As a metropolis of nearly eight million, Hanoi is like many other Asian cities: blooming with people, culture, and hectic lifestyles. Along with rampant development, the city faces concerns such as air pollution and a lack of public art spaces. These issues not only affect living standards but also choke Hanoi’s art scene. How many places are there where artists can freely challenge themselves and develop their ideas without being disturbed? How can their works avoid being damaged? It was these questions that led to the birth of Into Thin Air.
Hanoi has a reputation for being one of the most hectic and chaotic cities in Southeast Asia. While this provides much of the vibrancy and energy of the capital, it also seeps into you and leaves you with the occasional need to escape.
In the months leading up to winter in Hanoi, when the temperature starts to drop and a chilly breeze blows through the city, anticipation grows for a rare, unique delicacy – the palolo worm omelet, or chả rươi in Vietnamese.
Walking up the stairs and into Maison Vie is like entering a neo-classical alternate universe. It almost feels like entering a restaurant onboard the Titanic, with the style appearing in clear contrast to the white colonial walls and green palms of other French eateries in the capital.
The recent disappearance of 152 Vietnamese tourists in Taiwan has the potential to severely affect the visa application process for Vietnamese citizens in the future.
Within Vietnam’s tallest hotel, you’ll also find one of the capital’s most mouthwatering steakhouses – a restaurant known as much for its lavish beef as for the adventurous four-stage journey guests can enjoy when visiting.
Just over a week ago, the couple talked about their declaration of love during a live stream Facebook interview with the reality show centered around straight relationships.
For one week each year, British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) students and parents take part in a tour of world cultures and traditions through a vibrant fair and a series of learning activities that display the values of global citizenship.
During the 19th century, postcards were one of the most popular forms of media that connected Vietnam with the rest of the world.
The translucent balls one would normally identify as caviar held a secret.
![[Photos] The Costumes of This New Nguyen Dynasty Historical Web Series Will Make You Swoon](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/Feb/19/phuongkhau/a0s.jpg "[Photos] The Costumes of This New Nguyen Dynasty Historical Web Series Will Make You Swoon")
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![[Video] This Cinemagraph Celebrates Hanoi's Endearing Dawn Aerobics](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2019/02/News/SomeWeirdCinegraph_SGRs.jpg "[Video] This Cinemagraph Celebrates Hanoi's Endearing Dawn Aerobics")
![[Photos] New Hanoi Library Allows Kids to Read, Climb and Learn about Aquaponics](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2019/01/Libray/LibSGRs.jpg "[Photos] New Hanoi Library Allows Kids to Read, Climb and Learn about Aquaponics")
![[Video] Rare Footage Documents How Vietnam Celebrated Tet in 1950](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/pr1GYN6s.jpg "[Video] Rare Footage Documents How Vietnam Celebrated Tet in 1950")
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![[Photos] A Glimpse Into 1950s Cambodia and Laos](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Ld1GXH9s.jpg "[Photos] A Glimpse Into 1950s Cambodia and Laos")
![[Photos] Striking Color Images Portray Daily Life in Hanoi 100 Years Ago](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2018/12/northern/7s.jpg "[Photos] Striking Color Images Portray Daily Life in Hanoi 100 Years Ago")
![[Photos] The Calm Austerity of Vung Tau in the Late 1960s](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/B8scAMfs.jpg "[Photos] The Calm Austerity of Vung Tau in the Late 1960s")
![[Photos] The Costumes of This New Nguyen Dynasty Historical Web Series Will Make You Swoon](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/Feb/19/phuongkhau/a0l.jpg)
[Photos] The Costumes of This New Nguyen Dynasty Historical Web Series Will Make You Swoon
The web series is expected to be released in late 2019 on YouTube.
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[Photos] A Communal House in Son La Inspired by Indigenous Headscarves
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[Video] Two Railway Flagwomen Save Elderly Woman Seconds Before the Train Comes
The incident happened on Nguyen Thanh Phuong Road in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province.
Ngõ Nooks: The Dish That Smells Like Regret but Tastes Like Happiness
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Upcoming Events
Today
19:30
HPF: Ethics of Pornography @ Puku Café and Sports Bar
20:30
Film Screening: Drive @ DeN
20:30
Dan Henneberry at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club
Tomorrow
18:00
Weekly Meditation Healing Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co
21:00
A Nirvana cover show - you know you're RIGHT @ Whiskey Mystics and Men
21:30
Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug
Soon
22/02
Xóm Bắc Cầu - Chuyen Di Cuoi Cùng Cua Chi Phung (Screening) @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space
22/02
Ra mắt album 'Nhìn lại' của | Album Launch by Ngô Hồng Quang & Phan Lê Hà @ Manzi
22/02
Ghế Không Tựa với [ Đen Vâu ] @ Hanoi Rock City
23/02
Music from shy & sophisticated souls/ Những thanh âm bẽn lẽn @ Hanoi Rock City
24/02
Workshop: Social Dress Network | Latex và thế giới thực ảo @ Six Space
Full Events Calendar
Arts & Culture
The Legends of Tam Nương: Why You Shouldn't Start a Business on the 7th Day of Tet
There’s little doubt that superstition is still deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture. These silvery threads of mysticism are woven into a ple...
[Illustrations] A Medley of 'Year of the Pig' Depictions From 35 Young Artists Across Vietnam
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May your Year of the Pig turn out as plump and sleek as the swine icons featured in the Beheoce project.
[Photos] Ha Giang: Evocative Portraits From Hoang Su Phi
![[Photos] Ha Giang: Evocative Portraits From Hoang Su Phi](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2019/02/HSP/HSPSGRs.jpg)
Nestled amid the textured, corduroy rice terraces of Ha Giang Province lies Hoang Su Phi, a rural district that’s home to an array of ethnic...
Eat & Drink
Da Lat, the Unlikely Home of El Salvador's Rare Pacamara Coffee Beans
In a previous life, Nguyen Van Son was an auto parts salesperson. As a gift of appreciation for his wife, he acquired a seemingly trivial pl...
Ngõ Nooks: De Tam Café Adds a Contemporary Touch to a Familiar Retro Aesthetic
As soon as you walk into De Tam’s leafy entrance courtyard, a familiar vintage theme becomes apparent. An entire wall is covered in shelves ...
Ngõ Nooks: The Dish That Smells Like Regret but Tastes Like Happiness
If you’re a food lover, there is one dirt-cheap, aromatic Hanoi snack that you must try: bún đậu mắm tôm.
Partner Content
Angsana Lang Co Sets Itself Apart with Sporting Activities, Community Initiatives and a Postcard-Worthy Location
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British International School Hanoi Pays Homage to Vietnam’s Vibrant Culture During Tet
Tet in Vietnam offers a unique opportunity to engage in timeworn traditions. British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) paid ho...
Stellar Steakhouse: Affordable Fare at One of Hanoi’s Most Innovative Eateries
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Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach
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The Future of Saigon’s Housing on Display at De La Sol
Architectural design inspired by a piano, guitar and chimes
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Stories
Hanoi Barber Offers Free Presidential Hairdos in Honor of Trump-Kim Summit
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[Video] Two Railway Flagwomen Save Elderly Woman Seconds Before the Train Comes
The incident happened on Nguyen Thanh Phuong Road in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province.
Thailand's Illegal Wildlife Trade is Open 'For All to See' on Facebook
Facebook is once again in the spotlight, this time for the rampant illegal wildlife trade being facilitated through its groups in Thailand .
Old Hanoi
A Rare Look Inside the Hue Imperial Court in 1895 in Watercolor
'La cour de Hue' (The court of Hue) is a series of painting done by Nguyen Van Nhan in 1895, during the reign of Thanh Thai, emperor of...
[Photos] Immerse in the Nostalgia of Tet Past With These Black-and-White Snapshots
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It's Vietnamese New Year's Eve today, but before the meals, games and temple visits begin, let’s take a field trip back to old Vietnam ...
[Photos] A Visual Tour of Late 1960s Saigon by Brian Wickham
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It seems that every day, we get to uncover yet another old photo collection of Vietnam from the 1960s.
Society
Vietnam to Build First-Ever Undersea Tunnel Beneath Ha Long Bay
The project has already attracted three investors including Nippon Koei, FECON and Transport Engineering Design Inc.
70% of People Who Shop Online Use Facebook Messenger to Communicate with Shops
Facebook Messenger is by far the most popular messaging app for Vietnamese who shop online.
In Vietnam's First Awake Brain Surgery, a Patient Is Conscious and Singing
The patient, a 36-year-old businessman, was awake for two of the surgery's six hours, during which he sang and conversed with doctors to ass...
