Vietnam Travel
At A Bus On A Dusty Road, we value Vietnam’s diverse travel experiences. Vietnam is captivating with its stunning landscapes, exquisite cuisine, and thrilling adventures. As residents, we possess unique insights and can provide you with an insider’s guide to the best locales.
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Do Most Vietnamese Prefer To Eat With Chopsticks Or Western Utensils?
For many Westerners, using a chopstick is extremely difficult and almost impossible. There are many reasons why many in Asia prefer to eat with chopsticks and not with Western utensils. Vietnam has been eating chopsticks for thousands of years, so the Vietnamese prefer to eat with chopsticks. Vietnamese food is cooked, prepared, and served to…
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What Was The Main Reason For US Involvement In Vietnam?
In America, the Vietnam war has always been a very touchy subject. Even today, many people who fought in the war are suffering from the effects of that war. The main reason for the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War was the belief in the Domino theory; the Domino theory was a…
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Living Through The COVID Lockdown in Hanoi, Vietnam
The day Hanoi started its COVID lockdown, I was coming out of the Vietnam French Hospital. I was in the hospital for a week due to a cycling accident on the Long Bien bridge; I needed an operation on my hip area. No Way To Get Home From Hospital At six am the morning,…
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Vietnam And Why They Use The Latin Alphabet
When people visit Vietnam, they are surprised to discover that Vietnam does use Chinese-looking characters or scripts like in any part of Asia; Vietnam uses a Latin alphabet-based system for their writing. When I first visited Vietnam, I was surprised they used a Latin Alphabet. A Portuguese Jesuit priest is credited as the first to…
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Taiwan Vs. Vietnam, Where Is Recommended To Travel?
When your time is limited, it can be hard to know if you should travel to Taiwan or Vietnam. Both of these places are great to travel to. If your time is limited and you can only travel to Vietnam or Taiwan, I recommend traveling to Vietnam. The reason is that Vietnam is more cost-effective,…
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North Or South Vietnam? 1 Week In Vietnam Travel Advice
I have lived in Vietnam for many years. When people tell me they only have one week to visit Vietnam, they ask if they should go to the north or the south. If someone only had one week to visit Vietnam, I would tell them to travel to North Vietnam. Hanoi is a lovely city,…
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How Strong Are Confucian Values In Vietnam?
Some people think that Confucian values are found only in China, but the truth is that Confucian values have influenced many other places, including Vietnam. You can find Confucian values in many aspects of Vietnamese daily life. The Confucian values have influenced Vietnamese society and culture with piety to parents, the patriarchal society, worship, and…
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Differences Between Hanoi And Saigon? 9 Differences Explored
I have lived in Hanoi for many years and have spent some time living in Saigon, Vietnam. Even though they are both in Vietnam, Hanoi and Saigon have some distinct differences. Hanoi and Saigon may be in Vietnam, but they also differ in the food and language of both cities’ daily lives. The weather and…
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Is Sapa Vietnam Safe? Tips for Staying Safe in Sapa Vietnam
I have traveled to Sapa, Vietnam, many times. Sapa is a charming place and well worth the visit. Sapa, Vietnam, is generally a safe place to travel. While traveling in Sapa, you should take precautions to ensure your safety. Most of the crimes in Sapa are considered a crime of opportunity, which means someone will…
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