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Traditional Vietnamese gift basket for Tet with decorated items, perfect for celebrations.
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Travel Tips

What to Bring When You're Invited to a Vietnamese Home

Showing up empty-handed is fine in some cultures. In Vietnam, it isn't. Here's what to bring, what to skip, and how to hand it over without causing awkward silences.

May 30, 20264 min readall
Vibrant street food vendors and diners captured in a bustling Vietnamese street scene from above.
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Food & Drink

Hanoi Food Souvenirs Worth Bringing Home

Skip the fridge magnets. Hanoi has a short list of edible souvenirs that actually mean something — and most of them cost under 100,000 VND.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Young boy joyfully receives lucky money envelope during Lunar New Year celebration outdoors.
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Travel Tips

Vietnam Gift Culture: Red Envelopes, Lucky Money & Birthday Etiquette

Understanding "li xi", birthday cakes, and the unwritten rules of gift-giving in Vietnam—from Tet bonuses to wedding contributions.

May 10, 20265 min readall
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