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Top view of dried herbs, glass jars, and a mortar and pestle on a wooden table.
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Food & Drink

Ruou Thuoc: Inside Vietnam's Medicinal Rice Spirit Tradition

Vietnam's herb-infused rice spirits range from genuine folk medicine to tourist-trap theatre. Here's how to tell the difference — and what's actually worth drinking.

Jun 25, 20265 min readall
Colorful lantern festival with crowds gathered at night market street, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
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Destinations

Cho Vieng (Ninh Binh): A Traveler's Guide to Vietnam's Luck Market

Cho Vieng opens once a year on the night of the 7th-8th of the first lunar month. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and what to buy at this centuries-old luck market.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth
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