Did you know that the Lao people eat a lot of sticky rice than any other people in the world? Their staple food is namely steamed sticky rice. Moreover, Lao Cuisine is very much alike to Thai and Vietnamese culinary offerings with soup, sticky rice and side dishes making up a meal. Read further for more of Laos’ Cuisine! ...READ MORE
Everything you have read or heard about Hanoi is true. The endless flow of motorbikes, the lively markets and some of the world’s best street food are all here. However, Hanoi also abounds with traditional craft villages from pottery, conical hat, carpentry, statue – making. Just to name a few. One of the villages with a long history of crafting is Chang Son – paper fan making village located not so far away from the city centre. ...READ MORE
Last time, I got a chance to soak up in the rhythm of Ca Tru – one of the fragile, intangible cultural heritages of Vietnam by UNESCO. Ca Tru which dates back more than 1000 years was popular form of entertainment for wealthy people and royal court. Listening to Ca Tru can be challenging at first but once listened will linger on your mind. ...READ MORE
Bia hoi: fresh and cheap and sometimes half decent, sometimes well… just fresh and cheap. Served straight from the metal kegs into distinct bia hoi glasses, it’s an iconic Vietnamese drink. ...READ MORE
