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First bronze then rice

Bronze, one of the earliest types of metal, is an alloy of copper mixed usually with a smaller quantity of tin. About 3,000 BC it...

One language, two scripts

For over 1,000 years from 111 BC to 938 AD Vietnam was under Chinese rule. Where language was concerned, only the educated elite could read...

Famous Streets – who was Ly Quoc Su?

Hanoi has around 1,200 streets named after famous people, celebrities, Vietnamese historical events, landmarks and so on. One such street, west of Hoan Kiem Lake,...

Vietnam’s history through the eyes of women

Run by the Vietnam Women’s Union, the Vietnam Women’s Museum (VWM), established in 1987, opened to the public 1995. Then, after extensive renovation and modernization,...

The Art of Vietnamese Tea

Vietnam is one of the oldest tea producing nations; the Chinese introduced it while the French exploited commercial production by establishing tea plantations from 1880...

Night Market Colors

For those who know Hoi An well, it is no surprise that the town has recently been voted number 13 in the Tripadvisor 2017 Travelers’...

Powerful Hoi An architecture and luxurious interiors

The majestic, enchanting and superior color yellow is one of the most uplifting colors of the spectrum. Visitors to Hoi An won’t be surprised to...

When in Ho Chi Minh : Ways to Travel like a Local (Part 2)

Once dearly called Diamond of the Far-east with the luxury level overriding that of Hong Kong or Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City is now the...

When in Ho Chi Minh : Ways to Travel like a Local (Part 1)

Once dearly called Diamond of the Far-east with the luxury level overriding that of Hongkong or Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City is now the most...

Discover EHG’s hidden charm: The Underground Bar

Bars have become one of the most popular form of entertainment in the world, yet many people are still confused about the differences among bar...

GM Essence Hoi An: Honeymooners should not miss these

Being ancient, peaceful and stunning, Hoi An is the ideal destination of newlyweds from all around the world”, said Ms. Salome Villaflor, General Manager of...

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