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Not just disasters, urban chaos turns into new kind of adventure travel

NDO – Locals in the old town of Hoi An (Quang Nam province) had been worried about their empty guest houses during the flood season. But that was the old story, now the situation has completely reversed. Tourists have flocked to the UNESCO-recognised site to experience the flood season, making the Hoi An flood tour the most exhilarating experience! Flood prone Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City can learn from Hoi An in turning disadvantages into advantages. (Jun 06, 2018 18:04:04)

Fed up with Facebook? For some senior citizens, it is a real lifeline (May 30, 2018 09:08:06)

A generation of ‘super parents’ (May 10, 2018 18:23:54)

Caged childhood (May 02, 2018 17:16:00)

Flying on air (Apr 26, 2018 11:25:50)

In Vietnam, cities are scrambling to be smart. But can it solve pressing problems? (Apr 18, 2018 16:51:32)

In rush for mural paintings, modern art clashes with local culture

Apr 08, 2018 16:17:17

NDO – Starting from the humble Tam Thanh village, mural art has quickly spread to other localities across the country. However, in such a rush for mural paintings, there is a rising problem that modern art may clash with local culture and social backgrounds.

Check mate!

Apr 04, 2018 16:28:00

NDO - Upon arriving to Hanoi’s Ho Guom, or Returned Sword Lake, one cannot keep the strange feeling out of an established legendary story about a genie tortoise that helped King Le Thai To drive Chinese Ming invaders away in the 15th century and about the lake’s elegant beauty bestowed by the Creator.

Memories from the flea market

Mar 30, 2018 17:29:58

NDO – It seems that the flea market has become an attractive destination for both collectors and antique lovers.

Unmissable sights and wonders of Sapa

Mar 30, 2018 11:37:20

NDO – In addition to the brilliant yellow gardens of mustard greens across Fansipan mountain range and its pristine natural beauty, Sapa town in the the northern province of Lao Cai also impresses visitors thanks to many other places. Let’s explore the most checked-in places in the charming town.

Community project preserves weaving craft in Ha Giang province

Mar 23, 2018 17:58:52

NDO – Four foreign and seven Vietnamese young volunteers gathered for a community project to support linen weaving in the craft village of Lung Tam, Quan Ba district, in the mountainous northern province of Ha Giang.

Yen Tu yellow ochna flower - precious tree of a sacred land

Mar 15, 2018 18:29:32

NDO - Whenever spring comes around, flower lovers wish to buy a yellow ochna flower tree to pray for a new year full of peace and luckiness and it is better if the yellow ochna flower tree stands on the holy Yen Tu Mountain.

Vietnamese custom of burning ritual papers

Feb 27, 2018 16:51:26

NDO - Most Vietnamese people are familiar with the custom of burning ritual papers for their ancestors and gods on their death anniversary and festivals from a young age.

Southern locals welcome a peaceful and traditional Tet

Feb 17, 2018 14:48:38

NDO – The southern region, at over 300 years of age, is still a relatively young land, but is home to an imposing cultural treasure with precious indigenous values, including its celebrations for the Lunar New Year (Tet).

The serenity of renewal: Midnight on New Year's Eve at Temple of Literature

Feb 15, 2018 14:14:45

NDO – For those lucky enough to see in the lunar New Year at Hanoi’s ancient Temple of Literature, at midnight on New Year’s Eve there is an unforgettable experience as it is a unique time when the past and the future exist at once in the present for a fleeting moment.

Green trees - the city’s soul

Feb 07, 2018 16:52:06

NDO – Whenever a type of tree is planted or felled in the streets, scientists usually consider scientific arguments to analyse suitable varieties; meanwhile the majority of people feel nostalgic and dispirited.

Can’t stand the scent of milkwood pine flowers? It is still better than air pollution

Dec 05, 2017 09:18:35

NDO - Since late autumn, many living in Hanoi have taken to social media to express their annoyance at the overwhelming scent of milkwood pine flowers, complaining that they are being suffocated by the so-called “scent pollution”.

The rise and fall… and resurrection of bubble tea in Vietnam

Nov 06, 2017 16:23:19

NDO - First appearing in Vietnam around 2002, bubble tea, a beverage made of tea, milk powder, fruit flavours and tapioca balls or jelly, soon become a favourite drink amongst young people.

Vietnam plans for a half-a-billion-dollar museum: Is it worth the cost?

Sep 21, 2017 12:58:23

NDO – When life becomes stressful, I often visit museums to seek a moment of tranquillity in life. The Vietnam National Museum of History is one of these places. In each country, treasures that represent the typical cultural values and techniques, or that mark a turning point in the national development process, are considered as the demonstrating the country’s culture.

Wheel of life in Hanoi

Apr 13, 2017 16:41:35

NDO - Tirna Ray from India feels the pulse of Hanoi’s Old Quarter while taking a stroll around the lively streets in search of a birthday present for her sister.

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