Drink

Purple tea, a distinctive Thái Nguyên specialty

Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026

Beyond its pleasant aroma and delicious taste, purple tea is recognised as a medicinal plant, offering numerous health benefits related to protecting the body from stress and helping to keep it hydrated without a caffeine overload.

Life & Style

Dành Mountain ginseng, a precious medicinal herb and delicious dish

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026

Research indicates that the primary compounds in Dành Mountain ginseng are saponins, flavonoids (anti-ageing active ingredients), organic acids and amino acids.

Food

Grilled herring is a dish to try in Quảng Trị this summer

Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026

Freshly caught herring, grilled over charcoal, emits a fragrant aroma that entices travellers passing along the coastal road in Quảng Trị to stop and enjoy.

Food

Baby octopus season is approaching, so get ready for delicious dishes

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026

Food

Stream moss, a true gem and unique ingredient of the northwest

Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026

Moss season lasts from November until around the end of April the following year, when the water is clear and rainfall is minimal. The clearer the water, the greener and more vibrant the moss becomes.

Life & Style

'Pa pỉnh tộp' dish hooks mountain visitors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Among the region’s many tempting dishes, ''pa pỉnh tộp'', grilled fish prepared by the Thái ethnic people, has become an iconic speciality that many travellers long to taste when visiting the area.

Food

Whitebait fish season approaches, promising flavour for the whole family

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Food

Việt Nam's iconic crepe 'bánh xèo' is a sizzling discovery

Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026

Bánh xèo, Việt Nam’s golden, crispy crepe, delights with fresh herbs, sizzling fillings and bold flavours, offering foodies and travellers a hands-on taste of national culinary tradition.