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Sponsored ListingsAt BIS Hanoi's First-Ever Performing Arts Festival, Diversity and Talent Take Center Stage
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- Published on Friday, 12 April 2019 11:45
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
Great collaborative school events create memories, foster a sense of achievement and enrich learning. Yet, as always, there are questions we ask ourselves before the show. Will everything go as planned? Were rehearsals sufficient to produce a professional performance? Or will things fall apart?
Vietnam Welcomes State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
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- Published on Thursday, 21 February 2019 17:00
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
I can now state that I’ve seen my brain. I viewed a portion of its intricate folds and lobes, thanks to a trip to the dentist.
Angsana Lang Co Sets Itself Apart with Sporting Activities, Community Initiatives and a Postcard-Worthy Location
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 13:20
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
Water buffalo saunter through lush rice paddies that reflect a clear blue sky while verdant mountains loom in the background: the views on the drive from the airport are straight off a postcard.
British International School Hanoi Pays Homage to Vietnam’s Vibrant Culture During Tet
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 16:52
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
Tet in Vietnam offers a unique opportunity to engage in timeworn traditions. British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) paid homage to the Year of the Pig with a lively assembly which included a plethora of student performances on the legend of Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ and theatrical lion dances.
Savoring Phu Quoc’s Beauty with a High-Tech Cocktail in Hand
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 January 2019 09:49
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
The translucent balls one would normally identify as caviar held a secret.
Stellar Steakhouse: Affordable Fare at One of Hanoi’s Most Innovative Eateries
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- Published on Sunday, 13 January 2019 22:08
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
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.
International Week at BlS Hanoi Helps Nurture Globally-Minded Students
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 12:40
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
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.
Vietnam’s Emergence as a Global Leader in Dental Tourism
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- Published on Monday, 19 November 2018 16:01
- Written by Saigoneer
Nearly 100,000 international tourists visited Vietnam last year for dental procedures, bringing in over US$150 million.
Day of the Dead: the Perfect Time to Party in Vietnam with Jose Cuervo
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- Published on Thursday, 25 October 2018 14:11
- Written by Saigoneer
Alters strewn with bright marigold flowers and photos of loved ones, families dressed in fancy costumes with faces painted to resemble skeletons walking through streets decorated with bright papel picados and graveyards filled with music and humorous poem recitations: Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico’s largest holidays. This year, Jose Cuervo is sponsoring numerous events to bring the celebration to Vietnam.
In One of the World’s Most Intense Cities, Vietnam’s Tallest Hotel Provides a Weekend Escape
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 18:55
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi. Photos by Julie Vola.
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.
Maison Vie: Exceptional Cuisine a Stone’s Throw from the French Quarter
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- Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018 14:16
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
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.
