Walk through Ho Chi Minh City today and you will see the energy that defines modern Vietnam culture. Street vendors serve bánh mì on crowded sidewalks. Tourists fill District 1. The Vietnam economy continues to grow at one...
When Attorney Ken Duong first moved to Vietnam, he quickly fell in love with the rhythm of daily life, especially through Vietnamese food. Almost every afternoon, he would sit down with his Vietnamese friends for cơm tấm, the...
Vietnam may not be the best country to lend money and expect instant repayment, especially without proper paperwork. It’s like handing your wallet to the first girl you meet in the Mekong Delta and trusting her to return...
YouTubers have been lying through their perfectly filtered teeth. You’ve seen those videos: some wide-eyed expat sips a $1 coffee in Hanoi and proclaims Vietnam the world’s cheapest paradise. “Live like a king on pennies!” they gush, showing...
Scroll through YouTube or TikTok right now and you’ll see the same storyline on repeat: Vietnam is one of the cheapest places to live in the world. Influencers arrive, spend six weeks eating street food, sip a coconut...
