Local Insider

Page 20 of Travel advices from the real locals.

How to discover Hanoi's hidden gems in just one day

How to discover Hanoi's hidden gems in just one day

Travel in a developing city has always suggested a potential blend of mystery, adventure and romance, three words not automatically associated with Hanoi in the context of commercialization. Yet there’s also another unseen and hidden Hanoi that will require you to be more adventurous than just following a group of tourists or flipping through the Lonely Planet book of Vietnam. As a person who tends to linger over the past, my guide is not about what to do or how to spend one day in Hanoi. It is
A guide on how to visit Cai Rang floating market

A guide on how to visit Cai Rang floating market

Visiting floating markets in Mekong Delta is one of the most exciting and eye opening activities to do in Vietnam. Although there are a few to visit, Cai Rang floating market is the largest and most accessible from Saigon. I have lived in Vietnam for a while, yet this is the first time I have ventured down to the Mekong Delta to embrace the hustle and bustle of the floating markets. How to get to Cai Rang floating market? The most popular method of transport to get to Can Tho is by buses, and
Inspitrip and the start-up story

Inspitrip and the start-up story

There has been a shift in the way people view traveling in the past decade. Where people used to be concerned with ticking off the top 10 Tripadvisor essentials they now crave a deeper, more meaningful experience. They want to explore the life and culture of the people who live there and feel more of a connection to a place. It is because of this that activities focused on local experiences have become increasingly popular. Grabbing this opportunity, Inspitrip [https://inspitrip.com/] project w