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A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Travel Tips

Lunar 1st and 15th: What Actually Happens on These Days in Vietnam

Twice a month, Vietnam's rhythm shifts subtly but visibly — more incense, quieter restaurants, and pagoda courtyards full of offerings. Here's what to expect.

Jun 22, 20265 min readall
A tranquil riverside scene with traditional Asian boats and a person in a conical hat.
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Food & Drink

Village Markets and Local Eating Around Tam Coc

Tam Coc has more to eat than the tourist strips suggest. Here's where locals actually shop and what to order when you find it.

May 26, 20264 min readnorth
Delicious Vietnamese rice noodle bowl with steak, lettuce, and mushroom in a patterned bowl.
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Food & Drink

Ninh Binh in a Weekend: Mountain Goat, Scorched Rice, and the Slow Food the Capital Forgot

Two hours south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh feeds you better than most people expect — de nui, com chay, and a bowl of pho that tastes like the limestone it was made in the shadow of.

May 26, 20264 min readnorth
Vibrant street food vendors and diners captured in a bustling Vietnamese street scene from above.
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Food & Drink

How to Eat Vegetarian on the Road in Vietnam

Vietnam has a deep Buddhist vegetarian tradition, but navigating it as a traveler takes more than ordering the tofu dish. Here's how to actually do it.

May 26, 20265 min readall
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