Celebrate Christmas Spanish style – in Vietnam

Christmas in Spain (Navidades) runs for 12 days from December 24 to January 6. There are many traditional celebrations, fiestas, dishes and treats that are essential for most Spaniards over this period. This year, Viva! Tapas Restaurant in Phu My Hung is bringing all the style and flavour of the Spanish Christmas experience to Ho … Read more

Our lives as… ball boys

Two teenagers open up about scoring their dream jobs, rich customers and Rafael Nadal Hoang: I’m 17 years old and I’ve been working here for four years. Duy: I’m also 17. I’ve been a ball boy for seven months. Hoang: Our job is pretty simple, we pick up tennis balls for customers who come to play … Read more

Diplomatic Drinking

Oi speaks to Francois Carteau, sommelier and director at Wine Embassy, about his new boutique and wine training course What makes Wine Embassy unique? Francois Carteau: We have brought wine accessibility to a new level in Vietnam – more choices by the glass, monthly updates, group wine tastings and we are the only wine bar using a wine dispenser. … Read more

The Invisible

Clear alternatives to metal braces Orthodontists are concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity and/or disproportionate jaw relationships. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth, which can result in straightened teeth, a beautiful … Read more

Behind the Forbidden City

This ao dai collection took inspiration from the ancient royal robes that were in vogue during the Nguyen Dynasty. It combines three dimensional hand embroideries of phoenixes and dragons – Asian symbols of royalty – with intricate cast bronze decorations. The collection represents an idealized image of Asian beauty – luxurious and seductive while evoking … Read more

InterContinental Asiana Saigon Honored

InterContinental Asiana Saigon has received prestigious award on its fifth anniversary. InterContinental Asiana Saigon has been honored with a prestigious award as one of the Hot 25 Business Hotels in Asia by travel website www.smarttravelasia.com for the second consecutive year. The hotel receives this award on the occasion of its fifth anniversary, marking a remarkable journey … Read more

The Queens of New York

Founded over 350 years ago, Astoria is one of New York City’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods Flashing neon lights and giant billboards that assault the eyes, theater marquees that trump the latest Broadway hits and a cacophony of taxi horns, shouting hawkers and excited tourists – this is Times Square and what most people picture when … Read more