vietnam Travel & Living Guide
Motorbikes everywhere. Hot noodles before 9 a.m. Old buildings that haven’t budged in decades... and new ones going up overnight.
Vietnam moves fast. The cities don’t slow down, and neither do the motorbikes. The best food comes hot, cheap, and eaten on a plastic stool. The noise hits like a grindcore record and doesn’t stop. It’s a lot... but it works.
Motorbike Nation
Over 45 million motorbikes! Everyone remembers the first time they had to cross the street in Vietnam.
Tet Festival
Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is the most significant holiday, marked by family gatherings and festive celebrations. It follows the lunar calendar, typically falling between late January and mid-February
Street Food Paradise
Like the rest of South East Asia, Vietnam’s street food offers amazing options, and unique culinary adventure at every corner.
Coffee Culture
Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee exporter, renowned for its strong drip coffee and unique egg coffee.
Floating Markets
In the Mekong Delta, bustling floating markets offer everything from fresh produce to hot meals, all from boats.
Rice Terraces
The terraced rice fields in northern Vietnam, especially in Sapa, is something taken from a postcard. A convenient trip from Hanoi.
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Vietnam boasts 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Ha Long Bay and the ancient town of Hoi An.
Unique Cuisine
Vietnamese cuisine balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, with dishes like pho and banh mi. Many dishes have gained global fame and others take some courage to try.
Biodiversity Hotspot
Vietnam ranks 16th globally for biodiversity, home to unique species like the saola and red-shanked douc.
Traditional Attire
The “ao dai,” a long, elegant tunic worn over trousers, is Vietnam’s national costume, symbolizing grace and beauty. For you, just don't walk around the cities without a shirt.