{"id":8430,"date":"2026-06-03T14:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/?p=8430"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:39:11","slug":"2026-hanoi-through-local-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/2026-hanoi-through-local-eyes","title":{"rendered":"This summer, we were lucky to meet some truly inspiring travelers and share Hanoi through local eyes."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our favorite memories was spending an evening with a lovely couple from Germany on our <a href=\"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/tour\/hanoi-vegan-food-tour\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"3112\">Vegan Street Food &amp; Stories of Hanoi tour<\/a>. Together, we explored hidden corners of the city, tasted delicious vegan dishes, and exchanged stories along the way. Their kind review reminded us how meaningful it is to help visitors discover the authentic side of Hanoi beyond the usual tourist routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Your-paragraph-text.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8432\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Your-paragraph-text.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Your-paragraph-text-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Your-paragraph-text-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Your-paragraph-text-510x907.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also had the pleasure of hosting TJ, a university professor visiting Vietnam for the first time. During our journey through the Temple of Literature and the Vietnam Military History Museum, we discussed Vietnam&#8217;s long and complex history, from its cultural heritage to the challenges the country has overcome. TJ shared how surprised he was by many aspects of Vietnam&#8217;s past and appreciated having the opportunity to see historical events from different perspectives.<br>Inspired by his time in Vietnam, TJ even wrote <a href=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/tjtravels\/p\/in-vietnam-education-is-sacrosanct?r=8do971&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/tjtravels\/p\/in-vietnam-education-is-sacrosanct?r=8do971&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer\" rel=\"noopener\">a blog<\/a> about his experiences, sharing his reflections on the country&#8217;s history, culture, and the new perspectives he gained along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0149_2560.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8431\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0149_2560.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0149_2560-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0149_2560-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0149_2560-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0149_2560-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temple of Literature. Photo by Cong @onetripwithlocal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moments like these are what make our work so rewarding. Every guest brings a unique story, and every conversation helps build deeper understanding between people from different cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8675_2560.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8433\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8675_2560.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8675_2560-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8675_2560-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8675_2560-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/onetripwithlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8675_2560-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Military History Musuem. Photo by Cong @onetripwithlocal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to everyone who has joined us this summer. We look forward to many more walks, meals, stories, and friendships in the seasons ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2764\ufe0f OneTrip with Local Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#Hanoi #OneTripWithLocal #HanoiStories #CulturalExchange #VietnamTravel #FoodTour #TempleOfLiterature #VietnamHistory #TravelWithLocals #MeaningfulTravel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of our favorite memories was spending an evening with a lovely couple from Germany on our Vegan Street Food &amp; Stories of Hanoi tour. Together, we explored hidden corners of the city, tasted delicious vegan dishes, and exchanged stories along the way. 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