Basket Boats in Vietnam

Colm
Culture, Featured
Considered one of the most interesting and instantly recognizable creations of Vietnamese people, Basket Boats are known locally as “Thung Chai” or “Thuyen Thung”. They are very important to the local fishermen...

The Land of Seafood Noodle Soup

Colm
Food and Drink
If Pho is the traditional dish of Northern Vietnam, and Bun Bo Hue carries the burning spiciness of the ancient capital’s cuisine, then Nha Trang should be known as “The City of Seafood Noodle Soup”. There are ...

Reunification Day & Labour Day 2016

Colm
Culture
This weekend marks a welcome 4 day Public Holiday for Vietnamese nationals, with the celebration of both Reunification Day and International Labour Day. Known as 'Ngày Thống nhất' in Vietnamese, Reunificatio...