In late November 2020, we were invited by our friend Alex to his hometown of Cao Lãnh, in the Đồng Tháp Province. The town is located about 150 kilometers southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. In previous conversations, he was very enthusiastic to show us his hometown near the famous Mekong River. Months earlier, while …
Si eres un aficionado de las motocicletas, tienes conocimientos de motos o has visitado Vietnam, quizás hayas escuchado hablar de las Honda Win vietnamitas. Estas motocicletas son un producto barato, hecho en Vietnam (aquellas con motor DETECH). Tambien han sido por años punto de conversación, discusiones y desacuerdos en muchos niveles entre los motociclistas y …
If you like to ride, have knowledge about motorcycles, or you have visited Vietnam, perhaps you have heard of the Vietnamese Honda Win motorcycle. This motorcycle is cheap, made in Vietnam (those with a DETECH motor) and for years has been a point of conversation, discussions, and even disagreements on all levels among riders and …
Across Vietnam’s turbulent history, the spoken language has changed often. French, Russian, and Chinese have all been spoken in Vietnam as officially recognized languages. It was only in 1954 that the national language became Vietnamese. However, it’s the English language that has seen the most significant adoption rate in recent years. An estimated 50% of …
During our stay on the island of Phú Quốc, Vietnam, we had the chance to enjoy plenty of fresh seafood. From fresh fish to almost any seafood, Phú Quốc is a paradise for those who enjoy the great variety of ocean delights, all at very accessible prices. To our surprise, one night while walking through the Phú Quốc night …
On a recent post on a Facebook group in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam we noticed a post by one of its members (Tiếp Nguyễn) where she asked for volunteer help and donations on an upcoming trip to the inland province of Dak Lak, Vietnam. The post caught our eyes, as we had an interest …
This article is a call for our readers to become aware of a worldwide problem; wasted materials and world pollution. Unlike our previous articles, we decided to write about this important issue that has called our attention time and again after visiting many countries around the world. During our extended stay in Vietnam since February …
While traveling through Vietnam on our motorcycle, we talked to many locals and foreigners along the way and they always asked us about our following destinations. Our answer then was, “We want to ride south as far as Phú Quốc island near the border with Cambodia.” At hearing our answer, some people gave us a look in …
Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the places we have had in mind to visit since we first stepped into Vietnamese soil. Located in the Mekong Delta in the southern part of the country, this place is a must-visit. Before even arriving in Vietnam, we had seen beautiful reports, pictures, and many travelers …