The tour of Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh has been listed among the greatest adventures in the world by the British television channel Dave. The tour has been operating for only around one year, but it stood in the top five of the list. Since Son Doong Cave became an...Read More
A ceremony was held in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 14 to announce the recognition of Linh Son Thanh Mau (Mother Goddess of the Mountain) festival as a national intangible cultural heritage. Prominent figures attending the ceremony included former Vice President Truong Thi My Hoa, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Pham Viet...Read More
Day Cake is a popular type of cake that can be found all over Vietnam, but the Day Cake known as “Pau Plau” in Lao Cai is quite a unique dish. It is made solely of rice, but its deliciousness has been tested and acknowledged by many travelers who have been to Lao CaiIllustrative image...Read More
More than 17,000 Cham ethnic people are celebrating Roya Aidil Adha, the traditional new year festival of the Muslim community in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. Head of the Islamic community representative committee in An Giang Haji Jacky said the festival takes place from August 9-11, during which locals will join family...Read More
Ho Chi Minh City is the compelling commercial hub of modern Vietnam, with wide boulevards, grand colonial buildings, cultural sights, and a vibrant tangle of narrow paths – all framed by a kinetic river of traffic. From noodle breakfasts to evening drinks, here’s how to make the most of a weekend in Saigon. Day One Morning Pull...Read More
An award ceremony of the “Viet Nam from above” contest was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 8 with the first prize going to Ho Chi Minh City-based photographer Nguyen Tan Tuan for his picture capturing Ban Gioc waterfall in Cao Bang province. One second, three third and 10 consolation prizes were also...Read More
Strong and flavourful Vietnamese coffee makes converts as quickly as it raises pulses. French colonists might have introduced coffee to Vietnam, but the morning cup of ca phe soon became a local habit. With variations that make use of yoghurt, eggs and even fruit, Vietnamese coffee has developed a style of its own. Discover Vietnamese coffee Since...Read More
Even without a sign board, the street cart vendor has had nearly 20 years of serving an uncountable number of foreign and local foodies. A cart vendor in Ngo Huyen street, Hoan Kiem district is one of the most well-known and old-school addresses for people who are addicted to Chao suon, known as rice porridge (also...Read More
“Dua muoi” (pickled mustard greens) is a popular side dish for Vietnamese people all over the country. Several types of vegetables can be used to make pickles but pickled mustard greens are the most popular vegetable. The fresh mustard greens are left on the counter under the sunlight till they get withered. The leaves and...Read More
It’s hard to be yourself in any circumstance, but especially when you’re an elephant who’s been told what to do for the past 20 years. However, deep in the forests of Dak Lak, four Asian elephants are learning to do just that, free of chains, chores and (worst of all) set mealtimes. Bun Kham, Y...Read More
