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Cu Lao Cham: Snorkeling, Ancient Wells, and Stone Crabs
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Cu Lao Cham: Snorkeling, Ancient Wells, and Stone Crabs

A biosphere reserve off the coast of Hoi An. Snorkel the protected coral reefs, drink from a 1,000-year-old Cham well, and eat the uniquely sweet mountain stone crab.

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The Magic of 'Nhau': Vietnam's Rowdy, Beer-Soaked Bonding Culture
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The Magic of 'Nhau': Vietnam's Rowdy, Beer-Soaked Bonding Culture

It is not just drinking; it is 'Nhau'. Discover the clinking glasses of 'Mot, Hai, Ba, Dzo!', the bizarre bar snacks, and why business in Vietnam happens at the beer street.

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Dong Thap Wetlands: Sa Dec Flowers and Grilled Field Rat
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Dong Thap Wetlands: Sa Dec Flowers and Grilled Field Rat

Wander through the massive floating flower villages of Sa Dec. If you are brave, end the day in a local pub eating the Delta's juiciest delicacy: free-range field rat.

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Hoi An by Night: Lanterns, An Bang Beach, and Cao Lau
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Hoi An by Night: Lanterns, An Bang Beach, and Cao Lau

Avoid the midday heat. Hit An Bang beach in the afternoon, wander the lantern-lit ancient streets at dusk, and hunt down the best bowl of ash-water Cao Lau.

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Dien Bien Phu History: The A1 Hill and Colored Sticky Rice
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Dien Bien Phu History: The A1 Hill and Colored Sticky Rice

Explore the remote valley where the French Empire was defeated. Walk through trenches, climb A1 Hill, and eat the vibrant, naturally dyed five-color sticky rice of the Thai people.

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Ta Xua Cloud Hunting: The Dinosaur Spine and Black Chicken
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Ta Xua Cloud Hunting: The Dinosaur Spine and Black Chicken

Drive up terrifyingly steep roads to reach the 'Dinosaur Spine' mountain ridge. Stand above an ocean of clouds and warm up with a medicinal black chicken hotpot.

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Hang Mua Peak: The 500-Step Dragon Mountain Climb
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Hang Mua Peak: The 500-Step Dragon Mountain Climb

Conquer the steep, zigzagging stone steps to reach a majestic stone dragon overlooking the Tam Coc river. The best sunset viewpoint in northern Vietnam.

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Saigon Nightlife: Bui Vien, Speakeasies, and Snail Streets
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Saigon Nightlife: Bui Vien, Speakeasies, and Snail Streets

From the neon-lit chaos and fire-breathers of Bui Vien walking street to sipping craft cocktails behind fake bookshelves, and ending the night eating sea snails in D4.

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Yang Bay Waterfall: Hot Springs and Raglai Culture in Nha Trang
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Yang Bay Waterfall: Hot Springs and Raglai Culture in Nha Trang

Swap the beach for the mountains. Hike to a massive jungle waterfall, soak in natural mineral hot springs, and eat bamboo-tube rice with the local indigenous Raglai people.

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Ha Tien Frontier: Pirate History, Mac Cuu Tomb, and Herring Salad
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Ha Tien Frontier: Pirate History, Mac Cuu Tomb, and Herring Salad

A coastal town bordering Cambodia with a wild history of Chinese pirates. Explore the Mac Cuu family tombs and eat raw silver herring salad wrapped in rice paper.

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Ha Tinh Coastal Charm: Ke Go Lake and Cu Do Candy
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Ha Tinh Coastal Charm: Ke Go Lake and Cu Do Candy

Drive through the lush forests surrounding Ke Go lake, relax on Thien Cam beach, and break your jaw on the famously hard, sweet peanut-molasses 'Cu Do' candy.

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