Bustling and youthful, the walking routes around Hoan Kiem Lake is the venue for weekend unwind. Hanoi Walking Street is the walkways around the Old Quarter reserved for pedestrians on the weekends. This space, first opened in 2016, has been a popular gathering place for Hanoians and tourists here. Various street activities, from music and […]
We just got back from a two-day private tour to Mekong Delta spending the night in a homestay (which was pre-arranged by Mrs Trang of Eviva tour). Different from the previous trip, we wanted to experience the daily life of local people in the Mekong Delta. “Abundant” is the best adjective to describe the delta. […]
On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mr.Sinh (Hanoi) scrapes bamboo rafts to sell lanterns throughout the province, with the desire for children to play traditional, non-toxic toys. Each Mid-Autumn Festival, Mr. Sinh’s family makes lanterns. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy, the daughter-in-law of Sinh, is finishing the frame. There are two types of frames, bamboo […]
Despite the overwhelming influx of modern toys, Vietnamese little boys and girls still find it exciting to receive one or two Tò He from their parents. This edible traditional toys made from glutinous rice powder is one of the rare surviving traditional toys of Vietnam. A unique way to tell stories Tò He or Vietnamese […]
Kate Festival is one of the biggest festivals of Cham ethnic people in Vietnam. This is an occasion for all villagers to gather around their holy place to worship for good luck and health, as well as dance and sing for their Gods an ancient King. Champa’s Kate Festival. Film by Wanderlust Dreamers Kate Festival, […]
Nowadays, plenty of supermarkets, malls, and stores could be found anywhere in Hanoi; however, there are still open markets, where the food baskets are placed by the sellers on the sidewalks and spread all over an area. Visit Vietnam and experience a unique shopping stroll around the traditional old market, where the spirit of our […]
Son La, a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, inhabited by 12 ethnic groups, including the White Thai. White Thai people, originally distinguished from other Thai peoples by the colour of their clothes, owns their unique customs. Xip Xi is one of the most major day for the White Thai to celebrate and practice their culture. […]