Category Archives: Travel Tips
Dong Ho paintings reveal Vietnamese unique folk culture
In the old days, Dong Ho paintings were used as decorations at every home in the northern delta during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). Hanging a Dong Ho painting in the home at the beginning of a new year was believed to bring happiness and prosperity for the family. The folk paintings have become […]
Egg coffee – A distinctive flavor of Hanoi
Traveling to Hanoi, you shouldn’t miss Ca phe trung. Ca phe trung (egg coffee) is a special drink from Hanoi in which creamy soft and meringue-like egg white foam is perched on dense Vietnamese coffee. It is a Vietnamese drink traditionally prepared with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and Robusta coffee. The drink is made by […]
8 reasons to fall in love with Vietnam
Vietnam, this nation in South East Asia captures the hearts of backpackers and travelers from around the world. Vietnam should be at the top of your list when you are contemplating your next travel destination. Here are the top 8 reasons to fall in love with Vietnam. Don’t forget to email to Elephant Travel for […]
Importance of tea in Vietnamese culture
Traveling to Vietnam, you often hear about importance of tea in Vietnamese culture . Che or Tra, is still confused even by Vietnamese people in daily language, and although many foreigners believe all teas in Vietnam are simple green teas, this is not really the case. Tea drinking has been a tradition of the Vietnamese […]
