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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
A vibrant display of various teas at a market stall, highlighting diverse flavors and colors.
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Food & Drink

Three Vietnamese Herbal Teas Worth Knowing: Artichoke, Chrysanthemum, and Voi Leaf

Vietnam's herbal tea tradition goes well beyond lotus tea. Artichoke, chrysanthemum, and voi leaf each have a devoted following — here's what they taste like and where to find them.

May 30, 20265 min readall
Woman wearing a hat tending to clay pots in an outdoor storage area.
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Food & Drink

Snake Wine and Vietnam's Curio Wines: Tradition, Tourism, and What's Actually in the Jar

Snake wine is real, it's old, and it's not just a tourist trap — but a lot of what gets sold to visitors is. Here's how to tell the difference.

May 26, 20265 min readall
Discover the lush, green terraced rice fields of Ha Giang, captured from above, with rich patterns and textures.
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Destinations

Khu Du Lich Sinh Thai Hai Thuong in Ha Tinh: A Traveler's Guide

A practical guide to Hai Thuong Ecotourism Area in Ha Tinh province — what to do, how to get there, where to eat, and what most visitors get wrong.

May 22, 20266 min readcentral
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