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Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Mountain passes are what captivate backpackers, but they are also what claim the most lives. Most accidents on mountain passes do not result from high speed, but rather from riders not knowing what lies just beyond the next blind curve. This articl ..

Culture & Cuisine - Regional specialties - Vietnam is divided into three geographical regions: North, Central, and South. Although they share common traits in their dining styles, each region retains distinct characteristics, creating a unique signature that is unmistakable. Northern cuisin ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Where is Nhat Le Beach located? Nhat Le Beach is located in Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, just about 1 km from the city center. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the North Central region, famous for its fine white sand, crystal-clear ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Enchanted by the beauty of water lily season on Yen Stream, My Duc, Hanoi. Not as bustling as the Huong Pagoda festival season, Yen Stream during the water lily season is peaceful and picturesque. Yen Stream in My Duc District (Hanoi) is home to ma ..

Travel & Backpacking - Restaurant & hotel reviews - Located next to Thang Thien Waterfall in Mong Hoa, Ky Son, Hoa Binh, Sky Resort Hoa Binh still retains the pristine beauty of the mountains and forests, making it suitable for families and team building. img src="

Culture & Cuisine - Regional culture - The year-end market session in Dong Van town (Dong Van district, Ha Giang) is as lively as a festival, filled with the colorful attire of the Dao, Hmong, Tay, Nung ethnic groups... Goods are also more abundant than usual. Attending the market is an ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Port entrance to Thung Nai, buy tickets for 15k/person We chose Coconut Island as our 2-day stopover Road to Coconut Island - Photo by Tran Tran ola88 Coconut Island boat pier

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Miscellany - Life around us - Although originating from China, the Cold Food Festival (Tết Hàn thực) of Vietnamese people still possesses its own distinct nuances, deeply imbued with Vietnamese culture. Every year, on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, known in folk traditions ..

World - Mysteries & the bizarre - Our Earth conceals unexplainable mysteries; there are lands so mysteriously terrifying that few dare to set foot there. Here are 8 places associated with mysterious stories that will give you "goosebumps. " 1. Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in the Superst ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Krông Nô and Đắk Glong are two districts in Đắk Nông Province, famous for their rich ecosystem and pristine natural landscapes of the Central Highlands. Krông Nô District: Located in the northeastern part of Đắk Nông Province, bordering Đắk Lắk Pro ..

Travel & Backpacking - Restaurant & hotel reviews - Sand lizard is a unique specialty dish of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province. Visiting Phan Thiet without trying sand lizard is like never having visited this land at all. However, if you have never tried reptile dishes, you might need a bit of courag ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Every mountain you conquer is a memory, a journey to discover your own patience, and an opportunity to enjoy the wild beauty of nature. Goodbye Sa Mu, kingdom of rare flowers and exotic plants. A pristine place with a moss-covered primeval forest s ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - The natural beauty across Vietnam is vividly depicted in literary works, leaving countless readers in awe. Let's look back at these heavenly destinations that will make you want to pack your backpack and go right away. 1. The Romantic Perfume River ..

World - Mysteries & the bizarre - Not all cemeteries inspire fear. Below are 12 cemeteries that surprise everyone with their stunning scenery that attracts visitors, recommended by travel site Skyscanner Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia, USA) With a vast area ..

Miscellany - Life around us - Each of us has our own quiet space in our soul. But because no one shows it, you cannot see it. I, an introvert, have never thought that I belonged to the noisy, rushed crowd. Being alone with the quiet space in my soul makes me feel more serene, m ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Here are some of the most beautiful and attractive tourist destinations in Phu Yen, Vietnam: Son Hiep Beach Cham Island National Park Cau Bac Lake Tam Quan Island Yen Hill Loc Duc Beach Gau Waterfall Vung Ro Beach Tay Hai Valley Phu Yen mountain fo ..

World - World food culture - A city of elegant beauty, where the scenery and people both bring a wonderful feeling. There are many scenic spots and tourist destinations, with the Classical Gardens of Suzhou being the most famous. The night view on Shantang Street is extremely ..

World - World food culture - If you ever have the chance to visit these places, you will be left in awe and even disbelieve your own eyes because the scenery unfolding before you is as beautiful as a painting. Dutch Tulip Fields: The Netherlands has always been known as the ho ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Vien Quang Pagoda is one of the typical ancient pagodas of the Xuan Truong region, Nam Dinh, deeply imbued with traditional Northern architectural hallmarks. Highlighted by an imposing three-tiered triple-arch gate with curved roofs, an ancient mai ..

Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Keo Pagoda is one of the famous ancient pagodas in Vietnam, located in Vu Thu District, Thai Binh Province. Built in the 17th century, the pagoda still preserves its unique traditional wooden architecture almost entirely intact. The highlight of th ..

World - World food culture - Zhejiang is located on the coast, a land of green mountains and blue waters, rich in natural resources, also known as the "land of fish and rice. " The local people place great importance on their daily meals and dishes. Below are 10 Zhejiang dishe ..

Miscellany - Life around us - Basically, to be rated, a hotel needs to meet standards for service, amenities, cleanliness, location, and price. The hotel star rating system is widely recognized as a way to determine the overall quality of a hotel. However, rating systems can va ..

Miscellany - Life around us - MIRACULOUS EVERYDAY LIFE: WHY LIVING AN ORDINARY LIFE IS A WONDERFUL THING? We live in an era that excessively admires extraordinary lives—lives that most of us will never attain. Our heroes have built outsized fortunes, appeared on giant screens, ..

Miscellany - Life around us - The preference between Arabica and Robusta coffee usually depends on personal taste and the intended use of the coffee. Both types of coffee have distinct characteristics and flavor profiles, and it cannot be said that one tastes better than the ot ..

Miscellany - Life around us - Artist ugurgallen makes a strong impression with a series of collages contrasting two realities. Each frame juxtaposes joy and tragedy, art and war, forcing viewers to reflect on the modern world. img src="

World - World food culture - Shirakawago ancient village is located at the foot of Mount Hakusan, Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, about 350km from Tokyo. Shirakawago in Japanese means "village of white rivers ". Shirakawago ancient village was recognized as a World Cultural ..

Travel & Backpacking - Restaurant & hotel reviews - Open since July 2018, Chiko Duong Lam is the first charming bubble tea – coffee shop in Duong Lam ancient village. It all stemmed from the owner's dream: bringing the joy of dining and gathering back to his hometown – a place where people usually g ..

Miscellany - Life around us - The Calligraphers on Hang Bo Street, near Tet in 1907, there seem to be few customers hiring them to write couplets. But each year they grew fewer Where are the patrons now? The red paper grieves, unbrightened Ink lingers in the mournful inkstone.. ..

World - World food culture - From phallic paintings everywhere in Bhutan, beating thieves to death in Nigeria, to shockingly polite attitudes in Canada… tourists from all over the world share the most memorable culture shocks they have experienced. Not only dazzling architectu ..