Vietnam

Once the night sky changes color and the birds chirping mark the crack of dawn, My Hanh Bac commune, located in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, comes to life. An area famous for its bang grass, also known as Lepironia.

In the bustling Chinatown of Saigon lies Pham Phu Tu Street, a narrow alleyway dedicated to the art of broom-making. This century-old craft has been passed down for generations, and the workers display a high level of craftsmanship that is worth seeing in person.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as "Tet Trung Thu," is one of Vietnam's most important celebrations. This fascinating celebration takes place every year on the 15th of the eighth lunar month.

The vibrant markets are among the most fascinating places to visit in Vietnam, and the Mui Ne fishing village in the southern region is no exception. Apart from the breathtaking sight of colorful boats lined up on the horizon that appear to glow in the sunlight, the chaos, smell, and everything in between make exploring Mui Ne such an unforgettable experience.

Endless rice fields, beautiful lotus lakes, and floating markets come to mind when you think of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. But what’s not known to many is that Dong Thap Province boasts its oldest and most distinctive fish drying village.

“Just another Sunday market”, is what many will think when they pass the gates of Pho Cao market in Dong Van district, Vietnam. The northern region of Vietnam is well known for its Sunday markets in big cities such as Bac Ha and Meo Vac. But the Pho Cao market is not like any other in the region.

Mats are not only functional but also carry cultural significance in Vietnam. They serve a variety of purposes, including sleeping, eating, and sitting in homes and places of worship. Additionally, they are often used as gifts for special occasions and are considered a symbol of hospitality and warmth. Dinh Yen, a small town in Vietnam's Dong Thap province, is well known for its mat weaving village. In this village, more than 70 percent of the

Vietnamese people purchase snakehead fish as an offering to Thần Tài, the God of Wealth, and seek his blessings for a prosperous new year.

Phia Thap Incense Village is one of the few remaining incense villages in Vietnam where incense is still made entirely by hand. The Nung An people have been making incense traditionally by hand, using only natural resources found in karst regions. Find out more about the process of making incense in the Cao Bang province village of Phia Thap.

Vietnam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia thanks to its varied landscapes and cultures. This gem has now been featured in every major publication on the planet, and rightfully so. It deserves all the fame it’s gaining. As more people learn about this stunning nation and its cuisine, culture, and natural wonders, its reputation as a tourist destination is also growing. But, there’s another thing that makes Vietnam so...

For the majority of Vietnam’s history, tea was merely a garden crop. The origin and development of the current tea industry in Vietnam was driven by French colonialists at the end of the Nineteenth century. ‍This is no different for the tea plantations we currently see in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, thanks to its altitude and cool climate the ideal location for tea growing. One of the many tea farms in this area is Cau Dat, around 20km from