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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...

Mai Chau,Hoa Binh Province.

Exploring the many paths that connect clusters of stilt houses might be the greatest pleasure you'll have in Mai Chau. It doesn’t take long to feel like you’ve found your own quiet corner, riding past humble villages and rice paddies. Mai Chau has no shortage of intricate fabrics woven by skilled weavers on ancient looms. A little gentle bargaining is expected and even welcomed. On Sunday, the morning market attracts ethnic minorities dressed in their finest traditional clothing. Plan a day trip. For a full day trip, spring for a kayaking excursion on Hoa Binh Lake, a beautiful body of water surrounded by jungled hills. Or venture further to Pu Luong Nature Reserve where cool, fresh streams run among the trees, feeding waterfalls and aquamarine pools. Weather Mai Chau Valley is at its best from March to May and September to November. October is perhaps the most ideal month because harvest takes place, and the rice takes on a glorious golden hue. Be careful if visiting from June to ...

Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province

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      Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay is not just a place, it’s also home to a number of communities who have lived on the water. Take a boat tour around a floating village for a glimpse of this rare and beautiful way of life. You can’t miss the chance to navigate your way around Ha Long’s gorgeous seascape. Just before sunset is an ideal time to see quiet lagoons and fishing boats up close, you can also visit the cave and other adventure wonders.   In Ha long many ancient karsts have been carved out by rain and water currents. Take a look inside these geological wonders on foot — some are a squeeze while others are enormous. There are countless routes in the bay to keep climbing junkies entertained. Deep water soloing is becoming increasingly popular in beautiful Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, especially on Butterfly Island. Weather Ha Long climate is cool, surrounded by lots of water and beautiful ancient rocks and mountains in the waters ...