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Vietnamese iced coffee served on a vibrant orange petal on wooden table.
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Food & Drink

Vietnamese Coffee Beans: Arabica, Robusta, and the Cau Dat Scene

Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee exporter, but most of what gets shipped abroad is only half the story. Here's what actually grows where, and why Cau Dat is worth paying attention to.

May 26, 20264 min readall
Two people sitting outside a shop with a kettle and cups, captured in black and white.
02
Food & Drink

10 Days Chasing Vietnamese Coffee at the Source: Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot, Cau Dat, and Son La

From the misty highlands of Da Lat to the red-soil farms of Buon Ma Thuot, this 10-day trail follows Vietnamese coffee from the cherry to the cup.

May 26, 20265 min readall
Vibrant street food vendors and diners captured in a bustling Vietnamese street scene from above.
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Food & Drink

What to Eat in Moc Chau: Milk, Grilled Meat, and the Flavors of the Son La Steppe

Moc Chau's highland plateau sits 1,050m above sea level and produces food that tastes nothing like lowland Vietnam — here's what's actually worth eating.

May 26, 20264 min readnorth
A candid black and white photo of men pouring tea in a street setting.
04
Food & Drink

Vietnam's Other Coffee Regions: Beyond Buon Ma Thuot

Buon Ma Thuot gets all the attention, but Vietnam's most interesting specialty arabica is coming from Cau Dat, Son La, and Quang Tri — and the gap is closing fast.

May 26, 20265 min readall
A woman in traditional dress using a manual corn mill in a rural Vietnamese setting.
05
Destinations

Bao Tang Son La: A Traveler's Guide to Son La Museum

Son La Museum sits on the site of a French colonial prison in Vietnam's rugged northwest. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and what to do around it.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth
Spectacular view of an underground cave in Vietnam with sunrays illuminating its stunning formations.
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Destinations

Hang Doi Moc Chau: A Traveler's Guide to Son La's Bat Cave

Everything you need to visit Hang Doi in Moc Chau — how to get there, what to expect inside, when to go, and where to eat nearby.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth
Scenic view of rolling green hills and misty mountains, perfect for nature and travel themes.
07
Destinations

Happy Land Moc Chau: A Traveler's Guide to Son La's Flower-Filled Plateau

Everything you need to know about visiting Happy Land Moc Chau — what to expect, when to go, how to get there, and what most visitors get wrong.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth
Stunning landscape of rice terraces at sunrise in rural Vietnam, showcasing natural beauty.
08
Destinations

Thap Muong Va, Son La: A Traveler's Guide

Thap Muong Va is a centuries-old brick tower tucked into the hills of Son La province — here's what to know before you go.

May 25, 20267 min readnorth
Aerial view of vibrant green rice terraces with traditional houses in Vietnam, showcasing nature's beauty.
09
Destinations

Xuan Nha National Park, Son La: A Traveler's Guide

Xuan Nha National Park in Son La province is one of northern Vietnam's least-visited protected forests — here's what to expect and how to plan a trip.

May 25, 20267 min readnorth
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