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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Hoi An Ancient Town Travel Guide: Lanterns, Food & Honest Travel Tips
I Thought Hoi An Ancient Town Would Be Overrated. Trời Ơi, I Was So Wrong.
The first time I came to Hoi An, I almost...
Gỏi Cuốn Việt Nam: Fresh Spring Rolls From Saigon, Hanoi & The Mekong Delta
Gỏi Cuốn Sài Gòn: Fresh Spring Rolls From Saigon, Hanoi And The Mekong Delta First time I saw gỏi cuốn, I thought cold spring rolls?...
Bánh Xèo Cần Thơ: The Crispy Mekong Delta Pancake You Need To Try
Bánh Xèo Cần Thơ: The Crispy Mekong Pancake That Sizzles Loud The first time I heard bánh xèo in Cần Thơ, I thought somebody dropped...
Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang Sài Gòn: The Phnom Penh Noodle Bowl Locals Love
Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang Sài Gòn: The Noodle Bowl I Didn’t Understand At First The first time I ordered hủ tiếu Nam Vang, I honestly...
Cơm Tấm Sài Gòn: Why Broken Rice Is Saigon’s Most Loved Street Food
Cơm Tấm Sài Gòn: The Messy Broken Rice Plate I Still Think About The first time I had cơm tấm, I was hungover.
Not “a little...
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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...



