Yok Đôn National Park is the perfect destination for anyone who loves exploring the wild. It is home to Việt Nam’s only dry deciduous dipterocarp forest ecosystem. It is home to nearly 400 bird species, over 1000 plant species, and is also considered one of the natural homes of elephants in Việt Nam.
Yok Đôn National Park is the perfect destination for anyone who loves exploring the wild. It is home to Việt Nam’s only dry deciduous dipterocarp forest ecosystem. It is home to nearly 400 bird species, over 1000 plant species, and is also considered one of the natural homes of elephants in Việt Nam.
Some aromas are synonymous with a place. For Việt Nam's northern highlands, that aroma is wood smoke. Behind every fragrant wisp lies a story shaped by the forest, sustained by tradition, and reimagined through culinary creativity. From the warmth of mountain kitchens to contemporary city restaurants, every smoky flavour carries a journey of its own - one that reaches far beyond the plate.
Saitama is Japan's fifth most populous prefecture, located just north of Tokyo. It is home to key industries such as automobile manufacturing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Although the Vietnamese community here is relatively new, it has grown rapidly over the past decade. Today, more than 40,000 Vietnamese people live, study, and work in Saitama.
Lùng Tám is home to several ethnic communities, each adding its own colour to local culture. Yet the Mông people remain at its heart, shaping the identity of this highland region. Here, flax is more than fabric. It weaves together memories, livelihoods, the dignity of Mông women, and a community's hope for the future through its own cultural heritage.
In this episode of Eyes on V, let's talk about love, from decoding love to actual loving. Love detected in the atmosphere. What are love's languages? Is love what makes us commit to and take responsibility for one another?
If you've been to Việt Nam, chances are you've tried Bánh Mì. So you already know what it is… or do you? Because trying one Bánh Mì doesn't mean you know it all. There's much more to discover in this episode of Vietnam Explained.