When it comes to the gap between Vietnamese and English, there are a lot of things that get lost in translation.
All it takes is a missed tone, a poorly placed word or a mispronunciation and the entire meaning of a sentence changes. But even when you’ve got all your words in order and your tones correct, the Vietnamese language still makes for some pretty interesting combinations.
Here are just a few literal Vietnamese-to-English translations for your viewing pleasure:
From quiet, waterfront cafes to bustling city corners, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
From city sunrises to Ba Chieu Market at sunset, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
From birdcages to bird's eye views, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
From waterfalls to power lines to a sea of umbrellas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
From salt fields to cityscapes, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
From city lights to Con Dao's island vistas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
This Halloween season, travelers to Đà Nẵng are thrilled by the unexpected appearance of a giant pumpkin at the entrance of Da Nang International Terminal. Aiming to instill a pleasant surprise and co...
A meal that celebrates French and Korean cuisine and incorporates Vietnamese techniques served in a Phú Quốc restaurant designed in homage to 1920s American opulence? Such an outlandishly unique meal ...
In Sino-Vietnamese, Ninh means “peace, tranquility, and happiness,” while Vân means “cloud.” Together, they form "clouds of peace," which evoke a sense of calm freedom and gentle romance amidst the va...
Vietnam has plenty of resorts but few offer guests the opportunity to foster deep connections with nature and themselves. Amanoi, perched atop the verdant, rolling hills of Vĩnh Hy, is one such proper...
Students unable or unwilling to follow classroom instructions and lessons; children verbally or physically abusing teachers, classmates, and family members; young people experiencing depression and ev...
Extravagant lion dancers tumbled and leaped before cascading sparks; graceful fan dancers strutted across the stage; and a techno-backed bartender twirled cocktail shakers in front of an enraptured cr...
