Tag: American
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American tourist charged 14 times normal price for motorbike taxi ride in Hanoi
An American tourist has accused a motorbike taxi driver in Hanoi of charging her VND1 million (US$38) for a seven-kilometer trip, 14 times the usual fare, and behaving inappropriately. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/lifestyle/other/american-tourist-charged-14-times-normal-price-for-motorbike-taxi-ride-in-hanoi/ar-AA1X1XvA
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American tourist bows down to Hanoi restaurant owner to thank for delicious food
An American woman surprised a Hanoi restaurant owner by pressing her hands and bowing down to express gratitude after enjoying a 12-course lunch she described as “heaven.” … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/lifestyle/other/american-tourist-bows-down-to-hanoi-restaurant-owner-to-thank-for-delicious-food/ar-AA1QIzTT
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Dodging traffic and diving into history: Five days in northern Vietnam, from Hanoi to Halong Bay
A movie shown on a loop declares, “You were lucky, being prisoners of Vietnam.” I have no doubt that a majority of American POWs would dispute that. Other historic stops on our Hanoi tour: … Full story: https://www.cleveland.com/travel/2025/03/dodging-traffic-and-diving-into-history-five-days-in-northern-vietnam-from-hanoi-to-halong-bay.html
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Foreign tourists share experiences of Hanoi fine dust pollution
A group of American tourists pose for photos at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi under unclear sky on Dec. 22, 2024. Photo courtesy of Du Lich Viet “I think it was due to the polluted air,” she … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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American traveler sits on sidewalk in Hanoi, tastes ‘national’ dish
Though the dish is called ‘national dish’ because it is favored by many Vietnamese, not all foreign travelers dare taste it. However, Nate believes it is popular and the city’s symbolic dish, so … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/american-traveler-sits-on-sidewalk-in-hanoi-tastes-national-dish-2346015.html
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Peruvian pop star Lenin Tamayo brings the language of the Incas closer to Hanoi audience
Peru is a south American country whose music draws on Peruvian, Spanish, and African roots. A concert was performed in Hanoi recently by a young Peruvian singer named Lenin Tamayo, who has been called … Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/peruvian-pop-star-lenin-tamayo-brings-the-language-of-the-incas-closer-to-hanoi-audience-1338630.vov
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American tourist takes on Hanoi’s exotic street foods: Blood sausage and balut
During a culinary exploration of Hanoi, an American tourist did not hesitate to try dishes that many would be wary of, including balut, blood sausage, and fried sandworm cakes. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/american-tourist-takes-on-hanoi-s-exotic-street-foods-blood-sausage-and-balut-2333615.html
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Visiting Hanoi’s oldest food market
Vietnamese-American journalist and broadcaster, William Lee Adams, returns to Vietnam where his G.I. father first met his mother during the dark days of the Vietnam War. Satyam Panday says that US … Full story: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0jvjww4/vietnam-visiting-hanoi-s-oldest-food-market
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Travel firms contribute money to boost VN tourism
Vietnam’s travel firms are calling on filmmakers, especially American ones, to shoot films in Vietnam with specific support policies. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/travel-firms-contribute-money-to-boost-vn-tourism-2270019.html
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US saxophonist Kenny G’s only ‘Going Home’ music video promotes Hanoi’s heritage sites
American saxophonist and composer Kenny G’s only music video for the song ‘Going Home,’ which was filmed at Hanoi’s renowned heritage sites, also made its release in the Vietnamese capital city on … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/ttnewsstyle/20240420/us-saxophonist-kenny-gs-only-going-home-music-video-promotes-hanoi-s-heritage-sites/79455.html
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American tourist amazed by unique black-colored dish in Hanoi
Initially shocked by a black-colored street food in Hanoi, an American tourist was pleasantly surprised by its taste and expressed eagerness to try it again. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/american-tourist-amazed-by-unique-black-colored-dish-in-hanoi-2370838.html
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The Foundation unveils clinics in Vietnam, organised by Global Football Management
It will get underway this week in Ho Chi Minh City, at The American School, and continue in the cities of Hanoi San Bong Xuan La Stadium and Phu Yen Duy Tan School. The first 250 children will be … Full story: https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/club/foundation/the-foundation-unveils-clinics-in-vietnam-organised-by-global-football-management/