The lotus is a beautiful sight in Vietnam. You see them everywhere – in art, architecture, fashion and design. But for all the familiarity of the lotus, there are still many things that people don’t know about Vietnam’s national flower. So let’s have a look.Read More

Ru Cha is a tiny islet on the Tam Giang Lagoon. The travelers who came here are always surprised by the interesting and unique natural landscape which remains pristine, ideal for birds, white heron shelter. Besides, the hidden roads are also enough charming to keep visitors’ foot. Especially, at here, the tourists enjoy the cool...Read More

Each country has a different astrological system, and so is Vietnam. Due to the changing phases of the moon, Vietnam has the lunar calendar and a special system of zodiac signs. 12 animals represent for 12 zodiac signs in a year: the rat comes first then the buffalo followed is tiger, cat, dragon, snake, horse,...Read More

It was believed that only savages, wild animals and demons had long white teeth. The filing and blackening of the teeth was also a popular procedure and assurance that one would not be mistaken for an evil spiritRead More

About 40 kilometers to the south of Hue city, Bach Ma mountain is nestled in the Truong Son mountain range which looks like a white horse stretching its legs towards the vast sea (Bach Ma means white horse in English). Not only does this area have charming scenery, a cool climate, and French-style villas, but...Read More

Life in Vietnam Before the French Before the French came to Indochina, Vietnam, the Khmer Empire (Cambodia), and the Laotian Kingdom (Laos) were independent countries. Vietnam had been ruled by neighboring China for hundreds of years, but after centuries of resistance the Vietnamese people overthrew their Chinese rulers and became independent. The tradition of armed...Read More

The French burdened the Vietnamese with an extensive taxation system. This included income tax on wages, a poll tax on all adult males, stamp duties on a wide range of publications and documents, and imposts on the weighing and measuring of agricultural goods.Read More

Each zodiac sign is associated with the characteristics of the animal itself, as well as a natural element among the Five Element: Water (Rat and Pig), Wood (Tiger and Cat), Fire (Snake and Horse), Earth (Buffalo, Dragon, Goat and Dog) and Metal (Monkey and Rooster)Read More

As you visit the famous pagoda in Vietnam, or simply walk down the streets of Hue or Ha Noi, you probably wonder why people are lighting incense and burning bundles of ghost money, or why they have a small altar filled with fruits in the corner or a store. The answer is: Vietnamese people are...Read More

If anybody asks her: “How did that salted coffee taste?” “It’s sweet.” She always replied He met her at a party. She was so outstanding, many guys chasing after her, while he was average looking, shy and awkward.Read More