Originating from the Hmong of Luang Prabang, rustic au lahm is a stew mainly made from vegetables: beans, eggplants, gourds, black mushrooms, then seasoned with lemongrass, chili, and coriander and finally thickened with sticky rice. Ho…
The Mekong Delta is known as “The Rice Bowl of Vietnam”, engaging almost 80% of its residents in rice cultivation. But that same fertile soil that has helped Vietnam become the #4 top rice producer in…
For the Vietnamese, one of the joys of Lunar New Year is spending time with family and friends back in their hometowns. And nothing says “comfort” more than the comfort foods associated with Tet. Some of…
The single-craft carpentry village of Kim Bong, just outside of Hoi An, has a long history having been established towards the late 15th century when Hoi An was a bustling trading port. Its strategic location on…
Earlier this month, Victoria Hotels & Resorts hosted a cocktail event in Paris for media and partners. A vintage Citroen convertible, stylish “ao dai” dresses and Victoria-themed party favours set the mood for a light-hearted evening…
While Mui Ne and Phan Thiet have beautiful stretches of beaches where you could be happy simply laying out all day, every day, here are some of the area’s scenic spots that are perfect for a…
Every year around Lunar New Year, known as T?t in Vietnamese, the whole of Vietnam braces for celebration. In this post, we’re sharing Vietnamese Tet traditions with you through the whimsical illustrations of Saigon-based freelance illustrator…
Visitors to Vietnam will likely notice the artistic use of lacquerware in everything from paintings and wall hangings to pencil holders and jewelry boxes. The art of lacquerware dates back to China some 10,000 years ago….
Nothing quite says summer like frolicking by the beach, and with 3,260km (2,025mi) of coastline, Vietnam knows beaches! Victoria is blessed to have two beautiful beach properties which not only provide summer fun but also celebrate…
Established as a hill station by the French in 1922, the town of Sapa is quaint with boutiques, spas and trendy eateries. But it’s the Muong Hoa Valley between the town and the Tonkinese Alps that’s…
Known as the “Western Capital of Vietnam”, Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta, is a beautiful area drawing influences from many places. As a commercial and educational center, it pulls in students and…
Largely unknown to the Western world, the Kingdom of Champa ruled parts of mainland Southeast Asia in the 2nd to 18th centuries AD. It’s believed that the people of Champa were descendants of seafaring settlers who…
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