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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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November 20 in Vietnam: What Teachers' Day Actually Looks Like

November 20 is one of Vietnam's biggest civic holidays — schools close, students visit old teachers, and flowers flood the streets. Here's what it means and what to expect.

Jun 27, 20264 min readall
Relaxing outdoor cafe with plants and diners in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Tra Chanh: Hanoi's Sidewalk Lemon Tea Culture Explained

Hanoi's 'tra chanh' scene is less about the drink and more about the ritual — plastic stools, sunflower seeds, and two hours going nowhere in particular.

May 26, 20264 min readnorth
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