VIETNAM CULTURE BY THE GLASS

Over the last few years Vietnam has exploded as a serious foodie destination. From savory noodle broths to French infused pastries, the national cuisine seems to have it all. But for all good food there must be drink. And for the thirsty traveler, open to a few strange pit stops and the occasional tingling lips, a journey into Vietnam’s heart through its high-octane elixirs will not disappoint. It is this promise that recently drew my wife and me on a two week journey from the nation’s southern canals to its frigid northern mountains.

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