunteers. You can also hook-up your laptop and catch up…