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Woman wearing a hat tending to clay pots in an outdoor storage area.
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Food & Drink

Ruou Nep: Vietnam's Homemade Rice Wine and the Families Who Still Make It

From clay jars in the Mekong Delta to sticky-rice fermentation in the northern highlands, homemade rice wine is woven into Vietnamese household life in ways that no bottle from a shop can replicate.

Jun 25, 20265 min readall
Scenic view of traditional thatched houses with mountains in Sapa, Vietnam.
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Destinations

Lo Lo Chai: Staying in the Village of Vietnam's Smallest Ethnic Minority

Lo Lo Chai, tucked below the Lung Cu flagpole in Ha Giang, is home to fewer than 4,000 Lo Lo people nationwide — and one of the most quietly rewarding overnight stops in the north.

Jun 22, 20265 min readnorth
Two children guide buffalo along a rural path in Bac Ha, offering a glimpse into traditional Vietnamese country life.
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Food & Drink

What People Actually Eat on Ha Giang's Stone Plateau

Ha Giang's Dong Van Karst Plateau has its own food logic — shaped by altitude, thin soil, and the cooking traditions of H'mong, Tay, and Lo Lo communities.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Delicious Vietnamese spring rolls served on a ceramic plate with dipping sauce.
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Food & Drink

Ga Nuong Cam: A Deep Dive into Vietnam's Orange-Glazed Grilled Chicken

Ga nuong cam is highland grilled chicken with a citrus-charcoal character unlike anything you'll find in the lowlands — here's the full story, every variant, and where to order it right.

May 26, 20265 min readall
Savor the rich flavors of a Vietnamese noodle soup with pork, served in a bowl with chopsticks.
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Food & Drink

7 Days Eating Through Vietnam's Northern Highlands: An Ethnic Minority Food Trail

From Sapa's smoky grilled meats to Ha Giang's buckwheat honey, this 7-day highland food trail covers the dishes you won't find in any city restaurant.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
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