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.
Xôi: Vietnam’s Beloved Sticky Rice Dishes
One dish stands out for its simplicity and widespread appeal: xôi—Vietnamese sticky rice.
Vietnamese Egg Coffee: Hanoi's Liquid Velvet
Egg coffee is literally named "cà phê trứng" in Vietnamese. As the name suggests, it uses sweetened milk, cheese, and butter over the robusta coffee of Vietnam, especially egg yolks. A mixture may not sound so enticing, but paradoxically, egg yolk gives the coffee a flavor profile of a sweet, creamy meringue while providing little smell.
Banh tet: A Southern Tradition on the Tet Holiday Table
The Tet holiday in Vietnam wouldn’t be complete without its iconic culinary specialties, and banh tet holds a special place as a symbol of southern tradition.
10 Vietnamese Drinks You Absolutely Must Try Before You Leave!
10 Must-Try Vietnamese Drinks: 1. Green Tea (Trà) 2. Coffee (Cà Phê) 3. Beer (Bia Hơi) 4. MOT Herbal Tea 5. Coconut Water (Nước Dừa)...Drinking Tips for Vietnam
Hmong New Year in Northern Vietnam and Laos: What Makes It Unique?
Hmong New Year, or "Noj Peb Caug Xyoo Tshiab" in the Hmong language, is a major cultural event celebrated annually by the Hmong Miao community after their harvest season. Originating over a thousand years ago during the Song dynasty (China) (960–1279 A.D.), it remains deeply significant today.
Bun Dau Mam Tom: Do you enjoy the stinkiest dish in Vietnam?
Is your arrival to Vietnam imminent? Do you want to stimulate your taste buds with its local fare? Well, there it goes—explosions in flavor await you in this gastronomical meadow. It proves to be a very appealing dish for the locals to consume, but to an outsider, it just smells quite strong; you must try this hidden local dish at least once in a lifetime while you're in Vietnam: Bun dau mam tom (noodles and tofu with shrimp paste). Read along to find out the recipe for Bun dau mam tom, as well as the best places to enjoy it in this article.