
Edward Dalton
Ted landed in Vietnam in 2013, looking for new ways to emulate his globetrotting, octo-lingual grandfather and all-round hero. After spending a year putting that history Masters to good use by teaching English, his plan to return to his careers adviser in a flood of remorseful tears backfired when he met someone special and tied the knot two years on. Now working as a wordsmith crackerjack (ahem, staff writer) for Word Vietnam.
Homecoming
After a fruitful year writing for Word, and a further three-and-a-half living it up in Hanoi, Edward Dalton returns to his homeland, the UK. But going home with Vietnamese wife in tow is not as straightforward as it may seem
Come Dine with Me: The Hanoi Edition
Four dinners, four erstwhile chefs, and four nights of great food. Edward Dalton and three other hosts prepare dinner parties and get marked on how well they do. For the first time ever, the popular British cooking show, Come Dine with Me, has come to Hanoi — kind of.
Legends of the Viet
Vietnam has many legends which help define its people, the Kinh people, as a nation. Here are a few.
Fury Room
Release your anger. Reduce all that stress
Linguini Fini
Two years since opening, Linguini Fini continues to go from strength to strength. With an extensive menu using only the freshest ingredients and home-made pastas, it’s easy to see why.