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It’s not everyday you can go into a store and have the dress of your dreams custom made, tailored exactly to your body, for less than what you would pay at a department store. But in Hoi An , Vietnam, you can do just that. Read more

Vietnam is a country that tourism is blossoming and the established backpacker trail of Southeast Asia is now drawing more affluent visitors and solo travelers. One of the most attractive features of Vietnam as a destination is that although it... Read more

Located on a corner, within the small lane neighborhoods of Saigon , Bò Kho Út Nhung is a restaurant that’s known in the area for their beef stew, in Vietnamese known as bò kho (bo kho). Read more

The Red Dao hill tribe population of Sapa is one subdivision of Dao people living in the highlands of North Vietnam. It has been an honor to spend time over the weekend with two Red Dao families as they connected with each other through a... Read more

Since ancient times Hmong people have used motifs and patterns to represent their daily life and culture on the designs of their textiles. No two jackets or skirts are the same as every garment is hand crafted to communicate a stage in the... Read more

Ta Phin in Sapa is a Red Dao hill tribe village near the Chinese Vietnam boarder. Just a short 3 hour hike from the former French colonial town of Sapa, Ta Phin has become a popular tourist destination for it’s epic landscapes and... Read more

Vietnam is a country that is famous for its spectacular long coastline and there are some amazing spots to relax, as well as explore. Read more

Another reason to travel to Vietnam is to enjoy the local food and, while many areas have a lot of international cuisine, it is well worth seeking out some of the restaurants serving the fresh and spicy tastes of Vietnamese food. Read more