Van Lam village in Ninh Binh province is one of the most famous embroidery craft villages in Vietnam. Its products are popular with consumers here and abroad. Van Lam, long famous throughout Vietnam for its embroidery, is now in the Trang An Complex, a UNESCO-recognized heritage site. The embroidery craft was first practiced here 700 […]
Our food critic explored the city and came up with this list of places loved by both locals and foreigners, as well as CNN, NatGeo and The New York Times. Hanoi Social Club The three-story coffee house is down a quiet alley on Hoi Vu Street, Hoan Kiem District, and also serves lunch and dinner. […]
Daniel Hauer, an English teacher living in Vietnam, has just pointed out some normal things that are considered normal in Vietnam but would be considered strange to an American. Men “displaying” their bellies “You will find this quite normal in Vietnamese street-side stalls. Men often pull their shirts up when they drink iced tea on […]
The local Cloth-filter coffee in District 11 retains its luscious aroma thanks to hand-crafted way of making, while Mockingbird and Sai Gon Oi at the old apartment in District 1 bring out the enjoyable space with exquisite decors. 1.Cà phê vợt (Cloth-filter coffee) Located behind Thiec Market in District 11 (HCMC), although Mr Thanh’s small […]
Walk down any street in Vietnam and it quickly becomes apparent this is a country that’s crazy about coffee. From people sipping and sitting on low plastic stools on the sidewalk while gossiping with friends, to those who prefer the pricier, hipster-style cafes popping up around Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the need for […]
1. Tra Que Village – The harmony of nature One of the destinations attracting visitors to Hoi An is Tra Que Village, which is just about 3 kilometers far away from town. If you want to discover the unique taste of local cuisine, vegetables and herbs, this is where you could win the answer. You […]
If you ever wonder how to satisfy your cravings for traveling, just uncover the enchanting Hoi An, the greatest paradise I’ve ever set foot on. Hoi An is one of many magnificent destinations for not only Vietnamese but also foreign travelers – which, in a not so exaggerated way, is a grappling hook of attraction. […]
Vietnam has long been known as the homeland of an overwhelming number of noodles, from the world famous Pho to bowls of Hu Tieu sold every morning on the boats at the floating markets. Each of the dishes is a perfect combination of the noodles, the broth, and other ingredients. These dishes, without a doubt, […]
The province, which is named Phan Thiet is harmonized with the great nature and the humanity of Vietnam. The Pacific ocean and the beach welcome you in front of your face, but there is a beautiful desert behind your back, makes great scenery. On the other side, you can see villages that are preserving their […]
In Phu Quoc you can easily find either local specialities or popular Vietnamese souvenirs. The most famous out of them are Phu Quoc pearl, pepper, fish sauce and rose myrtle wine. Why Phu Quoc? Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc Island is bordered with white-sand beaches and with large tracts covered in tropical […]
Bamboo crafting is not just making something. Also, bamboo is not just material for products. Bamboo has many similarities to Vietnamese people’s spirit and personalities. There are many villages where whole communities craft bamboo in traditional methods in Vietnam. Natural bamboos have become eco-friendly furniture, life appliance, clothes and even housing materials by artisans. Manufacturing […]
Vietnamese folk paintings are a combination of traditional cultural values with ancient artistic methods that have been created through generations. The folk paintings are indispensable ornaments of ancient Vietnamese family at Tet (Lunar New Year) or for worshipping. Hang Trong folk painting Hang Trong painting is a genre of Vietnamese woodcut painting that appeared 400 […]