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Close-up of a traditional street food setup featuring duck eggs, herbs, lime, and spices on an orange stool.
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Food & Drink

Che Hat Sen: The Lotus-Seed Sweet Soup That Hue Never Stopped Obsessing Over

Lotus-seed sweet soup has deep roots in Hue royal cuisine and remains one of Vietnam's most quietly refined desserts. Here's everything you need to know to order it properly.

May 26, 20265 min readcentral
Amazing scenery of crepuscular rays of sun shining through rocky cliffs covered with lush foliage near rippling lake at sunset in Thuong Lam
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Food & Drink

Tra Sen West Lake: Why Hanoi's Lotus Tea Costs Hundreds of Dollars a Kilo

Hanoi's lotus tea is one of Vietnam's most labor-intensive luxury foods — a single kilo can cost over 10 million VND, and the reason is in the process.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Close-up of vibrant lotus leaves and a single pink blossom in Tây Hồ, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
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Food & Drink

Lotus Tea: How Hanoi Flavors Green Tea with West Lake Lotus

Hanoi's lotus tea is one of Vietnam's most labor-intensive drinks — green tea scented inside real lotus flowers from West Lake. Here's how it's made and where to find the genuine article.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
A man admires fascinating stalactites and stalagmites inside a vast cave, illuminated by subtle light.
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Destinations

Khu Du Lich My Tra, Dong Thap: A Traveler's Guide

A practical guide to My Tra eco-tourism area in Dong Thap — lotus fields, Mekong Delta life, and one of the south's quieter weekend escapes.

May 25, 20266 min readsouth
Group kayaking through stunning limestone caves in Krabi, Thailand.
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Destinations

Dong Thap Muoi Eco-Tourism Area: A Traveler's Guide

A practical guide to Dong Thap Muoi Eco-Tourism Area — wetlands, lotus fields, and Mekong Delta life without the tourist-circuit polish.

May 24, 20267 min readsouth
Two people fishing on a calm lake in Vietnam with mountains in the background.
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Destinations

Dam Ao Chau (Phu Tho): A Traveler's Guide to Northern Vietnam's Quiet Freshwater Lagoon

Dam Ao Chau is a sprawling freshwater lagoon in Phu Tho province, about 90 km from Hanoi — a low-key escape with fishing villages, lotus fields, and almost zero tourists.

May 24, 20267 min readnorth
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