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Quick guide to Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City
While everybody in the world has probably heard of the Grand Bazaar in Turkey, the Christmas Markets in Viena, or the Chatuchak Market in Thailand, Vietnam has something that’s … Read more
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Top Ten Things to Do in Vietnam for Family Holiday with Children
Vietnam wouldn’t pop out in typical searches as a holiday destination with kids. Against places like Dubai, Singapore, London, Florida, Bali, Spain, Greece, and the likes – who would … Read more
Explore the Great Outdoors: The Best of Vietnam Adventure Holidays
Vietnam is a sensational destination on all fronts thanks to its colorful history, rich culture and breathtaking landscapes. The country has a lot to offer, from kids to the … Read more
Get Your Dose of Vitamin SEA: The Top 9 Beaches in Myanmar
The very best beaches in Myanmar rival any in the whole of Southeast Asia. In many ways, the country is the undiscovered gem of the region. Remaining a closed … Read more
Famous Ethnic Markets in Ha Giang
Like many other mountainous regions in the North of Vietnam, the ethnic markets in Ha Giang are not only a special economic practice but also a traditional lifestyle of … Read more
Explore 5 luxury off the beaten track resorts of Vietnam
Vietnam has many things to offer as a tourist attraction and it attracts many people every year. Every tourist will have their own unique reason to travel to this … Read more
48 hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, the Saigon of old, is the huge powerhouse in the south of Vietnam. The former capital, it is a sprawling metropolis, home to some 9 … Read more
Textiles of Vietnam Series: The Black H’mong – Embroidery
It can be stated that ornaments are the key factor to decide the artistry of the H’Mong costume. Apart from batik, H’Mong women has one more significant technique to … Read more
Textiles of Vietnam Series: The Black H’mong Batik
In this post, we’d like to introduce batik- the most artistic work, also what the Hmong people are most well-known for. There are several ways to create a pattern on the fabrics, but batik is probably our favorite one. Since we love the delicacy and tenderness of the drawing. In addition, meanwhile embroidery means putting more layers on the clothes, batik allows the fabric shine at its simplest.
The Most Spectacular Golden Rice Terrace Fields in Northern Vietnam
Many guests have been asking us before their departure date that “What is a must item to pack for a great trip to the northern Vietnam?”. If the question is for this time of the year, it’d be a no-brainer, a memory card is what it takes. Starting this month, the ethnic groups in the northwestern mountains will step into their harvest season.
Textiles of Vietnam Series: The Black H’mong – Indigo Dyeing
Walking around the villages of ethnic groups in the north of Vietnam, it’s easy to see many Hmong women with blue hands. That’s the trace of the work they’ve been associated with their whole lives- the indigo dyeing to make their traditional costumes. Following our Textile of Vietnam series, today we’d like you to join our experts on another journey to get to know the indigo dyeing technique of Black Hmong in Sapa.
Textiles of Vietnam Series: Hemp In H’mong’s Life
In this post, we’d like to take the first glimpse at the textile pictures of Vietnamese ethnic minorities with the Black Hmong. Our experts spent days with a local family to learn about their textile traditions. We’ve been through an extraordinary journey of the hemp from plants in the field to colorful costumes which symbolize the spiritual life of a community.