A 100-Year-Old French Villa Was Recently Bulldozed in Hue
You might want to sit down for this: a 100-year-old building in Hue has been bulldozed due to poor maintenance.
Chợ Âm Phủ and the Embattled History Behind Hanoi's Book Street
19/12 Street was once a mass burial ground for those who died in the National Resistance against France in 1946. The event shaped the history of the city and the relationship that thrived for 71 years...
From North to South, Glimpses of Street Life in Vietnam in the Early 1990s
If there’s a thing this writer remembers distinctly about the early 1990s, it would be nothing, because I was barely a person that could eat and survive by myself.
From Saigon to Đà Lạt: A Tourist's Journey Through Vietnam in 1963
Old archives of images from 1960s Saigon are easy to come by, but how often does one get to have a peek into the past version of Đà Lạt.
Hanoi Considers Getting Rid of Wartime Loudspeakers
Hanoi residents might have to say goodbye to the city’s wartime loudspeakers, or loa phường.
Hanoi Demolishes Colonial-Era Factory to Make Room for Office Complex
A French-built factory at 61 Trần Phú, Hanoi is being destroyed to make way for a multi-purpose building.
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Fantasy Served with Local Flavors at Phú Quốc's Pink Pearl Restaurant
To flex their importance, the privileged flaunt what’s prohibited. When America banned the sale and consumption of alcohol in the 1920s, those rich and powerful enough to be beyond the law indulged in...
Ben Armstrong Joins Jo Roberts as Co-Heads of School at European International School
"Having Co-Heads of School provides several opportunities for EIS. Firstly, we can harness the power of collaborative leadership by leveraging our different strengths, experiences, and perspectives to...
From Intimate Weddings to Prestigious Company Events, The Grand Ho Tram Offers Something for Everyone
Most people have a ready list of dream vacation destinations and go-to weekend getaways but have spent less time pondering where their ideal meeting locale is. Similarly, engaged couples are oft...
The Brand Promise: The Future of Work is Life
Everything about running a company is difficult, particularly one started from scratch. Doing so requires the forging of the brand’s character and values, as clearly communicated to its team and clien...
SODÅ: Maverick Startup Aims to Set New Hospitality Norms
in 2014, Alvaro Moreno was still in the early stages of his hospitality career. His professional journey had taken him to a major hotel in Đà Nẵng where he was helping to build out an operations team ...
In Search of Nature and Serenity this Summer at Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort and Spa
Phú Quốc can still offer a haven for nature lovers seeking a peaceful place to reconnect with their surroundings.
