I was always the shy kid who had trouble speaking in front of the class. So, I challenged myself to try spoken word. This was my first ever performance. I was shaking like a leaf. If you notice, I was shuffling my prompt cards automatically, but didn’t use them once!
Trying Mooncakes at Hanoi’s Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival revolves around the moon, so it’s only natural that mooncakes would be a thing! They originated in China, but in Vietnam these cakes are called Banh Trung Thu, which means mid-autumn cake.
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Climate change: We are all hypocrites
When it comes to climate change, I am a hypocrite, and so are you. It’s impossible for us not to be in some way or another.
Climate Change: What can one person do?
We’re all aware that one person making a change in their lifestyle isn’t going to change the world. But, if many individuals all change their behaviour, it has the power to change the entire economy. As one person, we can sure make a difference! Our leaders follow what society demands. And we are society. So let’s all come together as individuals and use our people power to bring about change in governments and big organizations. The change society desperately needs starts with us – you and me!
Hidden Gem Cafe Near Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi
We discovered this little gem of a cafe by accident. Its name is Conifer Four Seasons Book Cafe and Fast Food. Aside from being such a unique and refreshing place, it’s got fast wifi, a large variety of food, including vegetarian options, and is a great space for the digital nomad who prefers chilled out cafes over coworking spaces.
Climate Change: What’s the problem with cows?
This post came about after seeing that Greta Thunberg and many others in the climate change movement are vegan. I hadn’t really thought that much about my food eating habits, because to me eating meat and dairy was normal and not something people really discussed. So, I set out to find out why it could be harmful for the environment. Here, I answer the questions, what’s so bad about meat and dairy? How does cutting down on them actually help the environment? And, how much difference does one person make?
Climate Change: understanding the crisis
The problem with climate change is it’s something we’re all scared of. And when we’re scared of things, we tend to avoid them, me included. So, I’ve decided to educate myself a bit more. Here’s my questions and answers in the search for facts.
10 Delicious Foods Under $5 In Ho Chi Minh
These are our top 10 favourite foods we found in Ho Chi Minh for under $5. Not all are authentic Vietnamese foods, but they were all definitely mouth wateringly delicious.
Hanoi Mid-Autumn Festival September 2019
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a huge holiday in Vietnam. It’s also known as the Moon Festival, the Harvest Moon Festival and the Children’s Festival. Each year the festival is held on a different date because it is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calender. This year it fell on the night of the full moon on Friday, September 13th, 2019.
Potential Grab Scam At Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
I want to be clear that we aren’t 100% certain this was a scam, but we were pretty damn suspicious. Read about our recent experience with the ride share app, Grab, and judge for yourself.