by Tonkin Travel | Feb 13, 2026 | Vietnam Culture & Cuisine, Vietnam Travel Tips
If you try to leave Hanoi or Saigon today, good luck. The “Great Migration” has begun. Millions of people are packing their bags to return to their rural hometowns. Here is why this journey matters more than anything.
by Tonkin Travel | Feb 13, 2026 | Vietnam Culture & Cuisine
You will see them everywhere this week: small, bright red envelopes hanging on trees and stacked in shops. But this isn’t just fancy gift wrapping. Discover the ancient meaning behind “Li Xi” for the Year of the Horse.
by Tonkin Travel | Dec 24, 2025 | Vietnam, Vietnam Culture & Cuisine
Ever wonder why people burn fake money on the streets of Vietnam? It’s not trash—it’s a “wire transfer” to the afterlife. Learn the fascinating story behind Votive Paper (Vàng Mã) and why you might see a paper iPhone going up in flames.
