A half-day trip in Hanoi | Elevated metro, vegetarian food, cozy cafe

Hi there! Welcome to my first vlog 🍀

I used to hear that "quiet people often hold a lot of thoughts and feelings". But I feel so challenged and confused as I sit here writing this blog.

I just spent a half of a day in Hanoi, which is my hometown city, to explore some cozy & fresh vibes in the daily rushing routine.

It was 1/2 day only, because I was too rushed to make my first travel vlog here, and because I'm a full time developer who is racing with time to find a new version of myself...

Playlist | Epidemic Sound

Playlist

Epidemic Sound

I did come across the Cau Giay station in the morning of the daily working days, but this week was the first time I pushed myself to experience it. I'm quite a lazy person 😂

An elderly Vietnamese military colonel sitting on the train said: "I was so excited. I have been waiting for this day for 15 years".

I believe young Vietnamese people are really lucky to be here and behold this spanking new metro line. This elevated marvel is a testament to the city's progress.

Gleaming stations.. smooth rides.. and sweeping views of the city scape..

Veggie is food. Veggie is good 🍀

In Hanoi, I don't see many vegetarian street food stalls or restaurants regularly.

"An Lạc" means peace and happiness. This vegetarian buffet is a haven for plant-based foodies. A must-visit place when you guys would like to eat meat-free food in the city.

I had the dinner with this meditation music played in the background.

Yêu Thương Để Lại

Dẫu biết trăng tròn sẽ khuyết
Rực rỡ hoa tươi sẽ tàn
Đoàn tụ gia đình đấm ấm
Ngày kia tình sẽ ly tan

Bãi bể nương dâu là thế
Sao còn giành giật thắng thua
Tranh đoạt lợi danh phút tận
Đời người tựa một giấc mơ

Hai tay buông xuôi là hết
Giàu nghèo ai cũng như ai
Dù cho vàng dòng tiền tỷ
Chẳng mang theo xuống tuyền đài

Khổ đau mênh mông biển cả
Chắt chiu từng giọt niềm vui
Chữ tâm giữ gìn trong sáng
Yêu thương để lại cho đời

– Thích Thịnh Đức

A coffee shop with a unique play on words.

"Phê La".. delicious coffee & music note?

Maybe its meaning is to bring a sense of lightness and euphoria when you are enjoying a wonderful drink?

I soaked in the cozy vibes and people-watching here.

I concluded my day in this cozy vibe.

There was some silent lighting strikes.. The light strikes were so far so there were not any raindrop that day. I went home without being wet.

I hope you enjoyed this week vlog. See you next time! 🍀