One of the most overwhelming parts of visiting a new city is the overwhelming amount of options you have for dining. Learning about the cuisine in any given country is a huge part of understanding the society, and Vietnam in particular has a particularly abundant food culture. One of…

Hanoi is an immensely sprawling city; it seems that no matter how far you get from the city center, it just keeps going. A city of 6.5 million inhabitants, it can be intimidating to feel that you get a good grasp on Hanoi—especially if you just stay in the…

When moving or traveling to another country, it’s important to know what you are getting yourself in to from a financial perspective. Many who choose to move to Southeast Asia have heard of the low prices and cost of living; while it is true that prices are lower than…

The cost of eating in Southeast Asia is wildly different than in Western countries; the inexpensive cost of food and travel is a huge appeal for tourists and expats seeking to spend time in this part of the world. As far as food prices in Hanoi, there are certainly…

There is no shortage of sights to see in Hanoi, Vietnam; as the capital and second largest city in the country, the city of Hanoi is both historically and culturally rich. No matter your particular interest, Hanoi has something to capture the attention of any and every traveler. 1.…

It seems that each major SE Asian city has a focal point for tourists around which their visit revolves – as Bangkok has Khao San, Phnom Penh has the riverfront, and Ho Chi Minh has District 1, so Hanoi has the Old Quarter (Top 5 places to see in…

At the end of one of Hanoi’s many unassuming, narrow alleys in the Old Quarter lies a small sliding glass door. Inside, artisans young and old can be found seated in small wooden chairs, cutting, punching, and sewing immaculate creations.  (NOTE* – Mammon has moved to 33/135 Doi Can…

Regulators within Hanoi are investigating in the removal of large tangle over head electrical lines, telephone and tv cables. It has come about as an initiatives to satisfy deadlines from city planning back in 2011 to hide and bury all exposed wires underground by the year 2015. The municipal communities…

Vietnam is rapidly becoming one of the top tourist destinations of South East Asia. With bustling metropolises and ancient riverside towns, it combines the comforts of modernity with that traditional Asian mystique. Such an enticing mixture does, however, bring in hoards of tourists from all over the globe, which…