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Global Cultures and Baffling Moments for Tourists

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 cultur ..

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[Hanoi] Introduction to the Over 1,000-Year-Old Pagoda with Unique Wooden Architecture

Van Nien is a pagoda located on the western shore of West Lake, Hanoi. The pagoda was formerly named Van Tue, belonging to the territory of Quan La Hamlet, now located in Ve Ho Village, Xu ..

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Ine Floating Town – A Dreamy Japanese Version of Venice

The lesser-known small fishing village of Ine, located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, is attracting the attention of travel enthusiasts around the world for its beauty that rivals even the re ..

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The Cultural Beauty of Traditional Craft Villages in Nam Dinh

Along with the development of agricultural civilization thousands of years ago, Nam Dinh province is home to many traditional craft villages associated with the history of formation and de ..

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A photo series of Hanoi's 36 Old Streets - 30 years after the war 1985 - 2015

Photographer William E. Crawford is known as one of the first Western photographers to visit North Vietnam after the war ended (1975), using photography primarily to document the changes a ..

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There is a place in Hanoi that feels very 'Da Lat'

There is a place in Hanoi that feels very "Da Lat " Straight, towering rows of pine trees, dreamlike lush green lawns, and a flower garden in full bloom full of vitality with many species ..

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[Nam Dinh] Dich Diep Trang - An ancient purely Vietnamese village over 1,000 years old

Dich Diep Trang (Dich Diep village) in Truc Chinh commune, Truc Ninh district, Nam Dinh province, is an ancient village with a very long history. Dich Diep village was formed around the ea ..

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[Hanoi] Introduction to a Thousand-Year-Old Pagoda with Unique Wooden Architecture

Van Nien is a pagoda located on the western shore of West Lake, Hanoi. The pagoda was formerly named Van Tue, situated in Quan La hamlet, now Ve Ho village, Xuan La ward, Tay Ho district. ..

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Traditional Tet of a Hanoi family in 1915

Let us take a look at some photos of traditional Tet in 1915 within an old Hanoi family. Photos: Léon Busy | Via Old Hanoi

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8 Famous Chinese Hot Pot Dishes for Cold Winter Days

As winter approaches, enjoying a steaming hot pot in this weather is truly one of life's simple pleasures! Hot pot is a traditional and immensely popular dish in China. As a food lover, yo ..

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5 dishes you should try when traveling to Sapa

Honey-grilled black chicken: Also known as Silkie chicken, black chicken has very firm meat, and its black skin turns crispy when grilled. Honey-grilled black chicken is a dish you definit ..

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Nam Dinh – A Sacred Land of Extraordinary People

Nam Dinh – Thanh Nam, a sacred land of extraordinary people located in the heart of the Red River Delta, is a place where cultural depth, historical traditions, and modern life harmonize. ..

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[Nam Dinh] Dich Diep Trang - A Purely Vietnamese Ancient Village Over 1,000 Years Old

Dich Diep Trang (Dich Diep village) in Truc Chinh commune, Truc Ninh district, Nam Dinh province, is an ancient village with a long-standing history. Dich Diep village was formed around th ..

24/07/2026
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Sharing a Few Tips for Traveling to Tam Dao

The weather in Tam Dao in August usually ranges from 25°C to 32°C. This is the rainy season, so there is a high chance of rain showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. Dayti ..

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Famous beaches in Nam Dinh – ideal destinations for summer

Nam Dinh is not only famous as a land of sacred land and extraordinary people, rich in cultural and historical traditions, but is also blessed by nature with beautiful and pristine beaches ..

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Bình yên trên đảo Phú Quý

Đến Phú Quý, tôi có cảm giác như mình được quay lại sống một mùa hè rất cũ, theo cách của một đứa trẻ. Ở đó không có quá nhiều thứ để phải lo nghĩ. Mỗi ngày bắt đầu bằng việc dậy sớm đón b ..

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Da Lat chosen as the starting point for a journey to discover sunrises around the world

National Geographic magazine has just selected Da Lat (Vietnam) as the starting point for a journey to discover sunrises around the world. img class="x_lazy" src=" alt="Da Lat chosen as th ..

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A corner of Phan Dinh Phung Street - one of the best places to fully experience Hanoi

Phan Dinh Phung possesses a very unique beauty of Hanoi: shady rows of ancient dracontomelon trees, a straight street, and quiet French villas. Just taking a slow walk through, listening t ..

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Impressions of Thành Nam

One of the cities in the Northern region that evokes the most emotions in me is perhaps Nam Dinh. When mentioning Nam Dinh, the first thought that springs to mind is that it is the birthpl ..

23/07/2026
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Wandering Through the Fields

Unable to go admire the high-altitude terraced fields, I had to content myself with looking at the lowland plots instead. A rice-growing area with beautiful fields near the end of the plan ..

23/07/2026
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Photos from a 3-Day 2-Night Trip to Da Nang

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