Vietnamese Culture
For many travelers, the Vietnamese way of life remains a compelling mystery. Perplexed by the country are countless sidewalk cafes, or why locals can take hour-long motorbike rides just because? Growing up on two wheels Vietnamese spend a lot of time on the sidewalk. With the country’s amazing street food scene, café and sidewalk culture (including curbside barbers, markets, and workout classes), it’s not hard to see why we love to get out of the house. Meeting friends? To the sidewalk, Need a haircut, Grocery shopping. If we are not drinking coffee, we’re probably riding on our motorbikes. For us Vietnamese, a motorbike is more than a means of transport. A ride is not always about getting from place to place. Families, friends and couples riding around on motorbikes to enjoy the cool breeze, having a chat, or people-watching with occasional stops for tasty snacks. Growing up with motorbikes also means a lot of memories are attached to these two-wheelers. First dates often st...