Standing at the acme, my emotions peaked, half amazed by its majesty, half petrified by its dangers. I parked my motorbike on the side of the road, following recommendations from the Vietnamese backpacking community to not drive along the path. Despite my temptation, I decided against challenging the 2,000 meter drop. I started to trek another 1.4 kilometres to the top, passing through a sea of clouds to paradise. … [Read more...] about “Sea of clouds” feeds northern mountainous fervor
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Vietnam’s COVID-19 epicenter dogged by stigma
A photo on Facebook captures a notice posted on the entrance of a hotel that says customers from Vinh Phuc Province are not welcomed on the premises. In fact, people in Vinh Phuc said they have been strictly following guidance on preventing the COVID-19 epidemic, such as wearing medical masks in public places. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s COVID-19 epicenter dogged by stigma
Driver fined $730 for wrong-way driving on northern Vietnam expressway
CCTV cameras installed on the Hanoi - Hai Phong Expressway detected a car moving on the wrong side of the high-speed road at 9:27 am on Monday, the company in charge of the road’s management and operation confirmed on the same day. … [Read more...] about Driver fined $730 for wrong-way driving on northern Vietnam expressway
Calligraphers’ street – A unique destination in Hanoi
Children visiting the street to learn more about the ancient and beautiful tradition of the Vietnamese people A calligrapher in Vietnamese traditional long dress writing calligraphic words Stalls decorated to attract visitors People usually asking for words, such as “luck”, “longevity” “prosperity” and “happiness” to wish for a happy year Stalls also attractive to foreign tourists According to Calligrapher Nguyen Van Tu, the street is more crowded than last year because it is well decorated. A corner of the temple Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Calligraphers’ street – A unique destination in Hanoi
Air quality improves nationwide
By 11 a.m., the highest AQI seen in HCMC and Hanoi barely reached the yellow level of 80. Earlier, data released by PAM Air had indicated that the index in the two cities had reached the red-warning level or worse, especially during the days after the Tet holiday. … [Read more...] about Air quality improves nationwide
