Exploring the neighborhood, Family, vietnam

3 day family trip away from Hanoi: in the jungle and the caves of Phong Nha

Hardly 1h flight from the capital and 30mn car trip lies an incredible gem: Welcome to Phong Nha! Phong Nha is a very interesting place for its particular history: the Ho Chi Minh trail was a military supply route running from Northern Vietnam through Laos and Cambodia to the South Vietnam. The route sent weapons, manpower, ammunition and other supplies from communist-led North Vietnam to their supporters in South Vietnam during … Continue reading 3 day family trip away from Hanoi: in the jungle and the caves of Phong Nha

esteleaMay 5, 20214 Comments

Exploring the neighborhood, Family, Parenting

Family escape in Chiang Mai: 6 must do (2/2)

Not all classrooms have 4 walls and your teachers can wear many different kind of uniforms… Chiang Mai this week was the best place to learn philosophy, music, science and sport. Learning philosophy with Buddhist monks This was probably the highlight of our stay in Chiang Mai. The chance to exchange with monks and learn about their culture and their way of life. At … Continue reading Family escape in Chiang Mai: 6 must do (2/2)

esteleaNovember 1, 2019February 20, 20203 Comments

Exploring the neighborhood, Family

Family escape in Chiang Mai: 6 must do! (1/2)

Travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer Chiang Mai is a 90 mn fly away from Hanoi. In less than 2 hours, you land in another galaxy : Forget about the pollution and the hustle and bustle of the Vietnamese capital and immerse yourself in blue skies, green mountains, golden temples, and feel how your lungs and heart feel happy … Continue reading Family escape in Chiang Mai: 6 must do! (1/2)

esteleaOctober 28, 2019February 20, 20202 Comments

Exploring the neighborhood, Inspiration, My 2 cents worth, Street life, You know you're in VN

Weekend vibes

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes Marcel Proust Continue reading Weekend vibes

esteleaOctober 18, 2019February 20, 20201 Comment

Exploring the neighborhood, Street life, vietnam

From Hoi An

With love, smiles and this incredible blue sky we’ve been longing for so long in Hanoï. A few days far from the pollution, with the French family visiting all the way from Paris. We are in the exact same mood as the models in the postcards ! Wishing you all a bright day ❤️ Continue reading From Hoi An

esteleaApril 19, 2018May 28, 2018Leave a comment

Exploring the neighborhood, Family, hanoi, vietnam

Family haven: escaping Hanoi pollution in Ninh Binh

I woke up with a very heavy headache. When I opened the windows, the sky was dirty white, and I couldn’t even fanthom further than a few hundreds meters away. The Air Quality Index said “very unhealthy” a health alert signifying that everyone may experience serious health effects. My 7 years old was feeling deezy and nauseous and my 5 years old son was caughing … Continue reading Family haven: escaping Hanoi pollution in Ninh Binh

esteleaNovember 27, 2017April 10, 201812 Comments

Expat, Exploring the neighborhood, hanoi, Uncategorized

Why I loved visiting Hanoi with local kids

08AM. My Attilas are in school; Hubby at work. For a split second, I am experiencing that awkward moment when I am not sure if I actually have free time or if I am just forgetting everything. Just in case, I am running out of the house. With a local kid this time … The specificity of Hanoi Kids Hanoikids is a volunteer organization. You … Continue reading Why I loved visiting Hanoi with local kids

esteleaAugust 30, 2017May 8, 201921 Comments

expatriation, Exploring the neighborhood, Family, Parenting

Top family vacations in Asia: 5 days in Taipei

After 3 years in the Philippines, I have to admit it: Blue skies and white sandy beaches don’t get me high. I am definitely a city girl, the vibes of the capital are the most creative to me. I am craving for the intellectual stimulation and this unique feeling of solitude in the multitude. Add a forest nearby and I will feel totally at home. … Continue reading Top family vacations in Asia: 5 days in Taipei

esteleaMarch 31, 2017May 8, 201719 Comments

expatriation, Exploring the neighborhood, Family, Inspiration, Parenting

Especially for you!

2017, we are ready! Our jeepney is all set for new exciting adventures, and we have enough seats for you all. The program includes traveling at least on 2 continents by air, sea and road, learning new skills, choosing healthy food, activities and people and always remember that LoVE is a verb. So we’ll top it all with countless laughs and big warm hugs. Looking forward … Continue reading Especially for you!

esteleaJanuary 1, 2017January 9, 201716 Comments

Expat, Exploring the neighborhood, Inspiration, Spread the word

This so unique Spirit of Travel

…”I was already feeling the familiar thrill of of beginning a journey, the sense of relief that always fills me when I know that I can not be reached, that I am not booked or expected anywhere, that I have no commitment except those created by chance. How wonderful is it to mix with a crowd as an ordinary traveler, free from one’s own role, … Continue reading This so unique Spirit of Travel

esteleaMarch 10, 2016March 15, 201613 Comments