Oliva, Hanoi’s first Palestinian eatery
Oliva has added to the food choices not only for Hanoians but also for visitors who require halal food, helping expand the options in the city’s culinary heart, Hang Buom Street.
Nguyen My Ha
Traditional Medicine in Hanoi: A timeless remedy
Once the only method of cure for Vietnamese people, traditional medicine, along with the age-old tradition of culture and medication, are making a comeback to improve living…
Rapper from the mountain sets new trend in contemporary music
Born in Tuyen Quang Province, Double2T (born Bui Xuan Truong), set out on a mission to spread the values and qualities, customs and traditions of different ethnic minority groups…
Salt coffee, a Hue delicacy, conquers Hanoi taste buds
Just over a decade ago, a duo in Hue decided to experiment by infusing their condensed milk coffee with a trending matcha salty whipped cream topping. This inventive blend has…
City of crafts: The art of rice dough figurines
To he master artisans can make almost anything from rice dough: from artistic portraits to the twelve zodiac animals and traditional figurines from legends, as well as cartoons.
Yen Tu provides Vietnam’s finest Buddhist pilgrimage
Among the most sacred spiritual travel destinations, the Yen Tu Complex, which spans three provinces, has become the trip everyone needs to make in a lifetime.
Snails prove a delightful hit from Hanoi’s Bong restaurant
The hot soups here, or Bun oc nong, can be an easy-ish start for a novice who wants to try a snail dish and is not quite sure where to begin.
In search of a long lost Hạ Long Bay
Ha Long Bay has been bestowed a Unesco title for nearly 3 decades, but has also faced warnings for failing to maintain the environment.