Vietnam Travel Blog
Vietnam beckons with the promise of cultural riches, natural wonders, and a culinary tapestry as vibrant as its people. Our Vietnam Travel Blog is your key to unlocking all of the treasures that await, offering a glimpse into the heart of a nation pulsating with life and adventure. Let the rhythms of Vietnam captivate your spirit and ignite your wanderlust as you explore its ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and tantalizing flavors.
12 Must-Have Vietnamese Lunar New Year Foods
The cuisine of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) is distinguished by its richness and diversity, with traditional dishes carrying symbols of prosperity, luck and good health. Tet is the perfect opportunity for families to get together and share moments of joy over carefully prepared food. At each Tet, Vietnamese families carefully prepare festive meal trays, both generous and refined, in homage to their ancestors.
Snake Wine: Asia’s Most Ancient and Fearless Drink
Snake wine, steeped in tradition and cultural significance, offers a unique blend of medicinal benefits and adventurous taste. While it holds historical and symbolic value, safety is paramount due to potential risks like contamination or improperly handled snakes. Always purchase from trusted vendors and follow proper storage guidelines. Kampá Tour invites you to experience this fascinating tradition responsibly and authentically as part of your Asian adventure.
Vietnamese hotpot heaven: Top 10 Lẩu you can’t miss!
In this article, we’ll delve into the origins of Vietnamese hot pot, explore its diverse regional variations, and you will know why you should at least have a taste of this beloved culinary tradition once.
Betel nut chewing and the red smiles of Vietnamese elders
When visiting the countryside, have you ever noticed elderly women with vibrant red smiles? More than just a daily habit, betel chewing is a deeply rooted traditional custom practiced during significant events for millennia. The Vietnamese even have a time-honored saying: "Miếng trầu là đầu câu chuyện" ("A betel chew is the beginning of the conversation").
Perfume Pagoda: Hanoi's Sacred Pilgrimage Site
If you fancy getting away from Hanoi for a day, the Perfume Pagoda is the best option to enjoy the scenery and discover the site of the largest Buddhist pilgrimage in Vietnam.
Luxury Trains in Vietnam: A Journey of Sophistication
Did you know that Vietnam boasts some of the most beautiful train journeys in the world? The country, with its spectacular north dotted with rice terraces, its central region lined with bays, passes, and magnificent beaches, and its south where vast fruit fields stretch endlessly, offers breathtaking landscapes. Discovering Vietnam by train is an experience no traveler should miss.