Everyone gets a dream vacation at InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort A romantic getaway for two. A few leisurely weeks by the beach to truly unwind. A raucous family holiday filled with waterslides and edutainment activities. A luxe retreat where pampering is the order of the day. What may seem like four separate vacation … Read more
Through distribution of eco-friendly products and education, a couple hopes to make Vietnam a little less plastic Last year, Lauren Singer became a viral sensation when she published a video on her YouTube channel Trash is for Tossers about how she was able to fit all of her non-recyclable plastic waste from the past four … Read more
The ubquitous bamboo is forever tied in to Vietnamese culture and identity For centuries, the Vietnamese have seen themselves in the hardy, strong, ramrod straight plant, a fitting symbol for the strength and resilience of the people. The fact that bamboo grows in clusters speaks of the nation’s solidarity. Throughout the ages, the lowly bamboo has found its way into Vietnamese poems, folk tales and idioms. A … Read more
A visit to Suoi Co in Hoa Binh to find out how to make artisanal Dó paper using traditional techniques Dó Paper has been made for centuries in Vietnam. It’s part of the country’s rich heritage of traditional craft, dating back as far the Ly Dynasty in the 13th century. More recently, it was made … Read more
Bamboo bikes that put social change in the frame While known mostly for their premium handcrafted quilts, Saigon-based social enterprise Mekong Plus ventured into unchartered territory in 2010 with a radical new concept: bamboo bikes. Combining local craftsmanship with a Vietnamese commodity, the bamboo bikes are taking hold globally. A seasoned humanitarian worker with experience … Read more
Oi looks at the dying art of papermaking – and a group of Vietnamese who are trying to revive the craft…
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