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Hanoi: When Bourdain Met Obama

Hanoi, VN — The owners of Bun Cha Huong Lien were informed that a lot of reporters and international media were coming to check their place out, but they had no idea, they were going to be visited by a U.S. President and a celebrity host. In 2016, Anthony Bourdain, Read more

By Mark Jue, 1 yearFebruary 15, 2025 ago

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Hanoi: Searching for Calm and Tranquility

Hanoi, VN — Hanoi was not my favorite city in Vietnam. Walking through its Old Quarter made me feel claustrophobic. It’s sidewalks were crowded with vendors and motorbikes. The smell of exhaust fumes and the constant honking of horns made me feel ill. I needed to find open space and Read more

By Mark Jue, 1 yearFebruary 14, 2025 ago