A visit to Hanoi – hectic and fun!

In March 2015, my mom came to visit us in Singapore.  We had a fantastic time here, and got a chance to show her what our life is like.  As part of her visit, we planned a visit to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.  Our previous experience in the country (Ho Chi Minh) convinced us this…

Ho Chi Minh – what a weekend!

Ho Chi Minh, or Saigon for the more romantic, is a busy but friendly city. This is the description that our lovely local guide Tam gave when I asked her. I couldn’t agree more. Saigon in Vietnamese means busy/ dynamic. No, I am joking, but it could well be. From the plane you can already see…