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A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Food & Drink

Buying Vietnamese Coffee to Take Home: Vacuum-Pack vs Whole Bean

Not all coffee bags are equal when you're clearing customs and hoping the beans survive the flight. Here's how to shop smart before you leave Vietnam.

Jun 16, 20265 min readall
Bustling street market with colorful umbrellas and diverse foods, capturing a lively day scene.
02
Food & Drink

OCOP Certified: Vietnam's Regional Specialties Worth Seeking Out

Vietnam's OCOP certification program is a reliable shortcut to finding the real regional food and craft products — here's what to look for and where.

May 26, 20264 min readall
Colorful lanterns in Hội An with a smiling vendor in traditional attire.
03
Food & Drink

What to Buy and Eat in Hoi An's Lantern Shops and Food Stalls

Hoi An's Ancient Town is lined with shops selling silk lanterns and packaged snacks worth actually taking home — here's what to buy and what to skip.

May 26, 20265 min readcentral
Vibrant street food vendors and diners captured in a bustling Vietnamese street scene from above.
04
Food & Drink

Hanoi Food Souvenirs Worth Bringing Home

Skip the fridge magnets. Hanoi has a short list of edible souvenirs that actually mean something — and most of them cost under 100,000 VND.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Close-up of a deliciously plated seafood dish featuring octopus in Dalat, Vietnam.
05
Food & Drink

Vietnamese Cooking Ingredients Worth Bringing Home

Skip the airport fridge magnets. These pantry staples from Vietnamese markets will actually change how you cook when you get back.

May 26, 20264 min readall
An array of decorative ceramic cups displayed in wooden cubby shelves with artistic designs.
06
Food & Drink

Buying Vietnamese Coffee to Take Home: How to Choose

Not all bags of Vietnamese coffee at the airport are worth your luggage space. Here is how to pick the good stuff, from bean type to packaging.

May 26, 20264 min readall
Colorful traditional Guatemalan sweets wrapped in plastic on display at a market in Ciudad de Guatemala.
07
Food & Drink

Vietnamese Candy and Snacks Worth Taking Home (And a Few to Leave Behind)

From coconut candy in Ben Tre to mung bean cakes in Hai Duong, here's what actually survives the journey home — and what doesn't.

May 26, 20264 min readall
Woman wearing a hat tending to clay pots in an outdoor storage area.
08
Food & Drink

Snake Wine and Vietnam's Curio Wines: Tradition, Tourism, and What's Actually in the Jar

Snake wine is real, it's old, and it's not just a tourist trap — but a lot of what gets sold to visitors is. Here's how to tell the difference.

May 26, 20265 min readall
A person practicing traditional Chinese calligraphy with a brush on a red mat.
09
Destinations

Vietnamese Calligraphy: The Ong Do Tradition and Where to Commission a Piece

Vietnam's 'ong do' calligraphy tradition peaks at Tet but survives year-round. Here's the history, where to find calligraphers in Hanoi and Saigon, and how to commission a piece.

May 15, 20265 min readall
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