Video of Vietnamese host, foreign cyclist chatting in their own languages delights viewers
Expat LifeOn a narrow rural road in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, a chance meeting between two strangers, who shared no common language, turned into an unexpectedly warm half hour that is now charming viewers online.
Online reactions pour in after story of US family paying $3,000 each for rural Vietnam experience
Expat LifeReaders reacted with a mix of ridicule, debate and occasional support after a story about a U.S. family spending about US$3,000 per person to experience rural life in Vietnam circulated on social media.
Belarusian wrestler draws crowds at Hanoi village festival wrestling event
Expat LifeA Belarusian wrestler’s appearance at a traditional village festival in Hanoi drew large crowds and heightened excitement at the annual spring wrestling event, as local competitors took on the heavier foreign contender.
Japanese ambassador embraces Vietnamese Tet through travel, cuisine, culture
Expat LifeJapanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki has shared his growing affection for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) after spending the holiday traveling across Vietnam, from seaside runs in Con Dao to savoring local specialties in Quy Nhon and ending with spiritual visits in Hanoi.
Filipino teacher experiences heartwarming, family-centered Tet in Vietnam
Expat LifeWhat surprises me the most about Tet, or the Lunar New Year holiday, in Vietnam is how deeply family-centered it is. Everything seems to pause – work, business, even the busy pace of the city – just so people can go home and be with their families.
Dutch man cherishes Vietnam’s Tet for quiet atmosphere
Expat LifeHaving lived in Vietnam for more than a decade, Thomas Op den Kamp, a 34-year-old Dutch man, has come to value Tet for its rare sense of calm.
International students in Vietnam: From classrooms to second home
Expat LifeInternational students often arrive in Vietnam intending to stay only for the duration of their studies. Yet for some, affection with the people and the land has transformed the country into a second home.
Dutch-German expat sees Vietnam’s Tet as favorite time of year
Expat LifeHaving lived in Vietnam for over five years, I consider the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, one of my favorite times of the year. Streets, shops, and homes are decorated in red and other festive colors.
My first Tet in Vietnam: A ‘banh gio,’ some snacks, and a lesson learned
Expat LifeI still remember my first Tet (Lunar New year) in Saigon like it was yesterday.
The Year of the Horse gallops in
Expat LifeAirports fill to unimaginable levels. Bus stations flood with human desperation. It can only be one time of the year in Vietnam: Tet.
