Hotels in Vietnamese – “Nhà Nghỉ” vs “Khách Sạn”
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Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and crucial differences between hotels (*khách sạn*) vs. motels (*nhà nghỉ*)…
LANGUAGE
Hotels in Vietnamese – “Nhà Nghỉ” vs “Khách Sạn”
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Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and crucial differences between hotels (*khách sạn*) vs. motels (*nhà nghỉ*) in Vietnam
Birthdays in Vietnam – Expat Guide to Birthday Gifts, Traditions and Expressions
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Happy birthday in Vietnamese is “Chúc mừng sinh nhật!” Use our handy guide to know how to celebrate birthdays in Vietnam and what kinds of gifts to get.
Bánh Trung Thu – What Are Vietnamese Mooncakes?
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Vietnamese mooncakes are a thick, dense, hearty sweet-bean cake with a doughy exterior. They are eaten only around the Mid-Autumn festival.
“What is your name?” in Vietnamese
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How to ask “What is your name?” in Vietnamese, as well as some fun facts about Vietnamese name ordering and common names.
TRAVEL
Authentic Vietnamese in Calgary: A Guide to the Best Eats
We review Calgary’s best Vietnamese restaurants for authenticity and taste. Our top-rated Vietnamese restaurants are Pho Mr. Q and Pho 99.
Where to go? Vietnam vs. Cambodia for Travel, Culture, Food, and More
Which country is better to visit for first-time tourist: Vietnam or Cambodia? We summarize key differences and similarities between the two countries.
Is Vietnam Safe? Guide to Avoid Being Scammed, Robbed, or Injured
Some common sense safety tips to ensure you don’t get robbed or scammed and have an amazing time in Vietnam.
Nha Trang Ultimate Guide – To Do’s, Budget Accommodations, and Resort Reviews
Top attractions in Nha Trang, plus reviews on hotels & resorts for different travel budgets: backpackers, families, and adventurers
CULTURE
Save Money and Look Chic: Vietnam’s Top Fashion Brands for Value and Quality
Vietnam is amazing for shopping. We highlight some top Vietnamese fashion brands that are also affordale — some are suppliers for top Western brands!
Phạm Nhật Vượng: Meet the Vietnamese Billionaire Behind Vietnam’s First Automobile Manufacturer
A Brief biography of Phạm Nhật Vượng — the founder of VinGroup and the owner of the new Vietnamese EV Auto Startup called “VinFast”
Discover Vietnamese Factories & Suppliers not on B2B Websites like Alibaba: 8 Creative Methods
Tips and tricks on finding Vietnamese suppliers and manufacturers who aren’t on B2B marketplaces like Alibaba or Global Sources
Best Websites to Find Vietnamese Suppliers & Manufacturers [Alibaba Alternatives]
How to find suppliers and manufacturers in Vietnam, using online B2B marketplaces (alternatives to Alibaba).
Starting a Business in Vietnam as a Foreigner: 9 Quirks to do with Compliance, Formation, Tax and More
9 Quirks to consider when thinking about starting a business in Vietnam as a foreigner: from business structures, capital controls, laws, and more.
Mid-Autumn Fesitival: Everything to Know About the Vietnamese Full-Moon Celebration
Key facts and tips about the major Vietnamese holiday Mid-Autumn Festival: origins, what to do as a tourist, when to buy souvenirs and mooncakes.
DALL-E Viet: AI-Generated Images of Vietnam (with Code)
The text-to-image DALL-E tool lets you make (almost) photorealistic images with a few simple text prompts. We use it to make fake images of Vietnam.
Ethnic Diversity in Vietnam – What Race are Vietnamese?
Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, and over a 100 spoken languages, some with less than 1000 people left. The “Kinh” are the dominant 86% majority group.
Best Authentic Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto: Ranked by Vietnamese
Which are the best Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto, judged by Vietnamese for authenticity?
Vietnamese Business Culture & Etiquette – 17 Tips Foreigners Should Know
From tips on coded-language, to how to sit in a business meeting, to proper gifts for the Tet holidays — we decode the Vietnamese business culture
What to Eat for Breakfast in Vietnam? – Top 10 Meals
We’ve travelled all over Vietnam to sample food. Here is our top 10 list of breakfast meals to eat: from pho to mi to banh hoi and more.
Dining Etiquette in Vietnam – 24 Tips to Avoid Embarrassment
From who eats first, to chopsticks faux-pas: 24 tips. rules, do’s and don’ts about dining in Vietnam for expats.
Cultural context is KEY
Language lessons embedded in cultural insights
The best way to learn Vietnamese is to embed the lessons in stories and anecdotes about Vietnamese culture.
