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Top 100 basic Laos Phrases to know

Top 100 basic Laos Phrases to know

Laos is a country with an attractive culture and a diverse range of food. Knowing 100 basic Laos phrases in communication will help a lot if a traveler intends to visit Laos. Lao is the official language of Laos and is also spoken in parts of Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It belongs to the Tai-Kadai language family and is closely related to Thai. The Lao alphabet consists of 27 consonants and seven vowels written from left to right. Lao is tonal, meaning a word's meaning can change dependin
Top 8 must-try traditional dishes in Ha Giang
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Top 8 must-try traditional dishes in Ha Giang

Ha Giang is naturally gifted with amazing views and also unique food! Check out 08 traditional dishes that are loved by locals for your next adventure. Buckwheat cake * Buy it: available in any traditional wet market. * Price: 10.000VND/ cake Buckwheat, a signature flower in Ha Giang, also marks its presence in traditional cuisine. Locals love to adore its beauty and use it as an ingredient for daily dishes. Buckwheat cakes are made from nutritious flour with buckwheat seeds, with a subtle
A day off in Hue of a local one

A day off in Hue of a local one

Open your eyes at 5:30 a.m and hop on your beloved bike, it's time to stroll the ancient city, have a cup of warm homemade soymilk, and head up to the riverside’s trial to greet the sun. That is how a young local person starts their day off in Hue. Here are the rest, check them out t for some clues about the local vibe! Huong River and Thien Mu Pagoda. Photo by Hiroyuki Oki/Designboom 1. First off, cycling or walking alongside the river to Thien Mu at 5:30 am And please don’t miss the fre
Binh Chau Hotspring: what to expect?

Binh Chau Hotspring: what to expect?

Binh Chau Hotspring Resort proved to be one of the top tourist destinations that lots of people loved. In addition to unique hot springs, Binh Chau has all the latest amenities and promises to provide everyone with unforgettable experiences. So, what to expect at Binh Chau Hotpspring Resort, let’s find out in this article below! 1 Where is Binh Chau Hotspring Resort? Binh Chau Hot Spring, a natural mineral hot spring resort in Vietnam with a remarkable area of up to 33ha, is situated on Highw
Top vegan restaurants in Hue city

Top vegan restaurants in Hue city

Fig and mushroom salad in An Nhien Restaurant. Photo by An Nhien Garden Vegetarian The cultural context of veganism in Hue Vietnam’s culture is shaped by Buddhism and has a deep root in Confucianism beliefs. So it's normal for Vietnamese to have two days or four days per month (on the new moon and full moon days) of having plant-based food. Local people view making and eating vegan food as the practice of cleansing the mind and the body, getting closer to salvation, and reducing the suffering
Best on-budget resorts in Hoi an
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Best on-budget resorts in Hoi an

Are you planning a trip to Hoi An and seeking a luxury resort with attentive service? To make your upcoming trip easier, let's find out the best on-budget alternative (under 2,000,000 / night) in Hoi An! Lasenta Boutique Hoi An Lasenta Boutique Hoi An with a swimming pool overlooks vast rice fields.Lasenta Boutique Hoi An is the first name on the list of the best on-budget resort (under 2,000,000 / night) in Hoi An. Lasenta Boutique Hoi An, located about 2 kilometers from the heart of the old