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09
Nov
2022
  • Misc

Thần Trùng – Meet Your Fears In This Vietnamese Horror Game Set In Hanoi

Thần Trùng is an indie horror game that puts players in the shoes of Dũng, a young man occupying a haunted house in Hà Nội.
15
Aug
2022
  • Culture

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.
22
Jul
2022
  • Perspectives

My Story With Vietnamese Feudal Attire: How The Clothing Revival Fuelled My Interest In Culture

This is the story about how I got more and more interested in the beauty and cultural values of Vietnamese feudal clothing.
31
May
2022
  • Inspiration

Hồ Chí Minh’s World Journey: From Glamorous France To Tumultuous China

From 1911 to 1941, Hồ Chí Minh made an incredible world journey, looking for a way to liberate his people. Here's the history of his travels.
22
Mar
2022
  • Culture

7 Facts About An Giang’s Chăm Community: From Mesmerising Mosques To Unique Beef Dishes

An Giang's Chăm community is part of the Mekong Delta's cultural mosaic, with mosques, top-notch silk, and halal Vietnamese food.
16
Mar
2022
  • Heritage

7 Saigon Landmarks That Are No More: From A French Priest’s Vietnamese Tomb To Imperial Citadels

Saigon's lost many landmarks over its history. Knowing more about them will give you a clearer image of the city's drastic development.
18
Feb
2022
  • Inspiration

Albert Calmette: The French Doctor Who Saved Numerous Vietnamese Lives With His Pasteur Institute

Albert Calmette came to Indochina in 1891 to open the first Pasteur Institute. Now his legacy continues to help Vietnam during the pandemic.
10
Feb
2022
  • Local

7 Saigon Landmarks With Unexpected Pasts, From Turtle Lake To Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street

From Turtle Lake to Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street, many Saigon landmarks can reveal intriguing stories about this city in the past.
09
Feb
2022
  • Local

8 Tips To Survive Vietnam’s Notoriously Chaotic Traffic

If you feel overwhelmed by the chaotic traffic in Vietnam, hopefully these 8 tips will give you an easier time on the road.
04
Jan
2022
  • Inspiration

Alexandre Yersin: Discoverer Of Dalat, Founder Of Vietnam’s 1st Medical School & Philanthropist

Albeit a Frenchman, Alexandre Yersin made sizeable contributions to the course of Vietnam’s medical and geographic history.
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