Intermediate | Hanoi

China is quite a playground for brand names, with big companies like Nike and small knock-off operations existing side by side. In this Chinese lesson, learn how a child and parent view these choices with regards to athletic shoes. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1754 

Get your mojitos! Get your gin and tonics! Get your vodka sodas! In this lesson, ChinesePod gets mixed up in the world of cocktails. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2183 

The city on West Lake is beloved across China for its romantic atmosphere, glorious history, and tasty cuisine. In this podcast, let's take a culinary excursion to the lovely city of Hangzhou. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1060

Anthony Bourdain joins the throngs of locals as he motorbikes through Vietnam’s capital and shares a dish of Bun Cha with former President Barack Obama. Original Airdate: Season 8, 2016. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ...  Show more

Explore the country Anthony Bourdain described as his “first love.” Learn about his excursions to the Dong Ba market, Vinh Moc tunnels, Duyen Anh restaurant, and the Citadel. Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pr ...  Show more

We've got the Summer Palace; they've got Versailles. We've got Shaolin Temple; they've got Notre Dame. They've got stinky cheese; we've got stinky tofu. They, eau de toilette; us, squat toilettes. We're the Paris of the east; they're... Paris. I ...