St. Joseph's Church screams I am French with all its mighty. It definitely stands out, not just because it bears resemblance to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris - in the same Gothic-Revival style - but also because its austere grey contrasts so much with the colourful surroundings, particularly the live red that was everywhere … Continue reading St. Joseph’s Church, Hanoi – the odd one out
The ending of Hanoi's Train Street.
Contrary to the Imperial City of Thang Long, the Temple of Literature was brimming with all sorts of visitors - locals and foreigners. Regardless, I found some peace and quietness here, as I would find in any temple whilst travelling through Vietnam. The Temple of Literature is considered the first national University in the country. … Continue reading Touring Hanoi’s attractions – the Temple of Literature
There was a crowd of little children at the entrance of the Citadel and I hesitated for a moment before going in. The jet lag was almost cured, but my head was still throbbing a little, as finding peace in Hanoi can be quite a challenge. The children were noisy and errant. The caretakers were … Continue reading Exploring the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi
It is really hard to escape the cacophony of sounds in Hanoi and there is just literally so much stuff pilling everywhere - from mopeds, people, storefronts full of different objects, food - that even your eyes need a break, just something to look at that is simple, uncomplicated. I crave going to place where … Continue reading The mysterious Hoan Kam Lake in Hanoi
The Winged Bone 