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One of the most interesting Vietnamese traditional toys — and also one of the best Vietnam’s souvenirs to bring home — is the bamboo dragonfly (chuồn chuồn tre). Small, colorful, and surprisingly balanced, this toy carries much more than playful fun. It carries stories of village life, the spirit of handmade craftsmanship, and a window into Vietnamese childhood where nature, patience, and creativity meet. For families visiting Hanoi, it’s not just a toy — it’s a cultural expe

Hanoi, January 20th, 2026 Quality time with grandma and grandchildren - sounds like a perfect plan! Let’s welcome Elizabeth and three of her grandchildren joining our Taste of Hanoi tour for a very special trip together. Almost everything was new to the kids, and they happily tried every dish and praised each new flavor. Among all the local eateries Casey walked them through, “Bánh cuốn” – steamed rolled rice pancakes quickly became Elizabeth’s favorite for its soft and deli

Hanoi, Oct 5th, 2025 Meet Daniel’s family of 3 from Australia at our Cocoa-Coffee Workshop! Kate and Daniel came to Hanoi for a short break, hoping little Mollie ( or “Monkey”, her nickname) could explore new culture and learn through experiences. And oh, what a fun and memorable day it was! Casey and Chihara - our passionate instructors guided our friends through the art of Vietnamese coffee: From the iconic egg coffee to the smooth coconut and bold salted coffee, each cup

From crunchy bánh mì to bamboo dragonfly painting, Bridget’s family explored Hanoi’s Old Quarter, learned local crafts, and made memories they’ll never forget.

From crunchy bánh mì to bamboo dragonfly painting, Bridget’s family explored Hanoi’s Old Quarter, learned local crafts, and made memories they’ll never forget.

Hanoi, December 14th, 2025 What happens when two families from two different countries come together on a food tour? Different stories, one shared curiosity for Hanoi’s local life and food. Let’s join Deb’s and Monish’s families from Australia and India on our Taste of Hanoi food journey. The food adventure was full of surprises. From bánh rán (Vietnamese donuts) — where the long line finally made sense after just one bite — to a buzzing nộm (papaya salad) spot, sitting on ti

Hanoi, October 1st, 2025 Say hello to Wanda’s lovely family of six from Australia, exploring Hanoi during a two-week family holiday. From the very start, we knew the day would be filled with laughter, curiosity, and great energy. With Casey as their companion for the day, Wanda’s family wandered through Hanoi’s streets on a family-friendly walking food tour, discovering hidden gems, enjoying local street food, and learning the stories behind each dish. Our Aussie crew loved e

Hanoi, August 31st, 2025 From the very first “Hello,” Chantal’s lovely family of four from Australia brought sunshine to Hanoi’s streets. Let’s join them on today’s food journey with us! Chihara - our companion guided everyone through Hanoi’s hidden gems, tasting local street food and uncovering the stories behind each dish. Among them all, “bánh cuốn” - steamed rolled rice pancakes and “bánh rán” - Vietnamese donuts became instant favorites. But today wasn’t just about food

Hanoi, January 7th, 2026 What made Nicola and Karen’s group from the Netherlands and Canada choose to join our Taste of Hanoi wasn’t just the food, but the fun photos that show the way we connect people - with the guide, street vendors, and the everyday rhythm of Hanoi. We had a great time wandering through Hanoi’s streets, discovering hidden gems, trying lesser-known dishes and listening to the stories behind each dish from Cihara. “Bún riêu” - river crab noodle soup was an

Hanoi, December 23rd, 2025 The perfect way to explore the flavors of Hanoi? Doing it as a big family reunion! And for Julie’s family, our Taste of Hanoi tour was more than a food journey, it was the very first time returning to Vietnam together as a three-generation Vietnamese-American family. They had imagined what Vietnam might look like, and had been familiar with Vietnamese food, but experiencing it in real life: eating where locals eat, sitting on tiny stools, walking th

Hanoi, December 21st, 2025 Meet Beth’s family - an American family living in Korea, travelling through Vietnam with their two boys, hoping they can experience culture in the most local way, and Hanoi was the perfect choice! With Cihara as our local companion, we started our Hanoi food tour through the Old Quarter, sat on tiny stools while scooters rushed past, and were welcomed by street vendors with the warmest smiles. Both parents were open to every dish, but there was one

Hanoi, December 18th, 2025 Let’s welcome Rachel’s family of 4 from the UK and Eljo from the Netherlands, joining our Taste of Hanoi tour. After a long flight, our friends were so excited and ready to dive into the incredible flavors of Hanoi with Casey's companion. From the very first stop, “nộm” – Vietnamese green papaya salad completely won everyone over. “So fresh” - They were surprised that Vietnamese “nộm” was different and even tastier than the one they’d tried in Th

A touching story from a winter morning food tour in Hanoi, discovering local places, Hanoi food, hidden alleys, and unforgettable human connections with Alan & Greg from the US

Join Sébastien and his lovely French family on a joyful Hanoi food adventure. From bánh rán and bánh gối to making bánh cuốn and playing Ô ăn quan, this heartwarming journey shows how families truly experience local culture in Vietnam. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic Hanoi moments.

From crunchy bánh mì to bamboo dragonfly painting, Bridget’s family explored Hanoi’s Old Quarter, learned local crafts, and made memories they’ll never forget.

Rain couldn’t stop Brendan’s family from enjoying our Hanoi food tour — laughter, puddles, and delicious local eats made it a day to remember!

Join Kimberley’s Australian family on a heartwarming Hanoi family tour filled with street food, crafts, local artisans and a surprise birthday celebration.

From crunchy bánh mì to bamboo dragonfly painting, Bridget’s family explored Hanoi’s Old Quarter, learned local crafts, and made memories they’ll never forget.

Hanoi, August 23rd, 2025 We met Tineke’s lovely family of four again at our cozy Coffee workshop to wrap up their Hanoi Family Quest –...

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