Whether or not you know anything about makeup, maybe a few of you will have heard about Michelle Phan, the Youtube makeup phenomenon who famously transformed Lady Gaga in 2007. But Phan is not the only talented Vietnamese beauty guru. I have compiled a list of the top Vietnamese beauty bloggers and makeup artists. In […]
In a country where it’s common to sleep on bamboo mats on the floor or extremely firm mattresses, or even on a parked motorbike on the street or a hammock strung between two posts, it’s not an easy undertaking to get people to reconsider their sleeping habits. Despite the challenge, it’s Ru9’s mission to do […]
Paying gratitude to teachers has been rooted in Vietnamese culture for centuries. Since adopting Confucianism, people have always considered teaching as one of the most respectful jobs of our society. The teachers, therefore, must lead a moral and intellectual life to be good examples for the community. In this article, we are going to look […]
I spent some time with Onetrip on The Mekong Delta Tour, which gave me the chance to meet a memorable local lady who lives in a town that is just as special as she is. This is Ben Tre, a province in the Mekong Delta. This province has a famous nickname, “Kingdom of the Coconut”. […]
The traditional drinking culture of the Vietnamese people can be split into two categories, partly influenced by the Chinese: drinking liquor and drinking tea. These two practices both seem to bring pleasure, relieve stress, or even simply quench thirst. However, if you look carefully into Vietnamese tradition, tea is not just a beverage to drink […]
Anthony Michael Bourdain was an exceptionally talented chef and author. He traveled around the world and starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine, and the human condition. On one fateful day in 2008, he visited our beloved Saigon and featured the city on his show “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.” The episode […]