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A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Food & Drink

Hanoi's West Lake Cafe Strip: Where the Laptops Come Out

The streets around Quang An and Xuan Dieu in Tay Ho have quietly become Hanoi's most functional cafe-as-coworking scene — here's how it actually works.

Jun 20, 20264 min readnorth
Healthcare professional reviews medical form during patient consultation in a clinic setting.
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Travel Tips

Doctor on Call in Vietnam: Telemedicine and House-Call Options for Travelers

Getting sick abroad is stressful enough without decoding a foreign healthcare system. Here is what actually works for English-speaking travelers in Vietnam.

Jun 18, 20265 min readall
A female doctor in scrubs using a laptop for a virtual consultation, enhancing telemedicine.
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Travel Tips

Doctor on Call in Vietnam: Telemedicine and House-Call Options for Travelers

Getting sick in Vietnam doesn't have to mean a chaotic hospital visit. Here's how to access English-speaking doctors fast, from apps to house calls.

Jun 18, 20264 min readall
Beautiful view of Da Nang cityscape with boats in the foreground on a sunny day.
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Itineraries

Digital-Nomad Da Nang: How to Set Up a 3-Month Base

Da Nang is one of the most practical long-stay cities in Vietnam — good internet, cheap apartments, and easy weekend escapes. Here's how to actually set it up.

Jun 18, 20265 min readcentral
Woman with headphones working on laptop in a cozy Vietnamese cafe setting.
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Travel Tips

Working on a Tourist Visa in Vietnam: What the Law Actually Says

Thousands of foreigners teach English or freelance in Vietnam on tourist visas. Here is what Vietnamese law actually says, when it gets enforced, and how to do it properly.

May 30, 20265 min readall
Smartphone showing Cash App screen on laptop keyboard, next to glasses and notebook.
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Travel Tips

Wise to Vietnam: How to Send VND to a Local Bank Account

Wise works for sending VND to Vietnamese banks, but the process has quirks. Here's what fees to expect, which banks receive fastest, and why transfers get rejected.

May 30, 20264 min readall
A group of young adults sitting by the tranquil West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam during sunset.
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Food & Drink

Hanoi Plant-Based Brunch: Tay Ho, West Lake, and Where Locals and Expats Actually Eat

Hanoi's plant-based brunch scene has quietly matured — here's where to find the best vegan and vegetarian cafes around Tay Ho and West Lake.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Close-up of a traditional street food setup featuring duck eggs, herbs, lime, and spices on an orange stool.
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Food & Drink

Gluten-Free in Hanoi: Where to Eat, Shop, and Actually Enjoy Yourself

Eating gluten-free in Hanoi is more doable than you'd think — if you know which dishes are naturally safe, where expats shop for GF ingredients, and which cafes won't look at you blankly.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
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