Chen Marcus

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Capturing the world through a viewfinder. Marcus explores hidden alleys and breathtaking landscapes, providing visual stories and cultural insights for the curious traveler.

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How to Eat Street Food in Vietnam Without Getting Sick: Before and After 7 Trips

The first time I tried to eat street food in Vietnam without getting sick, I failed spectacularly. Day three of my first trip, a...

Getting Around Vietnam: How to Pick the Right Ride

Getting around Vietnam is the part of the trip nobody plans properly, and then it eats three days of your holiday. I know because...

My Vietnam Packing List After 3 Weeks of Eating My Way North to South

This Vietnam packing list is not a theory. It is the actual contents of my 38-litre backpack after three weeks of eating from Hanoi...

Vietnam Transportation Guide: How I Choose Between Trains, Buses, Flights, and Motorbikes

I used to make one dumb mistake in Vietnam: I chose transport by price alone. If the sleeper bus was 180,000 VND cheaper than...

Bún Bò Huế, Taken Apart: The Anatomy of Vietnam’s Spiciest Noodle Bowl

I burned my mouth on bún bò Huế the first time I ordered it, in a plastic-chair stall two streets back from the Perfume...

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Jellyfish Noodle Soup: Four Ways to Order in Nha Trang

Jellyfish noodle soup, called bún sứa in Nha Trang,...

Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup: A Guide to Ordering

Vietnamese crab and asparagus soup, known as súp măng...

Hanoi Chicken Noodle Soup: The 24-Hour Clock Behind Every Bowl

Hanoi chicken noodle soup, known locally as bún thang,...

Hoi An Chicken Rice: How to Build the Full Meal Around It

Hoi An chicken rice (cơm gà) is a plate...
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