Matador's Ultimate Guide to Vietnam

Experience this bustling and vibrant country ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to Vietnam]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Vietnam Hi all, Driving a scooter through Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi – or simply crossing the street amid the nearly impenetrable mass of mopeds – is one of life’s most thrilling experiences. End your ride with a bowl of pho and a lukewarm glass of bia hoi, enjoy streetside while perched atop a low-rise plastic stool, and you’ve reached the traveler’s nirvana. Vietnam is bustling and vibrant while at the same time being perhaps the best place on Earth to relax over a meal prepared entirely with fresh ingredients. Its [architecture is jaw-dropping]( and its odd attractions include a snake bridge and a [Hello Kitty theme park](. Traveling here is an adventure you won’t find anywhere else, and for every moment of chaos, there’s another of pure wonder. This week, Matador explores Vietnam. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE VIETNAM](  GET INSPIRED [Cau Vang Bridge in Da Nang]( Here’s Why Da Nang Needs To Be on Your Travel Bucket List From badass bridges pulled straight from Middle Earth to killer street food simmering before you, the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang is among the country’s fastest-growing hotspots for backpackers and tourists. [READ NOW]( [Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam]( Follow in Anthony Bourdain’s Footsteps With This Food Tour of Vietnam The late Chef, TV host, and explorer Anthony Bourdain said that Vietnam changed his life, and this Bourdain-inspired food tour might change yours. Called “A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain: Taste of Vietnam,” the tour will take guests through all the sights and foods featured in Bourdain’s visit. [READ NOW]( [pho]( Beyond the Basics: How To Order Pho Like a Pro Phở is to Vietnamese cuisine what curries are to Indian cuisine: an endlessly customizable and beloved staple. [READ NOW](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Halong Bay, Vietnam]( 6 Ways To Explore Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, the Way Most Tourists Don’t After years of living and working in these parts, I’m about to reveal a trade secret (or six) that the merchants in the city don’t want you to know. Here’s how to explore Ha Long Bay the way others don’t. [READ NOW]( [Young woman standing near her motorbike ]( The Best Way To Motorcycle Across Ho Chi Minh Road in Vietnam If you’ve ever wanted a closer look, a more intimate experience, a chance to just be in that lush scenery — and maybe look super cool while you’re there — consider heading inland and doing a motorbike trip on Ho Chi Minh Road. Here’s what you need to know. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [Pho]( 23 Vietnamese Foods the Whole World Should Know and Love From bún chả to bánh rán, here are 23 Vietnamese dishes you need to know about, from simple street food to elaborate dishes prepared during traditional occasions. [READ NOW]( [Hanoi Beer]( How To Enjoy the World’s Cheapest Beer in Hanoi Each morning, just after dawn, motorbikes zip around Hanoi delivering stainless-steel kegs filled with hours-old bia hoi to all the bars in the city. [READ NOW]( [vegetarian pho]( 7 Vegetarian Vietnamese Dishes That Are Fresh, Savory, and Spicy You shouldn’t sleep on Vietnam’s traditional meat-free meals. Two things to guarantee your meal is vegetarian: Make sure you know how to say “I am vegetarian” in Vietnamese (tôi là người ăn chay), and look for the word cháy, which means vegetarian, on the menu. [READ NOW]( [Whipped Egg Coffee]( Why Whipped Vietnamese Egg Coffee Is the Next Dalgona Coffee In Vietnam, egg coffee is called cà phê trứng. To make it, you whisk together a raw egg yolk with condensed milk until the egg is light and airy, then pour it over a cup of dark-brewed Vietnamese coffee. [READ NOW](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [ha long cruiser]( 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Ha Long Bay While it is a popular destination, here are some tips to consider before visiting the area to make your visit fit your travel plans and expectations. [READ NOW]( [Ho Chi Minh]( Where To Go To Escape the Noise in Ho Chi Minh City There are a number of places where you’ll find serenity in this bustling city. These are the best ways to escape the noise of Ho Chi Minh City. [READ NOW]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Â