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Authentic Vietnamese in Calgary: A Guide to the Best Eats
Destinations | Travel

Authentic Vietnamese in Calgary: A Guide to the Best Eats

ByWilliam February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

We review Calgary’s best Vietnamese restaurants for authenticity and taste. Our top-rated Vietnamese restaurants are Pho Mr. Q and Pho 99.

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Bánh Trung Thu – What Are Vietnamese Mooncakes?
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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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Best Authentic Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto: Ranked by Vietnamese
Culture | Food

Best Authentic Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto: Ranked by Vietnamese

ByWilliam June 9, 2022April 12, 2023

Which are the best Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto, judged by Vietnamese for authenticity?

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What to Eat for Breakfast in Vietnam? –    Top 10 Meals
Culture | Food

What to Eat for Breakfast in Vietnam? – Top 10 Meals

ByWilliam April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

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.

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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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DIY Food Tour in Hanoi – Best Dishes and Where to Go [MAP]
Tours | Travel

DIY Food Tour in Hanoi – Best Dishes and Where to Go [MAP]

ByWilliam March 4, 2022April 21, 2022

Our top 10 favourite street-food dishes in Hanoi and where to go, plotted on an interactive map. From Spicy crepes to Phở to spring rolls.

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DIY Tour of Hanoi’s Exotic Coffees and Funky Cafes [MAP]
Tours | Travel

DIY Tour of Hanoi’s Exotic Coffees and Funky Cafes [MAP]

ByWilliam December 30, 2021March 5, 2022

A DIY tour of funky cafes in Hanoi with delicious exotic coffees, like yogurt coffee, coconut coffee, egg coffee and great things to see along the way.

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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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Vietnam Rated Best Tourism Destination in Asia 2021: Top 10 Reasons Why
Travel

Vietnam Rated Best Tourism Destination in Asia 2021: Top 10 Reasons Why

ByWilliam November 3, 2021November 13, 2021

Vietnam is ranked #1 sustainable tourism destination in Asia. Top reasons why Vietnam ranks so highly: nature, food, culture, history, shopping, and more.

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What Does “Một Hai Ba” Mean in Vietnamese?
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What Does “Một Hai Ba” Mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam October 23, 2021December 30, 2021

Một Hai Ba is Vietnamese for One Two Three. It is approximately pronounced like “Mut” (down-tone) “Hi” (as in Hi!) “Ba” (like a sheep). Audio lessons included.

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How to say “I am Vegetarian” in Vietnamese?
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How to say “I am Vegetarian” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam August 31, 2021December 31, 2022

If you want vegetarian food at a Vietnamese restaurant, just say “Ăn chay“, which is Vietnamese for “I am vegetarian”. Vietnam is great for Vegetarians.

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9 Best Vietnamese Dishes from Da Nang & Hoi An
Culture | Food

9 Best Vietnamese Dishes from Da Nang & Hoi An

ByWilliam August 27, 2021December 31, 2022

One of the highlights of visiting Đà Nẵng and Hội An is food-tourism: embark on a DIY food-tour to sample amazing spicy foods like Mi Quang, Banh Uot Cuon, and Banh Beo.

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Why Are Vietnamese So Short?
Culture | History

Why Are Vietnamese So Short?

ByWilliam May 18, 2021January 8, 2022

“Stunting” was as high as 34% in Vietnam in the 1990’s. With better nutrition, the height of Vietnamese has changed. We use scientistic studies and personal to answer: “Why are Vietnamese so short?”

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What does “nước” mean in Vietnamese?
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What does “nước” mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 17, 2021May 24, 2021

Nước means anything liquidy, from drinking water (nước) to the sauce for bánh hỏi. As a traveller in Vietnam, you must know nước mía.

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Authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mì Recipe
Culture | Food

Authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mì Recipe

ByWilliam May 13, 2021December 31, 2022

Our authentic Vietnamese banh mi recipe. The key to authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mi is: i) heaping quantities off fresh cilantro and mint; and ii) the savory sauce. No need for fancy baquettes. We share our easy-to-make banh mi sauce recipe and a few cooking tips.

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How to Pronounce “Bánh Mì” and What Does it Mean?
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How to Pronounce “Bánh Mì” and What Does it Mean?

ByWilliam May 13, 2021July 17, 2021

Bánh mì is pronounced like “bang me”. Bánh loosely means baked-good and mì means “wheat flour”…

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  • 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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