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The Vietnamese Spring Roll: A Fresh Take on Flavor

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Vietnam is heaven for healthy food! Imagine a fresh vegetable wrapped in thin paper rice, fresh and not cooked! Vibrant, and utterly satisfying might be the right word to describe Vietnamese Springroll. Say hello to the Vietnamese Spring Roll -- Bali may have its Babi Guling , but for a lighter, equally iconic taste of Southeast Asia, this is your next culinary adventure. Forget what you think you know about 'spring rolls.' Unlike their fried cousins, the Vietnamese Spring Roll (Gỏi Cuốn) offers a refreshing symphony of textures and tastes, proving that sometimes, the most delicious things come wrapped in simplicity. These translucent parcels are a vibrant testament to the balance of flavors and fresh ingredients. Each roll is a meticulously crafted bite, beginning with delicate, chewy rice paper, which beautifully encases a medley of crisp lettuce, aromatic fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, tender vermicelli noodles, and your choice of succulent protein often perfectly coo...

Experiencing Water Puppetry in Hanoi : Where Legends Float

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Where to go in Hanoi, Vietnam ? If you’re into art and musical theater, then this place is for you!  The Water Puppet Show Múa rối nước Fee : 50.000 - 300.000VND (1.5 - 8 USD) Location : The Long Water Puppet Show, Hanoi Vietnam Sign : In front of Hanoi’s lake Water puppetry is unique in Vietnam due to its distinctive blend of water, folklore, and traditional performance art that you won't find elsewhere. Here are the key elements that make it truly special: Stage on wate r: Unlike conventional puppetry, the stage is a pool of water. Puppets appear to “walk,” “swim,” and even perform stunts on the water’s surface, creating magical illusions. Hidden puppeteers : The artists stand waist-deep behind a screen, maneuvering puppets with long bamboo poles and string mechanisms beneath the water completely hidden from the audience. Cultural storytelling: Performances are deeply rooted in Vietnamese rural life, folklore, and legends, such as the story of the dragon king, rice planting, and...

My Khe Beach Da Nang - Bãi biển Mỹ Khê

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Where to go when you’re in Da Nang, Vietnam ? If you want a calm beach near to the city, then My Khe Beach is the answer! Fee : Free Location : Bãi biển Mỹ Khê - Da Nang 550000, Vietnam Sign : No specific sign, but the beach located alongside the road My Khe Beach - Bãi biển Mỹ Khê, with a view of tall building alongside the coastal, this beach were located next to the city kinda cool, right? And if you're into surfing, the waves can actually be pretty good, depending on the season. When its not surfing season, the waves are pretty calm, but don’t underestimate their wave, this “look calm” water were actually have a pretty strong grip and force, other than that this waves sometimes have a rip current during the storm season. What to Expect A clean sand and sunbathing is very recommended here, there’s some stall that offer you a bed or a beach chair to do sunbathing, but you can also bring your own property to do sunbathing, Also, there are tons of cozy little cafés and seafood join...