The Mekong River is a fascinating stretch of water in Vietnam. It is Asia's sixth-largest river, spanning over 2.7 thousand miles. Boats are a valuable and traditional form of transportation on the Mekong River. An intriguing tradition associated with these
Read PostThere’re noodle soups, and then there’s Pho, the single most vibrant noodle soup Vietnam has to offer. If you’ve never tried Pho before, let us tell you all about it - you never knew soups could be so awesome! What
Read PostA cemetery might not be the first destination you think about as being a place of intrigue. However, the An Bang Village Cemetery near Hue may surprise you. Known by nearby residents as “the city of ghosts” or “the city
Read PostWhen traveling to Vietnam, you will see women everywhere dressed in beautiful, eye-catching, long dresses. This dress is called an Ao dai and, it is Vietnamese traditional clothing. Now, if you are a cultured person (like me) and have watched
Read PostWater buffaloes are an animal that has cultural, spiritual, and agricultural significance in Vietnam. If you’re touring the country, you’ll likely encounter one of these gentle beasts. Locals consider this animal to be their unofficial symbol. These animals, domesticated over
Read PostWatch any travel documentary about Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, and you'll see motorbikes everywhere! Vietnam traffic is jam-packed with these motorized vehicles. It might seem as if everyone in this country has one. You wouldn't be wrong in
Read PostVietnam is known all around the world for its beautiful scenery and travel destinations. However, one overlooked beauty is the Vietnamese culture. Vietnam is a country with such unique and wonderful traditions that date back thousands of years and are
Read PostVietnam is a place that had a profound impact on many U.S. veterans. The hurt, pain, and suffering on the battleground haunts survivors to this day. Many who left the Vietnam battlefield around 50 years ago never imagined returning. Now,
Read PostThe Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An is also known as Chua Cau Bridge (Pagoda Bridge). It is a unique covered structure built by the Japanese traders in the 17th century. The bridge is composed of two parts: the bridge
Read PostVietnamese coffee is distinctively strong because of two reasons: different type of coffee bean and different combination of brewing and roasting. Where does Vietnamese coffee come from? Vietnamese coffee is famous all over the world due to its uniqueness and
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