Toan Ngo, Author at TheSmartLocal Vietnam - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

12 Things Newcomers To Vietnam Should Know To Avoid Culture Shock

If you're new to Vietnam, these 12 tips might help you overcome the culture shock faster and have an easier time adjusting.

Hidden in an alley near Da Nang's airport, Trinh Ca Phe features outdoor seating in a massive garden with fish ponds.

After you're done checking out Vietnam's natural beauty, check out these 8 traditional craft villages for a glimpse into local life.

If you feel overwhelmed by the chaotic traffic in Vietnam, hopefully these 8 tips will give you an easier time on the road.

If you are looking for some new hangout places in Da Nang, these newly opened cafes might just be what you need.

Check out these 6 must-try Vietnamese coffee drinks to see what unique twists we have added to this world-famous beverage.

Caught after committing a bank robbery, this woman said she was simply realizing a dream that kept reoccurring to her.

As Spider-Man: No Way Home premieres when Hanoi's cinemas are still closed from Covid-19, many fans travel to other provinces to catch it.

Aside from ao dai, Vietnamese women from minor ethnic groups also have their own beautiful clothing that deserves a shout-out.

After returning from a forest trip, a man experienced constant pain in his nostril and later found that a leech had attached itself there.