What I miss about Vietnam
Life in Vietnam is so transparent, real, raw, and authentic, with that layer of politically correct veneer we find in slicker countries noticeably absent
Life in Vietnam is so transparent, real, raw, and authentic, with that layer of politically correct veneer we find in slicker countries noticeably absent
Tet is a special occasion not only for Vietnamese people but also for foreigners in the country
The dragon is associated with nobility, success, prosperity, and good luck in Vietnamese culture
"One way Thijs van Loon suggests building this type of trust in Vietnam is through drinking—Yes, you read that correctly"
Foreign dignitaries, please take note, these people do not give up, will never give in
'The unbelievably cheap price, 2.5 percent of the cost of a taxi ride, and the ease of use had me concluding that I should use this option more often'
'We are just days away from that time of year when Vietnam shuts down and the usual hustle and bustle of the cities becomes a quiet, pleasurable ghost town'
‘They’re desperate to make a living’
‘Crossing the road, even at crosswalks with traffic signals, feels like a precarious wager with my life’
They were afraid that traffic congestion in the neighborhood would be worsened by the night street operation
Eating dog meat is quite common in many parts of Vietnam