A writer whose bitter life was often mirrored those of his own downtrodden characters desperately trying to survive
													
																									In the next few days almost one million students will sit down to take the most important exam of their lives
													
																									Hanoi has an ever increasing array of standout second-hand stores. Here are our top picks
													
																									Eat like a Sadhu at one of Hanoi's most popular vegetarian restaurants
													
																									Tran Hung Dao's legendary victories against the Mongol Hordes have given the Vietnamese commander a godlike status
													
																									Dinh Le street in the heart of Hanoi is a great place to escape the summer heat and browse second-hand books
													
																									This legendary elephant-riding 3rd century Vietnamese warrior instilled fear in all who faced her
													
																									The 1st and 15th days of the lunar month hold much spiritual significance for the Vietnamese