Archive for 'Vocabulary'
The Cat Says Meow! Posted by Kandle Dart on Jul 12, 2021
Meow! This post is dedicated to the word “cat”. It’s all about “cat” in the Vietnamese culture, language, belief, and its metaphoric use. Whether you are a cat lover or not, you may find that cats play a significant role in our human history, dating back thousands of years. In Vietnamese culture, the cat is one…
Summertime Posted by Kandle Dart on Jul 5, 2021
Father’s Day is usually marked as the start of Summer in the United States. However, the celebration of July 4th, Independence Day, is the real kick off for all summer activities. The end of summertime is usually marked by the celebration of Labor Day in early September. Officially, the summer of 2021 started on June…
More to see in the Central of Vietnam Posted by Kandle Dart on Jun 28, 2021
In the previous blog post, I took you briefly to visit Hue and Hoi An, the two well known locations for tourists worth exploring. Continuing on the tour of central Vietnam, don’t miss the chance to see two more UNESCO Di sản thế giới (Word Heritage) sites: Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn (My Son Sanctuary) and…
Touring the Central of Vietnam Posted by Kandle Dart on Jun 22, 2021
The central region of Vietnam has so much to offer, if you are into history, culture, and sightseeing. While the North has Hanoi, the capital of many dynasties in the past, and four UNESCO Di sản thế giới (Word Heritage) sites, the Central has plenty of its own glorious tourist attractions. The Central region also…
Father’s Day & Words for “Father” in Vietnamese Posted by Kandle Dart on Jun 14, 2021
Last month, we celebrated Mother’s Day in America on May 9th. This month, it’s the fathers turn to be celebrated, and their “glorious” day this year is on Sunday, June 20th. Along with the word “mother”, “father” also is one of the words that any child would say when he/she starts learning how to speak…
Touring the North: World Heritage Sites Posted by Kandle Dart on Jun 7, 2021
In the previous blog, I mentioned places to see in Hanoi. Continuing on a tour of the north, one should see all the UNESCO world heritage sites. What’s better? One site is already right in Hanoi. Others are just within a 150km radius from Hanoi, between 2–4 hours by car. Technically, you could make a…
Touring the North: Hanoi Posted by Kandle Dart on May 31, 2021
Thinking of traveling to Vietnam and wondering when would be the best time to travel? Don’t worry too much. The weather there is moderate and you can enjoy a visit any time of year, especially along the coastal areas. In general, the best time to travel is between November and April, after the monsoon season…