Edible bird’s nests: who first thought of eating them, and why are they so expensive?
From perilous cave harvests to gift boxes worth millions of dong.
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Vietnamese coffee: what to order and how to understand café culture
Phin, essential drinks, ordering language, city clues and a practical way to explore Vietnamese coffee.
Vietnamese Coffee: How a French Import Became a National Habit
How coffee arrived in Vietnam, why the country became the world’s second-largest exporter, which drinks to order, and where to try the best coffee in…
What to eat in Vietnam beyond phở: a regional food guide
Regional Vietnamese dishes, ingredients, serving, ordering and phrases for dietary questions.
Mekong Delta: How to Plan Your Trip and What Is Actually Worth Seeing
The Mekong Delta is not a single attraction near Ho Chi Minh City. It is a huge region of rivers, canals, rice fields, orchards and…
Tet in Vietnam: How to Experience the Country’s Biggest Holiday and Plan Your Trip
Tet is one of the best — and at the same time one of the most inconvenient — periods for a first trip to Vietnam.…