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The author of Lonely Planet travel magazine, Joe Bindloss has an article suggesting what to eat and drink in Vietnam. At the beginning of the article, Joe Bindloss did not forget to firmly affirm that every dish here is extremely attractive. “The rich and varied cuisine of Vietnam often sneaks under the radar, but any visitor will tell you that the food here is some of the best in Asia. Vietnam’s chefs look north towards China and west towards Thailand for influences, meeting somewhere in the middle. The resulting fusion has Southeast Asia’s zeal for herbs and spices, tempered by China’s love of clean, clear flavors. Some of the most popular food and drink in Vietnam also has subtle influences from the country’s six decades under French colonial rule. Needless to say, every trip to Vietnam is a feast. Cookery classes, market visits, and food-themed walking tours make it easy to discover the country’s culinary heritage, but street food is where the love affair with Vietnamese food...

Do not wear swimsuits in the city, be respectful around shrines and do not get upset if someone is late for an appointment… are some tips for international travelers visiting Vietnam for the first time. Foreign travelers may find various interesting things in Hanoi. Photo: Ka Long Having lived in Vietnam since 2010, Ian Paynton, founder of the Hanoi-based content agency We Create Content, has shared what he’s learned about Hanoi with The Insider. There’s so much to explore in Vietnam, from cities and villages to mountains, beaches, and grottos, according to www.insider.com . The country is also one of the most affordable places in Southeast Asia to visit. In 2019, the number of tourist arrivals in the country was around 18 million. In addition, more and more expats from around the world are choosing Vietnam as their “second home”. Over 100,000 currently live in the country permanently. After almost a decade of living in Vietnam, Ian Paynton has noticed a few common m...

Vietnam is among the top five international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. Photo: traveloffpath.com According the UK outlet, Vietnam is a country that saw a significant hike in terms of searches and bookings for the summer. Cities like Hanoi have seen a search and book rate of up to 298%, Da Nang 439%, and Ho Chi Minh City 219%. These searches prove there’s more to the world than stereotypical destinations that people go to every year. “ Hanoi is the country’s capital and is known as its art capital. You can find some of the city’s most exciting architecture and centuries-old culture,” the magazine suggested. Rounding off the list of the top 5 is Japan, New Zealand, Italy, and France. Travel Off Path , which provides the latest daily travel news, tips and trends affecting American travelers around the world, also cited the list by Expedia , saying summer travel is always fun, but when you’re traveling internationally, it can be even more so. “N...

The Vietnamese Ambassador to France received three Swiss citizens, Olivier Parriaux, Noé Graff, and Bernard Bachelard (from left to right respectively), participating in hanging the flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam on top of Notre Dame Cathedral Paris on January 18 – 19, 1969. Photo: VNA Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang on March 25 has met with the three Swiss nationals who flew the flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam on top of Notre Dame Cathedral Paris on January 18 – 19, 1969, to protest the war and advocate peace for the Vietnamese people, VNA reported. At the gathering in Paris on March 25, Bernard Bachelard, Olivier Parriaux, and Noé Graff from Lausanne city of Switzerland recalled their 30-hour journey to plant the flag on January 18 – 19. The event took place over 50 years ago, but it was not until 2019 when the cathedral’s spire collapsed in a fire, that the truth about this event was reveal...

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 28) notable headlines Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer Vietnam’s retail market proves attractive for foreign investors Big race for investment in e-commerce logistics Vietnam targets to have 5 urban cities of international standards by 2045 Hanoi looks to build trademarks for OCOP products International Friendship Exchange – Spring 2023 held in Lao Cai Vietnam wins 17 prizes at International Robothon 2023 Hanoi striving to preserve, promote national treasures Hue summer festival 2023 opens with colourful carnival Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi. Photo: VOV Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer UK travel magazine Expedia has listed the nation among its Top 5 international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. According to information given by the UK outlet, Vietnam represents one of the countries that saw a significant...

The event is designed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, known as “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, 50 years of India-Vietnam diplomatic relations, India’s Presidency of G-20 and the International Year of Millets. President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, stated that the imprints and cultural values of India preserved in Vietnam, serve as an important bridge to deepen the understanding between the two peoples. She said she hopes that the festival would contribute to reinforcing the traditional friendship between Vietnam and India, created and cultivated by the two late leaders, Ho Chi Minh and Jawaharlal Nehru. At the festival, Indian garments, art and craft, henna, mehndi and many other products were on show, attracting a large number of both Indian and Vietnamese people. In addition, many photos featuring the exchanges of high-level delegations and cultural activities between the two nations were ...

Many artists partake in a music gala which takes place immediately after the opening ceremony. A local girl dons a traditional Laotian costume to join in a street carnival at the event. The zone spans along Hai Ba Trung street and opens to tourists every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. The site marks the third pedestrian zone in Hue after August 23 and Le Huan streets around the iconic Imperial Citadel and the backpacker precinct at the intersection of Vo Thi Sau, Chu Van An, and Pham Ngu Lao streets. Thousands of residents and tourists gather together during the opening ceremony of the pedestrian street zone held on the night of March 26. A street carnival excites gathered crowds. The event takes place as part of activities aimed at welcoming the Hue Summer Festival 2023 and the Hue Festival 2023. The post Third pedestrian street zone opens in Hue appeared fi...