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Where to go? Vietnam vs. Cambodia for Travel, Culture, Food, and More
Tips | Travel

Where to go? Vietnam vs. Cambodia for Travel, Culture, Food, and More

ByWilliam December 27, 2022December 28, 2022

Which country is better to visit for first-time tourist: Vietnam or Cambodia? We summarize key differences and similarities between the two countries.

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Bánh Trung Thu – What Are Vietnamese Mooncakes?
Language | WOTD

Bánh Trung Thu – What Are Vietnamese Mooncakes?

ByWilliam September 7, 2022September 15, 2022

Vietnamese mooncakes are a thick, dense, hearty sweet-bean cake with a doughy exterior. They are eaten only around the Mid-Autumn festival.

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Mid-Autumn Fesitival: Everything to Know About the Vietnamese Full-Moon Celebration
Culture | Religion

Mid-Autumn Fesitival: Everything to Know About the Vietnamese Full-Moon Celebration

ByWilliam September 3, 2022September 3, 2022

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.

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Ethnic Diversity in Vietnam – What Race are Vietnamese?
Culture | History

Ethnic Diversity in Vietnam – What Race are Vietnamese?

ByWilliam June 22, 2022December 26, 2022

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.

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Vietnamese Business Culture & Etiquette – 17 Tips Foreigners Should Know
Culture | Finance

Vietnamese Business Culture & Etiquette – 17 Tips Foreigners Should Know

ByWilliam May 1, 2022October 26, 2022

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

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Dining Etiquette in Vietnam – 24 Tips to Avoid Embarrassment
Culture | Food

Dining Etiquette in Vietnam – 24 Tips to Avoid Embarrassment

ByWilliam April 17, 2022May 9, 2022

From who eats first, to chopsticks faux-pas: 24 tips. rules, do’s and don’ts about dining in Vietnam for expats.

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“Bích Phúc Đạt” and Other Vietnamese Names That Sound Naughty
Language | WOTD

“Bích Phúc Đạt” and Other Vietnamese Names That Sound Naughty

ByWilliam March 28, 2022March 31, 2022

What does “Bích Phúc Đạt” mean in Vietnamese? Expats and tourists can learn Vietnamese via its funny (& naughty) sounding names.

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We Went to a Vietnamese Fortune Teller – This Was Our Experience
Culture | Religion

We Went to a Vietnamese Fortune Teller – This Was Our Experience

ByWilliam March 10, 2022October 16, 2022

Fortune tellers are very important in Vietnamese society — from marriage to business to land. Here was our experience, the good and bad

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What are people burning on the streets of Vietnam?
Culture | Religion

What are people burning on the streets of Vietnam?

ByWilliam February 13, 2022February 15, 2022

The Vietnamese do ritualistic burning of paper-simulacra as a way to send gifts to their dead relatives. The fire and smoke are portals to the spirit-realm.

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What Do Vietnamese Think About America? (2022)
Culture | History

What Do Vietnamese Think About America? (2022)

ByWilliam January 17, 2022July 13, 2022

Does Vietnam hate the USA? Most Americans are suprised that Vietnam tops the PEW Research lists of countries who favour the USA.

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Thailand vs Vietnam: Personality Differences and National Character
Travel

Thailand vs Vietnam: Personality Differences and National Character

ByWilliam December 25, 2021April 22, 2022

Big Five studies show that Thai culture is more open and laid-back, while Vietnamese culture is more hard-working and more anxious.

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Atheism, Ancestor-Worship, and Other Major Religions of Vietnam
Culture | Religion

Atheism, Ancestor-Worship, and Other Major Religions of Vietnam

ByWilliam December 14, 2021March 10, 2022

Vietnam has many Buddhists, Christians and atheists, but the main religion is a type of ancestor worship plus huge set of superstitions.

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The Fascinating Story Behind Vietnam’s Tiny Chairs and Tiny Tables
Culture | Food | History

The Fascinating Story Behind Vietnam’s Tiny Chairs and Tiny Tables

ByWilliam December 11, 2021September 18, 2022

Why are the tables and chairs so tiny in Vietnam? The reasons speak to Vietnam’s interesting economic history and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Common Vietnamese Surnames: Meaning, Pronunciation & Fun Facts
Language | Pronunciation

Common Vietnamese Surnames: Meaning, Pronunciation & Fun Facts

ByWilliam September 4, 2021January 9, 2022

The meaning, pronunciation, and history behind Vietnam’s most popular family, such as Nguyễn, Ngô, Hồ, Trần, Dương and more, including Audio.

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14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture
Culture

14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture

ByWilliam July 20, 2021December 31, 2022

From Ninja Burkas, to burning paper iPhones, we discuss fun facts about modern Vietnamese culture, such as: its 54 ethnic groups, quirky superstitions, interesting linguistic habits, and their love of side-hustled.

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13 Interesting Superstitions in Vietnam
Culture | Religion

13 Interesting Superstitions in Vietnam

ByWilliam May 2, 2021March 10, 2022

Vietnam is steeped in superstition. For example, seeing a pregnant woman can be bad luck, while seeing a funeral is good luck. Learn how Vietnamese think about luck.

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  • Language
    • Vietnamese Tones
    • Vowels and Consonants
    • Best Free Online Resources
    • Top Phrases
    • Past, Present and Future Tenses
    • Word-of-the-Day Blog
  • Culture
    • 14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture
    • How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
    • Investing in Vietnam
    • Dating Culture in Vietnam
    • Why is Vietnam so poor?
    • Religion in Vietnam
  • Travel
    • Guide to Hanoi’s Neighbourhoods
    • Most Underrated Destinations
    • Đà Nẵng Travel Itinerary
    • Common Scams to Avoid
    • When Will Vietnam Re-Open?
    • DIY Coffee Tour in Hanoi
    • DIY Food Tour in Hanoi
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