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 …
If you are a coffee expert or only a daily drinker, this article is for you! When we arrived in the mountainous city of Dalat in Southern Vietnam, we knew the area was famous for its coffee growing plantations; so we decided to immerse ourselves as much as possible in the growing and preparing process …
We are by no means wine experts or not even connoisseurs, but we do know a thing or two about it and we were very surprised to learn last year that Vietnam produces its fair share of national juice of the gods. Without a doubt, Dionysus (the Greek God of wine) would be impressed that …
On one of our first visit to Vietnam in the summer of 2018 with my kids, we noticed something in the streets that called our attention like nowhere else we had visited. While walking on the streets of Hanoi, we noticed a sense of urgency in learning the English language. On that occasion, we had …